Article1 min read Nov 26, 2025STAR - November 2025 - Searching and Ordering TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful MethodsTAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods are essential technical resources for operations managers and R&D leads seeking industry benchmarking and advanced insights. Individual documents cost $38 for members versus $57 list price, available instantly via PDF delivery with no shipping costs. Company licenses provide continuous web access to updated collections, eliminating outdated references that impact operational decisions. Beyond purchasing, mid-career professionals can join Standard Specific Interest Groups to influence industry standards development, contribute TIPs based on plant experience, and build leadership credentials through standards committee participation, directly supporting career advancement goals.
Article1 min read Jul 30, 2025STAR - July 2025 - TAPPI TIPs under reviewTAPPI announces new Technical Information Paper (TIP) 0502-14 on forming section monitoring for papermakers, opening July 8, 2025. This advanced technical standard review offers mid-career professionals an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise, build industry leadership credentials, and expand professional networks. Working Group participation provides valuable benchmarking insights, enhances technical knowledge in paper manufacturing processes, and demonstrates measurable value to employers through industry standards development. The one-year review timeline allows for meaningful contribution while managing existing responsibilities. Professionals can join the Working Group review process by contacting tip@tappi.org, positioning themselves as subject matter experts in papermaking technology.
Article2 min read Jun 25, 2025STAR - June 2025 - New or Revised Standards, TIPs, and Useful MethodsTAPPI announces significant updates to industry-standard test methods, with ten Standards reaffirmed or revised, including critical measurements for fiber length, compression wood identification, and bursting strength of linerboard. Six TAPPI Standards received American National Standards approval, reinforcing their authority in paper and pulp testing protocols. Additionally, two Technical Information Papers and two Useful Methods were published, addressing high velocity dryer evaluation and shive content analysis. Industry veterans Don Guay, Ben Frank, Chris Czyryca, Mark Harrison, Lu Athnos, Ramakrishna Trovagunta, and Roland Trepanier led working groups as volunteer chairs, demonstrating continued professional leadership and knowledge transfer in advancing industry standards and best practices.
Article1 min read Feb 26, 2025STAR - February 2025 - Searching and Ordering TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful MethodsTAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods are available individually for $35 (member price) or through company licenses for continuous web access. Electronic delivery via PDF eliminates shipping costs, while the discontinued CD format has been replaced by always-current online licensing options. Mid-career professionals can leverage these technical resources for benchmarking operations, supporting ROI justification to leadership, and accessing advanced industry knowledge. Company licenses provide team-wide access to updated standards, enabling better project management and technical decision-making. Contact TAPPI Press for enterprise quotes or order individual documents online at tappi.org for immediate technical reference needs.
