Article3 min read Nov 26, 2025STAR - November 2025 - New or Revised Standards, TIPs, and Useful MethodsTAPPI announces the reaffirmation of 18 critical testing standards for paper, pulp, and packaging materials, plus approval of 16 standards as American National Standards through ANSI. These updated technical standards cover essential quality control methods including color measurement, moisture testing, density analysis, tear resistance, and surface properties. Mid-career professionals can leverage these benchmarking tools to standardize operations, improve product quality, and demonstrate measurable ROI to leadership. The Standards and Specification Interest Group (SSIG) continues advancing industry best practices through volunteer expertise and collaborative technical development.
Article4 min read Nov 26, 2025STAR - November 2025 - Standards Coming Up For ReviewTAPPI announces the 2025 Standards review schedule for pulp, paper, and packaging testing methods, providing experienced professionals opportunity to influence industry standards development. Senior members can join Standard-Specific Interest Groups to review drafts, submit expert comments, and cast official votes on critical testing procedures spanning fiber glass mats, corrugated board construction, moisture analysis, and coating technologies. The review process begins January 2026 with key standards including defect estimation, bending resistance testing, and pollutant aging methods. Legacy professionals seeking to maintain technical influence and contribute specialized knowledge can request SSIG voting membership through standards@tappi.org before target ballot dates to ensure continued impact on industry best practices.
Article3 min read Apr 30, 2025STAR - April 2025 - Standards Coming Up For ReviewTAPPI announces the 2025 standards review schedule for critical testing methods across pulp, paper, and packaging industries. Mid-career professionals can influence industry standards by joining Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) for official voting rights on 39+ standards including surface pH measurement, bending resistance, whiteness testing, and corrugated board construction methods. Review dates span May through October 2025, covering essential quality control and performance testing protocols. Join SSIGs before target ballot dates to receive voting notices and contribute technical expertise to standards development. Contact standards@tappi.org to request voting membership and advance your professional impact in standards committees.
Article3 min read Feb 26, 2025STAR - February 2025 - Standards Coming Up For ReviewTAPPI announces the 2025 review schedule for critical industry standards affecting pulp, paper, and packaging testing methodologies. Mid-career professionals and operations managers can participate in Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) to influence revisions of 46 technical standards, including instrumental color measurement, pulp testing protocols, and containerboard specifications. Two major review periods target May 17-18 and October 14-19, 2025, covering essential quality control methods from dirt count analysis to water vapor transmission testing. Voting membership in SSIGs requires advance registration with standards@tappi.org before ballot dates, providing technical leaders opportunities to shape industry practices and demonstrate ROI through standards committee participation.
Article1 min read Jan 29, 2025STAR - January 2025 - TAPPI Standards in BallotTAPPI has released two critical standards for ballot review: T 845 om-20 covering wet pin adhesion testing for corrugated board quality control (closing February 5th) and T 401 om-20 for fiber analysis procedures in paper manufacturing (closing February 23rd). These updated testing standards provide plant managers and R&D professionals with enhanced methodologies for quality benchmarking and process optimization. Technical leaders can request draft copies from standards@tappi.org and join Standard-Specific Interest Groups to influence industry protocols. Participation offers valuable networking opportunities and demonstrates technical leadership within your organization while contributing to industry-wide best practices.
