Article1 min read Oct 29, 2025STAR - October 2025 - Members for Working Groups of TIPs NeededTAPPI seeks experienced industry professionals to lead and participate in Technical Information Paper working groups, offering senior executives and retirees meaningful volunteer opportunities to shape industry standards. Critical leadership positions are available for TIPs covering steam shower applications, forming section monitoring, and stock preparation pilot plants, while member positions are open for ultrasonic testing, press fabrics characterization, and Industry 4.0 lexicon development. These volunteer roles provide seasoned professionals the chance to mentor emerging talent, maintain professional relevance, and contribute lasting technical expertise to the pulp and paper industry through standards development and knowledge transfer initiatives.
Article1 min read Jul 30, 2025STAR - July 2025 - Members for Working Groups of TIPs NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Technical Information Paper (TIP) working groups for critical paper manufacturing processes. Open leadership roles include Working Group Chair positions for press fabric characterization, nip impression techniques, paper machine performance guidelines, steam shower applications, and boiler water quality monitoring. These volunteer opportunities offer mid-career professionals the chance to contribute specialized expertise, build industry recognition, and advance technical standards while networking with peers across different companies. Working groups require minimum three TAPPI members from separate organizations, providing valuable cross-industry collaboration and professional development opportunities for operations managers, R&D leads, and technical specialists.
Article1 min read May 28, 2025STAR - May 2025 - Members for Working Groups of TIPs NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Technical Information Paper (TIP) working groups across critical paper manufacturing areas including press fabrics, nip impressions, paper machine performance guidelines, steam shower applications, and Industry 4.0 technologies. These leadership opportunities allow mid-career plant managers, R&D leads, and operations professionals to demonstrate technical expertise, build industry networks, and contribute to industry standards development. Working group chairs and members from different companies collaborate to review and update essential technical guidance that drives operational excellence and innovation across the pulp and paper industry.
Article1 min read Apr 30, 2025STAR - April 2025 - Members for Working Groups of TIPs NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Technical Information Paper working groups focused on critical paper machine operations and boiler systems. Multiple chair positions are available for TIPs covering press fabric characterization, paper machine performance guidelines, doctor blade recommendations, boiler water quality monitoring, and stock preparation pilot plants. This leadership opportunity allows mid-career operations managers and R&D professionals to contribute technical expertise, build industry recognition, and advance standardization efforts while networking with peers across different companies. Working group participation demonstrates technical leadership to employers and provides valuable benchmarking insights for operational improvements.
