Article1 min read Feb 25, 2026Did You KnowClick below to find out how to participate in the balloting process for TAPPI Standards.
Article1 min read Dec 9, 2025Next-generation Valmet IQ Web Monitoring SystemValmet's renewed IQ Web Monitoring System transforms quality control and operational efficiency for pulp, paper, tissue, and converting operations. The system features industry-leading 4K image quality, compact camera design, and seamless integration with Valmet DNA automation platforms. Operations managers gain real-time defect detection, precise root cause analysis, and advanced analytics that reduce web breaks and unplanned downtime. The upgraded user interface enables faster decision-making while maintaining compatibility with previous generations, ensuring smooth implementation and long-term ROI for production facilities seeking enhanced process visibility and reliability.
Article1 min read Nov 26, 2025STAR - November 2025 - SSIG Members NeededTAPPI's Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) urgently need experienced members to join 25 critical pulp and paper testing standards committees. These volunteer technical committees require seasoned professionals to review and maintain industry standards for methods ranging from pulp viscosity testing to paper surface pH measurement. Participation is free and offers senior executives and retirees an opportunity to leverage decades of expertise while maintaining professional relevance. Without adequate membership, these essential testing methods face potential withdrawal, jeopardizing industry quality standards. Join these technical advisory roles to preserve your professional legacy while ensuring the next generation benefits from proven testing methodologies.
Article1 min read Oct 29, 2025STAR - October 2025 - Acronyms You May Need to KnowNavigate TAPPI Standards development efficiently with this essential acronym reference guide for pulp and paper professionals. Master key terminology including TIP (Technical Information Paper), Working Groups (WG), Standards Advisory Review Groups (SARG), and official test methods (om, pm, sp). Understanding these standardized abbreviations accelerates your participation in standards committees, enhances technical communication with industry peers, and strengthens your credibility in quality management discussions. This comprehensive glossary covers organizational structures, document types, and procedural terms critical for operations managers and R&D leaders engaging with TAPPI's standards development process and technical documentation.
Article1 min read Oct 29, 2025STAR - October 2025 - U.S. TAG to ISO TC 6Senior pulp and paper industry professionals seeking to maintain their influence in international standards development can contribute their expertise to the U.S. Technical Advisory Group for ISO TC 6. This prestigious opportunity allows experienced executives and industry veterans to shape global paper, board, and pulp standards while staying professionally engaged post-retirement. By joining the U.S. TAG to ISO TC 6, seasoned professionals can leverage their decades of knowledge to influence industry practices, mentor emerging standards, and maintain their professional legacy. Contact isotc6@tappi.org to learn how your expertise can impact international pulp and paper standards development.
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Article1 min read Sep 24, 2025STAR - September 2025 - Did You KnowMid-career professionals seeking leadership development can directly influence TAPPI industry standards through Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs). While draft standards are publicly available for review, voting on balloting processes requires SSIG membership for each relevant standard. This participation opportunity allows plant managers, R&D leads, and sales engineers to demonstrate technical expertise, build industry credibility, and contribute to standards development that impacts their operations. Each standard maintains its own SSIG, enabling targeted involvement in areas most relevant to your specialization and career advancement goals.
Article1 min read Sep 24, 2025STAR - September 2025 - Searching and Ordering TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful MethodsTAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods are essential technical resources for pulp and paper professionals seeking advanced insights and industry benchmarking. Individual documents cost $38 for members versus $57 list price, available in electronic PDF or hard copy formats. The discontinued CD collection has been replaced by continuously updated web-based individual or company licenses, providing always-current documentation access. Plant managers and R&D leads can leverage these standards for process optimization, regulatory compliance, and technical leadership development. Company licenses offer cost-effective team access, while participation in Standard Specific Interest Groups enables professional networking and industry influence.
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Article1 min read Aug 27, 2025STAR - August 2025 - Standards Ready for Final Approval at SARGTAPPI's Standards Advisory Review Group prepares 18 critical pulp and paper industry standards for Fall 2025 submission, including 16 eligible for American National Standards designation. These reaffirmed testing methods cover essential quality parameters from color measurement and moisture content to surface properties and dirt analysis. Senior industry professionals can access complete draft standards through TAPPI's SARG portal to provide expert review and influence future industry benchmarks. This standards development process offers experienced executives meaningful opportunities to shape testing protocols that ensure consistent quality across global pulp, paper, and packaging operations, maintaining their professional impact while contributing specialized knowledge to next-generation industry practices.
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Article1 min read Jul 24, 2025Last Chance to Register for TAPPI’s Introduction to Kraft Pulping and Bleaching CourseDon’t miss your opportunity to strengthen your skills, expand your technical knowledge, and learn directly from two of the pulp and paper industry’s leading experts.
Article1 min read Jul 3, 2025IBS Paper Performance Group Starts-up Starch Cooker at Smurfit Westrock Morava MillPGA Anlagenbau, a member of the IBS Paper Performance Group, has successfully started up a starchPERFORMER at Smurfit Westrock's Morava Paper in the Czech Republic.
Article1 min read Jul 1, 2025Data-efficient determination of machine-specific process windows in thermoforming using the example of PCR materials, TAPPI Journal July 2025Application: The presented method offers a quantitative, practical comparison of material conditions for different materials durin
Article1 min read Jun 19, 2025Saica Paper UK Extends Service Agreement with Voith to Ensure Reliable Achievement of Production Targets and Safety in Stock PreparationSaica Paper UK continues the collaboration with Voith and extends the ongoing service contract for mechanical maintenance in the stock preparation running since 2019. The agreement focusses on effective maintenance planning, efficient use of resources, on-time repairs and trouble-shooting solutions.
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Article1 min read Jun 5, 2025Valmet to Deliver a Furnace Upgrade to Shotton Mill Limited in the UKValmet is to deliver a furnace upgrade, along with a long-term service agreement, to Eren Holding’s Shotton Mill in the UK. The furnace upgrade will be delivered by the end of 2025.
Article1 min read May 28, 2025STAR - May 2025 - SSIG Members NeededTAPPI's Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) for three critical testing methods need experienced professionals to prevent potential withdrawal. The standards cover accelerated pollutant aging of printing papers, titanium dioxide determination, and light source evaluation for fluorescent whitening agents. Mid-career professionals can join these free technical committees to influence industry standards, demonstrate technical leadership, and build expertise in specialized testing methods. Participation offers networking opportunities with industry experts and enhances professional credibility through standards development work. Contact standards@tappi.org to join and help maintain these essential paper testing protocols that impact quality control processes across the industry.
Article2 min read May 28, 2025STAR - May 2025 - Standards Coming Up For ReviewTAPPI announces 2025 standards review schedule for key pulp, paper, and packaging test methods spanning quality control, strength testing, and material characterization. Mid-career professionals can join Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) to vote on critical industry standards including CIE whiteness measurement, short span compressive strength, lignin analysis, and corrugated board construction methods. Review periods begin May 17 and October 14, 2025, offering technical leaders opportunities to influence testing protocols that directly impact quality benchmarking and operational standards. Contact standards@tappi.org before target ballot dates to secure voting membership and shape industry testing practices.
Article1 min read May 22, 2025Valmet to Supply IQ Web Inspection System to Papirnica Vevce in SloveniaValmet has received an order from Papirnica Vevce in Ljubljana, Slovenia, to supply a Valmet IQ Web Inspection System (WIS) to inspect paper web quality.
Article1 min read Apr 30, 2025STAR - April 2025 - Announcement of SARG MeetingThe TAPPI Standards Advisory Review Group (SARG) invites seasoned industry professionals to participate in the final review process for technical standards on May 29th, 2025. This virtual meeting offers experienced members an opportunity to contribute their expertise to standards approval while maintaining their professional influence in the industry. Open to all qualified participants, the session provides a platform for appeals discussion and standards evaluation. Senior executives and industry veterans can leverage their decades of experience to shape industry standards, ensuring their continued relevance in professional knowledge sharing and maintaining their advisory role in TAPPI's standards development process.
