Article2 min read Aug 27, 2025STAR - August 2025 - Standards Coming Up For ReviewTAPPI announces 2025 standards review schedule for 26 critical testing methods covering pulp evaluation, paper properties, and quality control procedures. Mid-career professionals can join Standard-Specific Interest Groups to influence industry standards development, demonstrate technical leadership, and build expertise in specialized testing protocols. The October 14, 2025 target date provides operations managers and R&D leads opportunity to participate in official voting processes that shape quality benchmarks across manufacturing facilities. Contact standards@tappi.org before ballot dates to secure voting membership and contribute to standards that directly impact your plant operations and product specifications.
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Video01:01:40 Feb 18, 2025How Chemistry to Contain Dust on Tissue Paper Machines Affects Handfeel WebinarThis TAPPI webinar explores proven chemical solutions for reducing tissue dust while maintaining softness, featuring advanced measurement techniques and real-world case studies. Mid-career professionals learn how dry strength resins combined with reduced fiber refining can cut dust by up to 84% while preserving product quality. The session covers practical applications of solution polyacrylamides and glyoxalated polyacrylamide resins, plus innovative dust analysis methods using Kemira's CanView technology and M-tec's Tissue Softness Analyzer (TSA). Industry experts present benchmarking data showing how proper chemical selection enables higher hardwood content, improved machine efficiency, and enhanced worker safety, delivering measurable ROI through reduced downtime and optimized production parameters.
Article1 min read Oct 8, 2024Boost Your Tissue Expertise with TAPPI Academy's eLearning CoursesExplore courses focused on tissue properties and processes, tissue converting, tissue packaging, tissue operations and runnability, and the Yankee dryer.
