Article2 min read Aug 28, 2025Contribute to the Future of Industry StandardsJoin an SSIG Today - Standards Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) are where collaboration meets technical impact
Article1 min read Jul 31, 2025Swing into Action: Register Now for Chicago TAPPI’s Annual Golf OutingNetwork with clients, colleagues, and friends at the Willow Crest Golf Club in Oak Brook, IL
Article1 min read Jul 24, 2025Professional Growth Doesn’t Have to Cost a Fortune—Just $195Join TAPPI and Gain Access to Over $3,000 Worth of Resources, Connections, and Opportunities
Article1 min read Jul 17, 2025Fore! Registration Open for TAPPI Lakes States Golf OutingJoin your colleagues for networking and fun at the Royal St. Patrick’s Golf Course in Wrightstown, WI.
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.
Article1 min read Mar 26, 2025STAR - March 2025 - SSIG Members NeededTAPPI's Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) for critical testing methods urgently need experienced professionals to prevent method withdrawal. Five key standards covering silver tarnishing, creasing protocols, accelerated aging procedures, and light source evaluation require member expertise to maintain industry benchmarks. Participation offers mid-career professionals valuable opportunities to influence technical standards, demonstrate leadership capabilities, and build specialized knowledge in quality assurance methodologies. These free membership roles provide direct access to standards development processes, positioning members as technical authorities while contributing to essential industry protocols that impact manufacturing operations across paper and packaging sectors.
Article1 min read Jan 29, 2025STAR - January 2025 - Members for Working Groups of TIPs NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Technical Information Papers (TIPs) working groups, offering valuable leadership development opportunities for mid-career plant managers, R&D leads, and operations professionals. Multiple TIP working groups need chairs and members across critical areas including boiler tube inspection, press fabric characterization, dryer condensing rates, and stock preparation pilot plants. Participating in these technical committees provides advanced industry insights, standards development experience, and networking opportunities that demonstrate ROI to employers while building specialized expertise. Join by contacting tip@tappi.org to advance your career through technical leadership roles.
Article3 min read Aug 15, 2024Election for TAPPI Corrugated Packaging Council Open Through This Friday, August 16, 2024Corrugated packaging industry professionals are invited to cast a ballot for the Council’s Member-at-Large.
Article1 min read Jul 3, 2024Deadline Extended for TAPPI/AICC Box Manufacturing OlympicsEntries are due July 12, 2024 for the industry-wide competition at SuperCorrExpo®
