Article1 min read Aug 27, 2025STAR - August 2025 - SSIG Members NeededTAPPI Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) urgently need experienced members to prevent critical testing standards from withdrawal. These volunteer committees oversee essential fiber glass, paper brightness, opacity, aging, and chemical analysis methods that define industry quality benchmarks. Senior professionals can leverage decades of expertise to shape standards that impact global pulp and paper operations. Participation offers meaningful ways to maintain professional influence, mentor emerging standards development, and preserve technical legacy through knowledge transfer. Free membership provides direct access to standards balloting, technical review processes, and cross-industry collaboration opportunities.
Article1 min read Aug 27, 2025STAR - August 2025 - Announcement of SARG MeetingThe TAPPI Standards Advisory Review Group (SARG) invites experienced industry professionals to participate in the final review of technical standards on October 16th, 2025, from 1:00-2:00 PM EST via virtual meeting. This volunteer opportunity allows seasoned experts to leverage their decades of experience in shaping industry standards and maintaining professional influence post-retirement. SARG members, appointed by the Quality and Standards Management Committee, conduct critical final reviews of standards approved by Standards-Specific Interest Groups. The meeting is open to all qualified participants to discuss appeals and contribute expertise to standards development. Registration for virtual participation requires emailing standards@tappi.org by October 9th, 2025.
Article1 min read Feb 26, 2025STAR - February 2025 - Members for Working Groups of Useful Methods NeededTAPPI seeks experienced industry professionals to chair and join Working Groups for critical Useful Methods (UMs) spanning fiber analysis, pulp processing, and packaging materials testing. These volunteer leadership roles offer senior executives and retirees meaningful opportunities to shape industry standards, mentor emerging professionals, and maintain their technical influence across diverse sectors including bagasse fiber determination, wood chip density analysis, mechanical pulp processing, and corrugated container adhesive testing. With positions available across 15 specialized UMs, volunteers can leverage decades of expertise while contributing to the advancement of pulp, paper, and packaging industry standards that impact global manufacturing practices.
Article1 min read Jan 29, 2025STAR - January 2025 - Did You KnowSenior TAPPI professionals and industry veterans can actively shape pulp and paper standards by joining Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs). While draft standards are publicly available for review, voting privileges require SSIG membership for each relevant standard. This participation opportunity allows experienced professionals to leverage decades of expertise in standards development, maintaining professional influence while contributing to industry advancement. Legacy leaders can access all available SSIGs through subject categories on the dedicated SSIG Join Page, ensuring their valuable knowledge continues to guide technical standards that impact the entire industry.
