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 Nov 27, 2024STAR - November 2024 - TAPPI TIPs under reviewTAPPI announces new Technical Information Paper TIP 0402-13 focusing on guidelines for electric resistance welded and seamless boiler tube specification and inspection for critical service applications. This corrosion and materials engineering standard, opened November 2024, seeks experienced industry professionals to join the Working Group review process. Senior executives and technical experts can contribute their decades of expertise to establish industry standards that will guide future engineering practices. The Working Group Chair position remains open, presenting a leadership opportunity for seasoned professionals to mentor the next generation while maintaining their professional influence in materials engineering standards development.
