Article1 min read Nov 26, 2025STAR - November 2025 - Members for Working Groups of Useful Methods NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Useful Methods working groups for critical industry standards development. Multiple Working Group Chair positions are available for fiber analysis, wood chip testing, pulp processing methods, and specialty paper testing. Technical leaders can contribute expertise while building industry recognition through standards committee participation. Working groups require minimum three TAPPI members from different companies, offering networking opportunities and professional development. This volunteer leadership role provides direct impact on industry practices, enhances technical credibility, and supports career advancement goals for mid-career professionals seeking specialized expertise and industry influence.
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 Aug 28, 2025AF&PA Releases July 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly ReportThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the July 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
Article2 min read Jul 30, 2025STAR - July 2025 - Standards Coming Up For ReviewTAPPI announces 2025 standards review schedule for 28 critical testing methods covering pulp evaluation, paper testing, and packaging standards. Mid-career professionals can join Standard-Specific Interest Groups to vote on industry standards that directly impact quality control, R&D protocols, and manufacturing specifications. Target distribution date is October 14, 2025 for most standards, with voting membership available through standards@tappi.org. Participating in standards development demonstrates technical leadership, provides benchmarking insights, and positions professionals as industry experts while contributing to practices that affect global paper and packaging operations.
Article1 min read Jul 10, 2025Metsä Group Expects Negative Operating ResultIn its January–March 2025 interim report published on 29 April 2025, Metsä Group estimated that the company's comparable operating result in April–June 2025 will be weaker than in January–March 2025. The comparable operating result for January–March 2025 was EUR 81 million.
Article2 min read Jun 25, 2025STAR - June 2025 - Standards Coming Up For ReviewTAPPI announces 2025 standards review schedule for 27 critical testing methods covering pulp evaluation, paper quality assessment, and packaging performance. Mid-career professionals can join Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) to vote on industry standards updates, demonstrating technical leadership and staying current with testing protocols. Key standards include laboratory beating methods, opacity testing, water vapor transmission rates, and corrugated board construction specifications. Participation in TAPPI standards committees provides valuable networking opportunities, technical expertise development, and industry recognition for operations managers and R&D professionals seeking advanced specialization.
Article1 min read May 28, 2025STAR - May 2025 - Acronyms You May Need to KnowMaster essential TAPPI standards acronyms and terminology with this comprehensive reference guide for pulp and paper professionals. This quick-access resource defines critical acronyms including TIP (Technical Information Paper), Working Groups (WG), Standards Advisory Review Group (SARG), and official methods classifications. Mid-career professionals in plant operations, R&D, and technical roles can leverage this standards glossary to enhance communication, streamline project workflows, and demonstrate technical expertise in committee work. Perfect for professionals involved in quality management, standards development, or cross-functional collaboration requiring precise industry terminology and protocol understanding.
Article1 min read May 17, 2025Colloidal silica and its effects during formation of paper sheets in the presence of nanofibrillated cellulose, cationic starch, and cationic acrylamide copolymer, TAPPI Journal May 2025Application: It is well known that colloidal silica can be used in combination with some cationic polymers to enhance dewatering,
Article1 min read Apr 30, 2025STAR - April 2025 - Standards Ready for Final Approval at SARGTAPPI's Standards Advisory Review Group (SARG) Spring 2025 meeting will review ten critical standards for the pulp and paper industry, including optical measurements terminology, fiber length classification, and bursting strength testing methods. These reaffirmed and revised standards provide essential benchmarking tools for operations managers and R&D professionals seeking technical excellence and regulatory compliance. Seven standards are eligible for American National Standards designation, enhancing their industry credibility. Access final drafts through TAPPI's SARG portal to prepare your teams for implementation and ensure your operations align with the latest industry specifications and best practices.
Article1 min read Mar 23, 2025Effect of xylan on the mechanical performance of softwood kraft pulp 2D papers and 3D foams, TAPPI Journal March 2025Application: The findings here help the paper and pulp industry to understand how xylan content influences the mechanical properti
Article1 min read Feb 22, 2025Reinforcing folding boxboard ply stock with refined pulp and its effect on dewatering potential, TAPPI Journal February 2025Application: This study introduces an improved reinforcement stock strategy that potentially improves dewatering and allows paper
Article1 min read Feb 22, 2025A study of softness standard samples using a tissue softness analyzer and hand-felt panels, TAPPI Journal February 2025Application: Tissue manufacturers can use the methods described in this study to achieve uniform standard samples for project stud
Article1 min read Feb 22, 2025Editorial: TAPPI’s ongoing efforts in standards development for the pulp, paper, and related industries, TAPPI Journal February 2025Author: Monica Shaw ABSTRACT: TAPPI has been involved in developing standards for the pulp and paper indus
Article2 min read Jan 23, 2025New Year, New Resources: "Pigments for Paper and Paperboard" Offers Insights for the Evolving Paper IndustryKick off the new year with a cutting-edge resource that explores pigments, improved recyclability, and their role in the paper industry’s transformation.
Article1 min read Jan 2, 2025Editorial: Fundamental understanding enables new coating opportunities, TAPPI Journal January 2025In the January special Coating Fundamentals issue, the CPSE members of the TAPPI Journal Editorial Board, which include myself, Gregory Welsch, and
Article1 min read Dec 1, 2024Anthraquinone pulping of kudzu (pueraria lobata), TAPPI Journal December 2024Author: Peter W. Hart ABSTRACT: Kudzu was pulped underpulping conditions for kraft, kraft-AQ, soda, and soda-AQ p
Article1 min read Oct 31, 2023Kraft pulp viscosity as a predictor of paper strength: Its uses and abuses, TAPPI Journal October 2023Application: This paper attempts to reconcile the disparaging inferences made with kraft softwoods and hard-woods with regard to i
Article1 min read Sep 28, 2023Extensive function of green synthesized titania nanoparticles: Photodegradation of Congo red, TAPPI Journal September 2023Application: Through this paper, readers can obtain information on the synthesis and characterization of nanotitania whose propert
Article1 min read Jul 1, 2023Understanding alkenyl succinic anhydride (ASA) size reversion due to autooxidation, TAPPI Journal June 2023Application: Understanding the potential causes and rate of ASA size reversion should help mills determine optimum application of
Article1 min read Jul 1, 2023External fibrillation of wood pulp, TAPPI Journal June 2023Application: This paper provides guidelines to maximize the external fibrillation of fibers in low consistency refining.
Article1 min read Jul 1, 2023Editorial: Critical literature reviews in open source journals, TAPPI Journal June 2023Advantages of reviewsAs alluded to before, a literature review involving a prior article search is the foundation upon which
Article1 min read May 1, 2023Editorial: PEERS 2023 Poster Session: a competition for students and young professionals, TAPPI Journal April 2023Author: Monica Shaw ABTRACT: Originating in the field of scientific research and academia, poster sessions
Article1 min read Jan 1, 2023Editorial: New research signals promising future for wet-end options, TAPPI Journal January 2023We are happy to present five papers that were peer-reviewed for TAPPI Journal publication that relate to foam-applied wet-end additives and measure
