Article1 min read Mar 26, 2025STAR - March 2025 - Did You KnowMid-career professionals seeking leadership roles in technical standards development must join Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) to participate in TAPPI Standards balloting processes. While draft standards are available for public review, voting rights require SSIG membership for each specific standard of interest. This engagement opportunity allows plant managers, R&D leads, and sales engineers to influence industry standards, demonstrate technical expertise to employers, and build professional credibility. Access all available SSIGs by subject category through the official SSIG Join Page, where professionals can select relevant standards aligned with their specialization areas and career advancement goals.
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.
