Article2 min read Feb 25, 2026SSIG Members NeededThe Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) for the following Standards are in need of additional members. These groups may or may not have ballots currently open.
Article4 min read Nov 26, 2025STAR - November 2025 - Standards Coming Up For ReviewTAPPI announces the 2025 Standards review schedule for pulp, paper, and packaging testing methods, providing experienced professionals opportunity to influence industry standards development. Senior members can join Standard-Specific Interest Groups to review drafts, submit expert comments, and cast official votes on critical testing procedures spanning fiber glass mats, corrugated board construction, moisture analysis, and coating technologies. The review process begins January 2026 with key standards including defect estimation, bending resistance testing, and pollutant aging methods. Legacy professionals seeking to maintain technical influence and contribute specialized knowledge can request SSIG voting membership through standards@tappi.org before target ballot dates to ensure continued impact on industry best practices.
Article1 min read Sep 24, 2025STAR - September 2025 - Members for Working Groups of Useful Methods NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and join Useful Methods working groups for critical industry standards development. Leadership opportunities include chairing working groups for fiber determination, wood chip bulk density, repulpability testing, and laboratory pulp processing methods. Member positions are available across coating analysis, polystyrene detection, and grease-repellant paper testing standards. These technical committee roles provide direct industry impact, professional recognition, and networking opportunities with peers from different companies. Minimum three TAPPI members from separate organizations required per working group. Contact Standards@tappi.org to volunteer for these influential technical leadership positions.
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 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.
Article3 min read Jan 29, 2025STAR - January 2025 - Standards Coming Up For ReviewTAPPI announces the 2025 standards review schedule for critical pulp and paper testing methods. Mid-career professionals can join Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) to vote on revisions affecting quality control, laboratory procedures, and manufacturing specifications. Key standards under review include instrumental color differences, pulp testing protocols, paper strength measurements, and corrugated board construction methods. Review dates are May 17, May 18, October 14, and October 19, 2025. Operations managers and R&D leads should request voting membership at standards@tappi.org before target ballot dates to influence industry testing standards that impact daily operations and quality assurance programs.
