Article2 min read Oct 29, 2025STAR - October 2025 - New or Revised Standards, TIPs, and Useful MethodsTAPPI has reaffirmed 18 critical testing standards for paper, pulp, and packaging materials, including methods for color measurement, moisture content analysis, and surface quality evaluation. These updated standards provide plant managers and R&D leads with reliable benchmarking tools for quality control and process optimization. The organization also published revised Technical Information Papers on splicer defects and reaffirmed useful methods for pulp freeness testing. These comprehensive testing protocols enable mid-career professionals to demonstrate measurable ROI through improved product consistency, reduced waste, and enhanced operational efficiency across manufacturing processes.
Article3 min read Feb 26, 2025STAR - February 2025 - Standards Coming Up For ReviewTAPPI announces the 2025 review schedule for critical industry standards affecting pulp, paper, and packaging testing methodologies. Mid-career professionals and operations managers can participate in Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) to influence revisions of 46 technical standards, including instrumental color measurement, pulp testing protocols, and containerboard specifications. Two major review periods target May 17-18 and October 14-19, 2025, covering essential quality control methods from dirt count analysis to water vapor transmission testing. Voting membership in SSIGs requires advance registration with standards@tappi.org before ballot dates, providing technical leaders opportunities to shape industry practices and demonstrate ROI through standards committee participation.
