Article1 min read Oct 29, 2025STAR - October 2025 - Standards Coming Up For ReviewTAPPI announces 13 critical paper and paperboard testing standards scheduled for comprehensive review in October 2025, including water vapor transmission, surface strength, air resistance, and internal bond strength methods. Senior industry professionals and standards experts are invited to join Standard-Specific Interest Groups to provide technical expertise, cast official votes, and shape future testing protocols. This represents a valuable opportunity for experienced practitioners to maintain professional influence, contribute decades of knowledge to standards development, and ensure industry best practices reflect real-world manufacturing requirements. Contact standards@tappi.org to request SSIG voting membership before the October target date.
Article2 min read Nov 27, 2024STAR - November 2024 - New or Revised Standards, TIPs, and Useful MethodsTAPPI has published 13 updated technical standards and one revised Technical Information Paper, with 11 standards receiving American National Standards approval from ANSI. These standards cover critical testing methods for paper, paperboard, corrugated materials, and fiber glass mats, including moisture sensitivity testing, compression analysis, and quality grading procedures. Plant managers and R&D professionals can leverage these benchmarking tools to ensure compliance, optimize operations, and demonstrate measurable ROI through standardized testing protocols. The updates provide essential technical guidance for manufacturing excellence and quality control across pulp, paper, and packaging operations.
Article1 min read Nov 27, 2024STAR - November 2024 - TAPPI Standards in BallotTAPPI Standards balloting opens for four critical industry specifications, including specular gloss measurement, color determination, residual ink concentration analysis, and tissue product thickness testing. Senior industry professionals and Legacy Leaders can contribute their decades of expertise by reviewing draft standards and participating in Standard-Specific Interest Groups. These balloting opportunities represent meaningful ways for experienced practitioners to maintain professional influence, shape industry standards, and leverage their technical knowledge in advancing paper and pulp manufacturing protocols. Contact standards@tappi.org to request ballot copies or join review committees where your extensive experience directly impacts future industry practices.
