Article1 min read Aug 27, 2025STAR - August 2025 - SSIG Members NeededTAPPI Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) urgently need experienced members to prevent critical testing standards from withdrawal. These volunteer committees oversee essential fiber glass, paper brightness, opacity, aging, and chemical analysis methods that define industry quality benchmarks. Senior professionals can leverage decades of expertise to shape standards that impact global pulp and paper operations. Participation offers meaningful ways to maintain professional influence, mentor emerging standards development, and preserve technical legacy through knowledge transfer. Free membership provides direct access to standards balloting, technical review processes, and cross-industry collaboration opportunities.
