Article1 min read Apr 30, 2025STAR - April 2025 - Did You KnowTo participate in TAPPI Standards balloting and influence industry standards development, mid-career professionals must join Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs). While draft standards are publicly available for review, voting rights require SSIG membership for each specific standard of interest. This structured approach enables operations managers, R&D leads, and technical professionals to directly impact industry benchmarks and demonstrate measurable ROI to employers. Each standard maintains its own dedicated SSIG, ensuring focused expertise and targeted engagement. Access all available SSIGs organized by subject category through the official SSIG Join Page to advance your technical leadership and contribute to standards that shape your industry's future.
Article1 min read Mar 26, 2025STAR - March 2025 - SSIG Members NeededTAPPI's Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) for critical testing methods urgently need experienced professionals to prevent method withdrawal. Five key standards covering silver tarnishing, creasing protocols, accelerated aging procedures, and light source evaluation require member expertise to maintain industry benchmarks. Participation offers mid-career professionals valuable opportunities to influence technical standards, demonstrate leadership capabilities, and build specialized knowledge in quality assurance methodologies. These free membership roles provide direct access to standards development processes, positioning members as technical authorities while contributing to essential industry protocols that impact manufacturing operations across paper and packaging sectors.
