Article1 min read Nov 26, 2025STAR - November 2025 - Did You KnowMid-career professionals seeking technical leadership roles can advance their expertise by participating in TAPPI Standards development through Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs). While industry standards drafts are publicly available for review, voting privileges require SSIG membership for each relevant standard. This engagement opportunity allows plant managers, R&D leads, and operations professionals to influence industry benchmarks, demonstrate technical leadership to employers, and build credibility within their specialization areas. Join multiple SSIGs based on your technical focus areas through TAPPI's organized subject categories to maximize your impact on industry standards development.
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.
Article1 min read Feb 26, 2025STAR - February 2025 - Did You KnowSenior TAPPI professionals and Legacy Leaders can significantly influence industry standards by participating in Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs). While draft standards are publicly available for review, voting privileges require SSIG membership for each specific standard of interest. This process enables experienced executives and retirees to maintain their professional influence, contribute specialized expertise, and shape critical industry benchmarks. Each standard maintains its own dedicated SSIG, allowing members to focus on areas matching their deep technical knowledge and career experience. Visit the SSIG Join Page to access subject-specific categories and join relevant groups to continue your standards development leadership.
Article1 min read Jan 29, 2025STAR - January 2025 - SSIG Members NeededTAPPI's Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) urgently need experienced professionals to join committees for seven critical paper testing standards, including reflectance testing, silver tarnishing, and accelerated aging methods. These volunteer leadership opportunities offer mid-career managers and technical leads direct influence on industry standards development while building expertise and professional networks. Participation is free and provides valuable benchmarking insights, technical specialization, and potential conference speaking opportunities. Without additional members, these essential testing methods face withdrawal at the next Quality and Standards Management Committee meeting, potentially impacting industry testing protocols.
