Article1 min read Oct 29, 2025STAR - October 2025 - General AnnouncementsTAPPI offers streamlined pathways for developing industry standards and technical information papers (TIPs) that drive measurable impact for operations professionals. Submit your initial concept through the New Idea Submission form, or send a substantial draft directly to standards@tappi.org for accelerated processing. The TAPPI Standards Manager provides expert guidance throughout the approval process, ensuring your technical contributions meet rigorous industry benchmarks. Mid-career professionals can leverage this standards development experience to demonstrate ROI to employers while building leadership credentials within technical committees and advancing their specialized expertise in pulp, paper, and packaging technologies.
Article1 min read May 28, 2025STAR - May 2025 - General AnnouncementsMid-career professionals seeking to advance their industry expertise can easily contribute to TAPPI standards development through two streamlined pathways. Whether you have a conceptual idea for a new standard or TIP, submit it through the New Idea Submission form for committee review and guidance. For those with substantial drafts ready, send your initial document directly to standards@tappi.org where the TAPPI Standards Manager will shepherd your proposal through the finalization and approval process. This engagement opportunity allows operations managers and R&D leads to demonstrate technical leadership, build industry recognition, and contribute valuable expertise while advancing their careers through meaningful standards committee participation.
Article1 min read Apr 30, 2025STAR - April 2025 - General AnnouncementsSenior industry professionals can easily contribute to TAPPI standards development through two streamlined pathways. Those with initial concepts can submit ideas via the New Idea Submission form, where TAPPI will connect them with appropriate committees for collaborative development. Experienced practitioners with substantial drafts can send materials directly to standards@tappi.org for guided review and approval processes. This accessible framework enables seasoned experts to leverage their decades of knowledge, maintain professional influence, and shape industry standards that impact future generations of practitioners while preserving their legacy through meaningful technical contributions.
