Article1 min read Oct 29, 2025STAR - October 2025 - Members for Working Groups of TIPs NeededTAPPI seeks experienced industry professionals to lead and participate in Technical Information Paper working groups, offering senior executives and retirees meaningful volunteer opportunities to shape industry standards. Critical leadership positions are available for TIPs covering steam shower applications, forming section monitoring, and stock preparation pilot plants, while member positions are open for ultrasonic testing, press fabrics characterization, and Industry 4.0 lexicon development. These volunteer roles provide seasoned professionals the chance to mentor emerging talent, maintain professional relevance, and contribute lasting technical expertise to the pulp and paper industry through standards development and knowledge transfer initiatives.
Article1 min read Jul 30, 2025STAR - July 2025 - Members for Working Groups of TIPs NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Technical Information Paper (TIP) working groups for critical paper manufacturing processes. Open leadership roles include Working Group Chair positions for press fabric characterization, nip impression techniques, paper machine performance guidelines, steam shower applications, and boiler water quality monitoring. These volunteer opportunities offer mid-career professionals the chance to contribute specialized expertise, build industry recognition, and advance technical standards while networking with peers across different companies. Working groups require minimum three TAPPI members from separate organizations, providing valuable cross-industry collaboration and professional development opportunities for operations managers, R&D leads, and technical specialists.
Article1 min read Jun 25, 2025STAR - June 2025 - Members for Working Groups of TIPs NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Technical Information Paper working groups across critical paper manufacturing areas including press fabrics, paper machine performance, steam applications, and boiler operations. Working Group Chair positions offer leadership development opportunities while member roles provide advanced technical insights and industry benchmarking. Each group requires minimum three TAPPI members from different companies, creating valuable cross-industry collaboration. These volunteer positions enhance professional credibility, expand technical expertise, and demonstrate ROI through specialized knowledge acquisition. Participation supports career advancement goals while contributing to industry standards development. Contact tip@tappi.org to join working groups aligned with your technical specialization and leadership aspirations.
Article1 min read May 28, 2025STAR - May 2025 - TAPPI TIPs under reviewTAPPI has opened three new Technical Information Papers (TIPs) for Working Group review, targeting completion within one year. These include water removal techniques for nip impressions, steam shower applications in forming and press sections, and an Industry 4.0 lexicon for manufacturing professionals. Mid-career operations managers and R&D leads can contribute specialized expertise by joining review committees, gaining advanced technical insights while building industry leadership credentials. Participation offers networking opportunities with technical experts and enhances professional development through standards committee involvement, directly supporting career advancement goals in process optimization and digital manufacturing initiatives.
Article1 min read May 28, 2025STAR - May 2025 - Members for Working Groups of TIPs NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Technical Information Paper (TIP) working groups across critical paper manufacturing areas including press fabrics, nip impressions, paper machine performance guidelines, steam shower applications, and Industry 4.0 technologies. These leadership opportunities allow mid-career plant managers, R&D leads, and operations professionals to demonstrate technical expertise, build industry networks, and contribute to industry standards development. Working group chairs and members from different companies collaborate to review and update essential technical guidance that drives operational excellence and innovation across the pulp and paper industry.
