Article1 min read Jan 30, 2026STAR - January 2026 - Searching and Ordering TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods All individual TIPs or Standards are available for electronic or paper delivery. For electronic delivery, the documents are e
Article1 min read Jan 30, 2026STAR - January 2026 - New or Revised Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods Check here the list of TAPPI Technical Information Papers (TIPs) recently published:
Article1 min read Nov 26, 2025STAR - November 2025 - Searching and Ordering TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful MethodsTAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods are essential technical resources for operations managers and R&D leads seeking industry benchmarking and advanced insights. Individual documents cost $38 for members versus $57 list price, available instantly via PDF delivery with no shipping costs. Company licenses provide continuous web access to updated collections, eliminating outdated references that impact operational decisions. Beyond purchasing, mid-career professionals can join Standard Specific Interest Groups to influence industry standards development, contribute TIPs based on plant experience, and build leadership credentials through standards committee participation, directly supporting career advancement goals.
Article1 min read Sep 24, 2025STAR - September 2025 - Members for Working Groups of Useful Methods NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and join Useful Methods working groups for critical industry standards development. Leadership opportunities include chairing working groups for fiber determination, wood chip bulk density, repulpability testing, and laboratory pulp processing methods. Member positions are available across coating analysis, polystyrene detection, and grease-repellant paper testing standards. These technical committee roles provide direct industry impact, professional recognition, and networking opportunities with peers from different companies. Minimum three TAPPI members from separate organizations required per working group. Contact Standards@tappi.org to volunteer for these influential technical leadership positions.
Article1 min read Aug 27, 2025STAR - August 2025 - Searching and Ordering TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful MethodsMid-career professionals can access TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods through multiple delivery options to support technical leadership development. Individual documents cost $38 for TAPPI members versus $57 list price, available in electronic PDF or hard copy formats. The discontinued CD collection has been replaced by web-based individual or company licenses providing continuous access to updated technical standards. Company licenses offer cost-effective solutions for team access, supporting ROI objectives and talent pipeline development. Professional growth opportunities include joining Standard Specific Interest Groups and developing Technical Information Papers, positioning experienced engineers for conference speaking roles and industry recognition.
Article1 min read Apr 30, 2025STAR - April 2025 - Members for Working Groups of Useful Methods NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in critical Useful Methods working groups for pulp and paper testing standards. Multiple leadership opportunities are available as Working Group Chairs for nine methods, including bagasse fiber determination, wood chip bulk density, and pulp processing techniques. Additional member positions are open across twelve methods covering mechanical pulp testing, coating analysis, and specialty paper evaluation. These volunteer roles offer mid-career professionals the chance to shape industry standards, demonstrate technical leadership to employers, and build valuable cross-company networks. Minimum three TAPPI members from different organizations required per group.
