Article1 min read Nov 26, 2025STAR - November 2025 - Members for Working Groups of Useful Methods NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Useful Methods working groups for critical industry standards development. Multiple Working Group Chair positions are available for fiber analysis, wood chip testing, pulp processing methods, and specialty paper testing. Technical leaders can contribute expertise while building industry recognition through standards committee participation. Working groups require minimum three TAPPI members from different companies, offering networking opportunities and professional development. This volunteer leadership role provides direct impact on industry practices, enhances technical credibility, and supports career advancement goals for mid-career professionals seeking specialized expertise and industry influence.
Article1 min read Mar 26, 2025STAR - March 2025 - Members for Working Groups of Useful Methods NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Useful Methods working groups that establish critical industry testing standards. Multiple leadership opportunities are available as Working Group Chairs for methods covering bagasse fiber analysis, wood chip bulk density, pulp processing techniques, and specialty paper testing. This volunteer role offers mid-career professionals the chance to demonstrate technical expertise, build cross-industry networks, and enhance their reputation while contributing to standards that impact daily operations. Participants gain advanced technical insights, leadership experience, and industry recognition that supports career advancement and proves valuable ROI to employers through enhanced technical credibility.
Article1 min read Feb 26, 2025STAR - February 2025 - Members for Working Groups of Useful Methods NeededTAPPI seeks experienced industry professionals to chair and join Working Groups for critical Useful Methods (UMs) spanning fiber analysis, pulp processing, and packaging materials testing. These volunteer leadership roles offer senior executives and retirees meaningful opportunities to shape industry standards, mentor emerging professionals, and maintain their technical influence across diverse sectors including bagasse fiber determination, wood chip density analysis, mechanical pulp processing, and corrugated container adhesive testing. With positions available across 15 specialized UMs, volunteers can leverage decades of expertise while contributing to the advancement of pulp, paper, and packaging industry standards that impact global manufacturing practices.
