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STAR - January 2025 - Members for Working Groups of TIPs Needed

TAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Technical Information Papers (TIPs) working groups, offering valuable leadership development opportunities for mid-career plant managers, R&D leads, and operations professionals. Multiple TIP working groups need chairs and members across critical areas including boiler tube inspection, press fabric characterization, dryer condensing rates, and stock preparation pilot plants. Participating in these technical committees provides advanced industry insights, standards development experience, and networking opportunities that demonstrate ROI to employers while building specialized expertise. Join by contacting tip@tappi.org to advance your career through technical leadership roles.

STAR - January 2025 - STAR of the Month

This Technical Information Paper provides operations managers and R&D leads with comprehensive performance evaluation methods for single-stage liquid ring vacuum pumps in paper machine applications. Developed by industry experts including representatives from Wood PLC and MAN Energy Solutions, this TIP delivers practical benchmarking tools and advanced technical insights for cone ported and flat plate ported vacuum pump systems. The publication addresses critical operational challenges in pulp and paper manufacturing, helping mid-career professionals optimize equipment performance, demonstrate ROI to leadership, and advance their technical expertise through evidence-based pump evaluation methodologies.

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Inside the 2026 Introduction to Pulp and Paper Technologies Course: What You’ll Learn Webinar

TAPPI's Introduction to Pulp and Paper Technologies course offers comprehensive training for industry professionals seeking foundational knowledge in pulp and paper manufacturing. This four-day program covers kraft pulping, bleaching processes, paper machine operations, and environmental controls, taught by experienced industry experts with over 80 years combined expertise. Ideal for new process engineers, front-line supervisors, sales representatives, and support staff, the course provides essential vocabulary, key operational parameters, and understanding of mill-wide process interactions. Participants gain practical insights through interactive exercises, one-on-one instructor access, and networking opportunities, preparing them to excel in today's evolving pulp and paper industry.

My TAPPI Story: Greg Jones

Greg Jones, Executive VP of Sun Automation Group, shares his inspiring TAPPI career journey from industry newcomer in 2012 to board leadership. Discover how TAPPI mentorship, volunteer opportunities, and the Corrugated Packaging Council transformed his professional development in the corrugated industry. Jones emphasizes the power of industry relationships, knowledge sharing between suppliers and box makers, and the exciting contribution of young professionals bringing fresh ideas to seasoned veterans. His story demonstrates how TAPPI membership delivers career-advancing networking, leadership exposure, and meaningful volunteer experiences that benefit both individual growth and industry innovation.

Surface Sizing to Improve Strength of Recycled Containerboard Webinar

Industry expert Chuck Klass delivers advanced insights on surface sizing for recycled linerboard strength improvement through metered size press technology. This comprehensive webinar covers the science behind size press operations, conventional versus metered systems, and specialized applications for enhancing short span compression in recycled containerboard. Mid-career professionals learn practical techniques for optimizing starch penetration, managing wet film thickness, and achieving superior strength performance. Key topics include enzyme-converted starch systems, hard nip sizing applications, and troubleshooting methods for maximizing ROI in containerboard production operations.

STAR - November 2025 - TAPPI Standards in Ballot

TAPPI has released twelve critical industry standards for public ballot review, closing December 3-10, 2025. These updated technical standards cover essential paper and pulp testing methods including fiber identification, thickness measurement, opacity testing, and surface strength evaluation. Senior industry professionals can request draft copies and participate in Standard-Specific Interest Groups by contacting standards@tappi.org. This represents a valuable opportunity for experienced executives to contribute expertise to industry standards development, influence technical specifications, and maintain professional engagement in shaping future testing protocols and quality benchmarks.

A Deep Dive into Kraft Recovery: Preview TAPPI’s Signature Course

The TAPPI Kraft Recovery Operation Course offers mid-career professionals a comprehensive deep dive into recovery operations that drive pulp mill efficiency and cost reduction. Led by internationally recognized experts with 70+ years combined experience, this 40-year-established program covers evaporation, recovery boilers, lime kilns, and process optimization through interactive lectures, panel discussions, hands-on exercises, and peer networking. Ideal for engineers, superintendents, and process managers seeking advanced technical insights and leadership development, participants gain practical knowledge to improve operations, minimize environmental impact, and demonstrate measurable ROI to employers while building valuable industry connections.

STAR - November 2025 - TAPPI TIPs Under Review

TAPPI Working Groups are currently reviewing TIP 0404-68 on web densification and pressing impact, with review completion targeted for November 2025. This technical insight paper focuses on water removal processes, a critical area for operations managers and R&D professionals seeking advanced manufacturing optimization. Mid-career professionals can gain valuable benchmarking data and technical expertise by participating in the review process. The Working Group offers leadership development opportunities and industry networking for plant managers and technical specialists. Participation provides access to cutting-edge research findings and standards development that can demonstrate measurable ROI to employers through improved operational efficiency and process optimization.