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Aqueous Barrier Coating for Paper and Paperboard Course

TAPPI introduces its first new training course in a decade with the Aqueous Barrier Coating for Paper and Paperboard Course, October 7-9, 2025 in Marietta, GA. This hands-on program provides mid-career professionals with advanced technical knowledge in eco-friendly coating chemistry, application techniques, and performance optimization for sustainable packaging solutions. Participants gain specialized expertise in aqueous-based barrier technologies, positioning themselves as leaders in environmentally responsible packaging innovation. The practical curriculum delivers actionable insights for R&D leads, operations managers, and sales engineers seeking to drive ROI through sustainable coating technologies and advance their careers in the growing green packaging sector.

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STAR - October 2025 - SSIG Members Needed

TAPPI's Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) urgently need mid-career professionals to join 20 technical committees covering fiber glass testing, optical properties, aging protocols, and paper analysis methods. These volunteer roles offer direct influence on industry standards development, professional networking opportunities, and technical leadership visibility. Participation is free and provides valuable benchmarking insights while demonstrating measurable professional impact to employers. Without sufficient membership, these critical testing methods face potential withdrawal, affecting quality assurance protocols across manufacturing operations. Contact standards@tappi.org to secure your involvement in shaping industry best practices and advancing your technical expertise.

STAR - October 2025 - Standards Coming Up For Review

TAPPI announces 13 critical paper and paperboard testing standards scheduled for comprehensive review in October 2025, including water vapor transmission, surface strength, air resistance, and internal bond strength methods. Senior industry professionals and standards experts are invited to join Standard-Specific Interest Groups to provide technical expertise, cast official votes, and shape future testing protocols. This represents a valuable opportunity for experienced practitioners to maintain professional influence, contribute decades of knowledge to standards development, and ensure industry best practices reflect real-world manufacturing requirements. Contact standards@tappi.org to request SSIG voting membership before the October target date.

STAR - October 2025 - Members for Working Groups of Useful Methods Needed

TAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Useful Methods working groups for critical industry standards development. Multiple leadership opportunities are available as Working Group Chairs for fiber analysis, wood processing, pulp refining, and specialty paper testing methods. This volunteer role offers mid-career professionals valuable technical leadership experience, industry networking, and direct contribution to pulp and paper standards that impact operations globally. Working groups require minimum three TAPPI members from different companies, providing diverse industry perspective. Participation demonstrates technical expertise and leadership commitment to employers while advancing professional development in specialized areas including bagasse fiber determination, laboratory pulp processing, and grease-repellant paper testing standards.