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STAR - September 2025 - Searching and Ordering TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods

TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods are essential technical resources for pulp and paper professionals seeking advanced insights and industry benchmarking. Individual documents cost $38 for members versus $57 list price, available in electronic PDF or hard copy formats. The discontinued CD collection has been replaced by continuously updated web-based individual or company licenses, providing always-current documentation access. Plant managers and R&D leads can leverage these standards for process optimization, regulatory compliance, and technical leadership development. Company licenses offer cost-effective team access, while participation in Standard Specific Interest Groups enables professional networking and industry influence.

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

TAPPI 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.

STAR - September 2025 - Announcement of SARG Meeting

The TAPPI Standards Advisory Review Group (SARG) invites experienced professionals to participate in the final review process for industry standards on October 16th, 2025. This virtual meeting offers seasoned executives and technical experts an opportunity to influence critical standards development, discuss appeals, and contribute their decades of expertise to shape industry practices. SARG members, appointed by the Quality and Standards Management Committee, play a vital role in ensuring standards quality and maintaining professional relevance. The meeting is open to all qualified participants who wish to engage in meaningful standards review and contribute to the technical foundation of the pulp and paper industry.

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STAR - September 2025 - General Announcements

Experienced professionals can contribute their expertise to TAPPI standards development through two streamlined pathways. Those with conceptual ideas can submit through the New Idea Submission form, while professionals with substantial drafts can send materials directly to standards@tappi.org. The TAPPI Standards Manager provides personalized guidance throughout the approval process, ensuring your industry knowledge shapes future standards. TAPPI members access guidelines at no cost, while the $10 nonmember fee remains minimal. This opportunity allows seasoned executives to maintain professional influence, mentor emerging practitioners, and leave a lasting legacy in pulp, paper, and packaging industry standards that will guide the next generation of professionals.

STAR - September 2025 - Did You Know

Mid-career professionals seeking leadership development can directly influence TAPPI industry standards through Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs). While draft standards are publicly available for review, voting on balloting processes requires SSIG membership for each relevant standard. This participation opportunity allows plant managers, R&D leads, and sales engineers to demonstrate technical expertise, build industry credibility, and contribute to standards development that impacts their operations. Each standard maintains its own SSIG, enabling targeted involvement in areas most relevant to your specialization and career advancement goals.

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