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STAR - April 2025 - STAR of the Month

TAPPI's new Technical Information Paper provides essential safety protocols for handling and storing bulk hydrogen peroxide solutions in industrial operations. Published April 2025, this comprehensive guide addresses critical personnel protection measures and equipment safety standards that plant managers and operations leaders need to mitigate workplace hazards. Developed by industry experts from Irving Pulp & Paper and Solenis, the TIP emphasizes the importance of consulting hydrogen peroxide suppliers during facility design to address unique operational parameters. This technical resource supports mid-career professionals in implementing advanced safety practices, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting team members while optimizing operational efficiency in chemical handling processes.

STAR - April 2025 - TAPPI TIPs under review

TAPPI has opened two new Technical Information Papers (TIPs) for Working Group review, focusing on water removal optimization in paper manufacturing operations. TIP 0404-31 addresses recommended dryer differential pressures, while TIP 0404-35 covers application of dryer bars, both under Gregory Wedel's leadership with target completion by April 2025. These technical standards reviews offer mid-career professionals valuable opportunities to contribute industry expertise, enhance technical credibility, and build leadership visibility through committee participation. Operations managers and technical specialists can join the review process by contacting tip@tappi.org to advance both personal development and industry knowledge while demonstrating technical leadership to employers.

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

TAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Technical Information Paper working groups focused on critical paper machine operations and boiler systems. Multiple chair positions are available for TIPs covering press fabric characterization, paper machine performance guidelines, doctor blade recommendations, boiler water quality monitoring, and stock preparation pilot plants. This leadership opportunity allows mid-career operations managers and R&D professionals to contribute technical expertise, build industry recognition, and advance standardization efforts while networking with peers across different companies. Working group participation demonstrates technical leadership to employers and provides valuable benchmarking insights for operational improvements.

STAR - April 2025 - Overdue Reports Distributed

TAPPI's Quality and Standards Management Committee has issued overdue review reports for technical standards, targeting Working Group Chairs and technical committee leaders for immediate action. Senior industry professionals with standards expertise are essential to prevent withdrawal of critical industry guidelines and Technical Information Papers. The committee requires progress updates by May 25, 2025, ahead of their May 29th meeting to evaluate continuation of these work items. This presents a vital opportunity for experienced professionals to influence industry standards, maintain technical relevance, and contribute their decades of expertise to preserve essential pulp and paper industry protocols.

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

TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods are essential technical resources for plant managers and R&D professionals seeking operational excellence and regulatory compliance. Individual documents cost $35 for TAPPI members versus $53 list price, available in electronic PDF or hard copy formats. Company licenses provide the most cost-effective solution for teams, offering continuous updates and web-based access to the complete collection. Beyond purchasing standards, professionals can join Standard Specific Interest Groups to influence industry practices, develop new TIPs to address emerging challenges, and contribute to technical advancement. Contact TAPPI Press for enterprise licensing quotes or Member Connection for individual orders to benchmark operations and demonstrate ROI through standardized best practices.

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