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New ANDRITZ Pressurized Refining System Produces First Fibers for Metro Decorative, India

Heinzel Group Reports Growth

World’s First Fully Electric Tissue Machine Operates at Full Speed at Fortissue

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

TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods are essential technical resources for mid-career professionals managing operations and R&D initiatives. Individual documents cost $57 list price or $38 for TAPPI members, available in electronic PDF or print formats. The discontinued CD collection has been replaced by web-based individual or company licenses providing continually updated access to current standards. Company licenses offer the best value for teams requiring regular access to technical specifications. Beyond procurement, professionals can enhance their leadership credentials by joining Standard Specific Interest Groups, developing TIPs, or contributing to industry standards development, positioning themselves for conference speaking opportunities and division leadership roles.

Early Bird Deadline Approaching Fast: Save Almost $300 on TAPPI’s Wet End Chemistry Course Before May 6

Advance Your Knowledge with TAPPI’s Introduction to Kraft Pulping and Bleaching Course

STAR - May 2025 - Standards Ready for Final Approval at SARG

TAPPI prepares ten critical standards for SARG Spring 2025 submission, including seven eligible for American National Standards designation. These standards span essential testing methods for optical measurements, fiber analysis, folding endurance, friction coefficients, alkalinity testing, surface properties, bursting strength, and bending stiffness. Senior industry professionals can review final drafts on the SARG page at tappi.org and contribute their expertise to these foundational testing protocols. This standards review process offers experienced members meaningful opportunities to influence industry practices, maintain professional engagement, and shape the future of pulp and paper testing methodologies through their decades of technical knowledge.

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STAR - May 2025 - General Announcements

Mid-career professionals seeking to advance their industry expertise can easily contribute to TAPPI standards development through two streamlined pathways. Whether you have a conceptual idea for a new standard or TIP, submit it through the New Idea Submission form for committee review and guidance. For those with substantial drafts ready, send your initial document directly to standards@tappi.org where the TAPPI Standards Manager will shepherd your proposal through the finalization and approval process. This engagement opportunity allows operations managers and R&D leads to demonstrate technical leadership, build industry recognition, and contribute valuable expertise while advancing their careers through meaningful standards committee participation.