Press Releases & Statements

Arthur J. Ragauskas, Ph.D., Rises to Role of TAPPI Journal Editor-in Chief

03 Feb 2026 Arthur J. Ragauskas, Ph.D., Rises to Role of TAPPI Journal Editor-in Chief University of Tennessee professor joined by Soledad Peresin, Ph.D., as the Journal’s Associate Editor  (ATLANTA) February 2

Advanced Coating Symposium 2026 Call for Speakers Now Open

03 Nov 2025 Thought Leaders and Innovators are invited to submit abstracts

New President and CEO Annoucement

24 Oct 2025 As many of you know, I announced my plans for retirement at the end of this year.  It’s hard to believe I received the opportunity to serve and lead TAPPI and its members 19 years ago. Time really

TAPPI Announces Call for Speakers for TAPPICon 2026

30 Sep 2025 Abstracts Due October 20, 2025

TAPPI Announces Important Changes to Its Nano Division

27 Aug 2025 The International Division of Advanced Technologies for Renewable Materials unveiled at the 2025 TAPPI Nano Conference.

TAPPI’s Paper and Board Division Announces Formation of a Fiber Molding Committee

15 Jul 2025 Committee strives to create industry standards and encourage collaboration

Keynote Speakers Announced for TAPPI Nano 2025 in Girona, Spain

10 Jun 2025 Top researchers to share groundbreaking renewable material innovations on nanocellulose applications

TAPPI Journal Awards Best Research Paper for 2024

25 Mar 2025 Accompanying Honghi Tran Best Research Paper Prize Increased to $3,000

TAPPI Selects Fellows and Outstanding Young Professional for 2025

17 Mar 2025 (ATLANTA) March 17, 2025 – TAPPI is pleased to announce it will bestow the title of Fellow on seven members and also named this year’s recipient of the Young Professional of the Year award. Fellow is

Group Chief Executive Officer and President of Smurfit Westrock Receives TAPPI/PIMA 2025 Executive of the Year Award

13 Mar 2025 Highest honor recognizing management excellence and outstanding industry contributions