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

TAPPI seeks experienced technical professionals to lead and participate in Technical Information Paper (TIP) working groups, offering valuable leadership development opportunities for mid-career specialists. Critical roles include Working Group Chairs for press fabric characterization and stock preparation pilot plant documentation, plus members for boiler tube inspection guidelines and ultrasonic testing protocols. These volunteer positions provide advanced technical exposure, industry networking, and demonstrable ROI through standards development experience that enhances career progression. Participants gain deep specialization in cutting-edge pulp and paper technologies while contributing to industry best practices. Contact tip@tappi.org to join these high-impact technical committees and advance your professional expertise.

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

TAPPI seeks experienced industry professionals to chair and join Working Groups for critical Useful Methods (UMs) spanning fiber analysis, pulp processing, and packaging materials testing. These volunteer leadership roles offer senior executives and retirees meaningful opportunities to shape industry standards, mentor emerging professionals, and maintain their technical influence across diverse sectors including bagasse fiber determination, wood chip density analysis, mechanical pulp processing, and corrugated container adhesive testing. With positions available across 15 specialized UMs, volunteers can leverage decades of expertise while contributing to the advancement of pulp, paper, and packaging industry standards that impact global manufacturing practices.

STAR - February 2025 - Did You Know

Senior TAPPI professionals and Legacy Leaders can significantly influence industry standards by participating in Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs). While draft standards are publicly available for review, voting privileges require SSIG membership for each specific standard of interest. This process enables experienced executives and retirees to maintain their professional influence, contribute specialized expertise, and shape critical industry benchmarks. Each standard maintains its own dedicated SSIG, allowing members to focus on areas matching their deep technical knowledge and career experience. Visit the SSIG Join Page to access subject-specific categories and join relevant groups to continue your standards development leadership.

STAR - February 2025 - Acronyms You May Need to Know

Navigate TAPPI standards development with confidence using this essential acronym reference guide for mid-career professionals. From TIP (Technical Information Paper) to Working Groups (WG) and Official Methods (om), understanding these key terms streamlines your participation in standards committees and technical leadership roles. Whether you're serving on a Standards Advisory Review Group (SARG) or chairing a Standard-Specific Interest Group (SSIG), this comprehensive glossary eliminates confusion and accelerates your contribution to industry standards. Perfect for plant managers, R&D leads, and sales engineers seeking to demonstrate technical expertise and advance their careers through standards committee involvement.

New Webinar: Enhancing Pulp and Paper Mill Sustainability: A Case Study on John Crane’s Innovative Universal Cartridge

Apply Now: TAPPI Scholarships Offer Nearly $60,000 in Financial Support—Deadline is February 15

Join Us In-Person for NC State’s Popular Pulp and Paper Basics Hands-On Workshop