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Chongqing Longjing Paper Starts-up First Andritz TAD Tissue Machine.

Kimberly-Clark Transfers US Stock Exchange Listing to Nasdaq

Andritz to Acquire Diamond Power International

Investment in New Paper Machine and Converting Capacity at WEPA site in UK

Tamil Nadu, India, Enters Tissue Market with Andritz Production Line

Valmet to Deliver Furnace Upgrade to Shotton Mill Limited in the UK

Changes in Metsä Tissue’s Management Team

STAR - June 2025 - Standards Coming Up For Review

TAPPI announces 2025 standards review schedule for 27 critical testing methods covering pulp evaluation, paper quality assessment, and packaging performance. Mid-career professionals can join Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) to vote on industry standards updates, demonstrating technical leadership and staying current with testing protocols. Key standards include laboratory beating methods, opacity testing, water vapor transmission rates, and corrugated board construction specifications. Participation in TAPPI standards committees provides valuable networking opportunities, technical expertise development, and industry recognition for operations managers and R&D professionals seeking advanced specialization.

STAR - June 2025 - SSIG Members Needed

TAPPI Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) urgently need experienced professionals to join critical testing standards committees covering fiber glass mats, paper opacity, brightness measurement, and quality testing protocols. These volunteer leadership opportunities allow plant managers, R&D leads, and operations professionals to shape industry standards while demonstrating technical expertise and ROI impact to employers. Participation is free and provides valuable networking, technical benchmarking, and professional development opportunities. Without sufficient membership, these essential testing methods face potential withdrawal, creating industry gaps. Join today to advance your career while contributing to paper and pulp industry standardization efforts.

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

TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods are essential technical resources for mid-career professionals seeking advanced industry insights and benchmarking data. Individual documents cost $38 for TAPPI members (regular price $57) and are available in electronic PDF or hard copy formats. The discontinued CD collection has been replaced by continuously updated web-based company licenses, offering better ROI for teams managing multiple projects. Plant managers and R&D leads can access current standards through individual online licenses at tappi.org/standardsonline, while operations professionals can join Standard Specific Interest Groups to contribute to industry development and enhance their technical leadership credentials.