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STAR - April 2025 - Standards Ready for Final Approval at SARG
TAPPI's Standards Advisory Review Group (SARG) Spring 2025 meeting will review ten critical standards for the pulp and paper industry, including optical measurements terminology, fiber length classification, and bursting strength testing methods. These reaffirmed and revised standards provide essential benchmarking tools for operations managers and R&D professionals seeking technical excellence and regulatory compliance. Seven standards are eligible for American National Standards designation, enhancing their industry credibility. Access final drafts through TAPPI's SARG portal to prepare your teams for implementation and ensure your operations align with the latest industry specifications and best practices.
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STAR - April 2025 - Standards Coming Up For Review
TAPPI announces the 2025 standards review schedule for critical testing methods across pulp, paper, and packaging industries. Mid-career professionals can influence industry standards by joining Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) for official voting rights on 39+ standards including surface pH measurement, bending resistance, whiteness testing, and corrugated board construction methods. Review dates span May through October 2025, covering essential quality control and performance testing protocols. Join SSIGs before target ballot dates to receive voting notices and contribute technical expertise to standards development. Contact standards@tappi.org to request voting membership and advance your professional impact in standards committees.
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STAR - April 2025 - Members for Working Groups of Useful Methods Needed
TAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in critical Useful Methods working groups for pulp and paper testing standards. Multiple leadership opportunities are available as Working Group Chairs for nine methods, including bagasse fiber determination, wood chip bulk density, and pulp processing techniques. Additional member positions are open across twelve methods covering mechanical pulp testing, coating analysis, and specialty paper evaluation. These volunteer roles offer mid-career professionals the chance to shape industry standards, demonstrate technical leadership to employers, and build valuable cross-company networks. Minimum three TAPPI members from different organizations required per group.
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STAR - April 2025 - SSIG Members Needed
TAPPI's Standard-Specific Interest Groups for T 572 sp-21 (accelerated pollutant aging testing) and T 1212 sp-21 (light source evaluation methods) urgently need experienced members to prevent withdrawal of these critical paper testing standards. Senior industry professionals can leverage decades of expertise by joining these free SSIGs, contributing to standards development that shapes industry practices. This volunteer opportunity allows retirees and experienced executives to maintain professional relevance while influencing technical standards for paper quality evaluation and pollution chamber testing protocols. Contact standards@tappi.org to join and help preserve essential testing methodologies that ensure paper product integrity across manufacturing processes.
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STAR - April 2025 - Proposed New TIPs
TAPPI announces a new Technical Information Paper on pilot and toll coating machines for contract research and product development. This comprehensive resource will catalog characteristics and capabilities of coating equipment used across the industry, excluding confidential facilities. Mid-career professionals in plant operations, R&D, and technical sales can leverage this benchmarking tool to evaluate coating technologies, optimize equipment selection, and enhance product development strategies. The Working Group seeks experienced contributors to review draft content and provide industry insights. Contact tip@tappi.org to join this collaborative technical initiative that delivers actionable intelligence for coating operations advancement.
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STAR - April 2025 - TAPPI Standards in Ballot
TAPPI has released eight critical industry standards for public ballot review, including essential testing methods for paper penetration, color measurement, wood sampling, and pulp analysis. These standards updates represent decades of collective expertise and directly impact quality control protocols across the pulp and paper industry. Senior professionals with extensive experience in standards development are encouraged to participate in the Standard-Specific Interest Groups that review and vote on these technical specifications. Legacy leaders can contribute their knowledge by requesting draft copies from standards@tappi.org and joining the collaborative review process that shapes industry practices for the next generation of professionals.
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STAR - April 2025 - New or Revised Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods
TAPPI has published three critical Technical Information Papers addressing essential industry standards and safety protocols. The updated edge crush test methodology (TIP 0304-09) provides vital insights for containerboard performance evaluation, while revised hydrogen peroxide and methanol handling guidelines (TIP 0606-24, 0606-25) enhance workplace safety standards. Industry veterans Dave Carlson and Rick Wasson led these comprehensive reviews, demonstrating the organization's commitment to leveraging experienced professionals' expertise. These publications support TAPPI's mission to advance technical knowledge while maintaining rigorous safety and performance standards that benefit the entire pulp and paper community.
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STAR - March 2025 - Searching and Ordering TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods
TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods are essential technical resources for operations managers and R&D professionals seeking industry benchmarking and advanced insights. Individual documents cost $35 for members versus $53 list price, available in electronic PDF or hard copy formats. The discontinued CD collection has been replaced by continuously updated web-based individual or company licenses, ensuring teams always access current standards. Plant managers can maximize ROI by securing company licenses for their entire operations team, while also engaging in Standard Specific Interest Groups to develop leadership credentials and contribute to industry best practices development.
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STAR - March 2025 - General Announcements
TAPPI streamlines standards development for experienced professionals through two clear pathways: submit general ideas via the New Idea Submission form for committee review, or send substantial drafts directly to standards@tappi.org for guided finalization. Recent withdrawals of Useful Methods UM 579 (water repellence testing) and UM 205 (dirt measurement) due to technical issues highlight the organization's commitment to quality standards. Withdrawn methods remain accessible free to members, $10 for non-members, with reinstatement opportunities available through work item submissions to support continuous industry advancement.
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STAR - March 2025 - Members for Working Groups of Useful Methods Needed
TAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Useful Methods working groups that establish critical industry testing standards. Multiple leadership opportunities are available as Working Group Chairs for methods covering bagasse fiber analysis, wood chip bulk density, pulp processing techniques, and specialty paper testing. This volunteer role offers mid-career professionals the chance to demonstrate technical expertise, build cross-industry networks, and enhance their reputation while contributing to standards that impact daily operations. Participants gain advanced technical insights, leadership experience, and industry recognition that supports career advancement and proves valuable ROI to employers through enhanced technical credibility.