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

TAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Useful Methods working groups for critical industry standards development. Multiple Working Group Chair positions are available for fiber analysis, wood chip testing, pulp processing methods, and specialty paper testing. Technical leaders can contribute expertise while building industry recognition through standards committee participation. Working groups require minimum three TAPPI members from different companies, offering networking opportunities and professional development. This volunteer leadership role provides direct impact on industry practices, enhances technical credibility, and supports career advancement goals for mid-career professionals seeking specialized expertise and industry influence.

STAR - November 2025 - TAPPI TIPs Under Review

TAPPI Working Groups are currently reviewing TIP 0404-68 on web densification and pressing impact, with review completion targeted for November 2025. This technical insight paper focuses on water removal processes, a critical area for operations managers and R&D professionals seeking advanced manufacturing optimization. Mid-career professionals can gain valuable benchmarking data and technical expertise by participating in the review process. The Working Group offers leadership development opportunities and industry networking for plant managers and technical specialists. Participation provides access to cutting-edge research findings and standards development that can demonstrate measurable ROI to employers through improved operational efficiency and process optimization.

A method to produce paperboard with a lightweight low-density coating, TAPPI Journal November 2025

STAR - November 2025 - Acronyms You May Need to Know

Essential TAPPI standards acronyms reference guide for pulp and paper professionals navigating technical documentation and committee work. This comprehensive glossary decodes key terms including TIP (Technical Information Paper), Q&SMC (Quality and Standards Management Committee), SSIG (Standard-Specific Interest Group), and various method classifications like Official Method (om) and Provisional Method (pm). Mid-career operations managers, R&D leads, and sales engineers can streamline their standards development participation, committee communications, and technical reporting by mastering these industry-standard abbreviations. Access complete Standards Guidelines for detailed information.

TAPPICon 2024: A Feast of All Things Tissue

TAPPI's TAPPICon 2024 delivers comprehensive tissue industry insights for mid-career professionals seeking advanced technical knowledge and leadership development. Co-chairs Jessica Carette from Cascades and Gary Furman from Nalco Water lead 31 presentations covering sustainability trends, non-wood fiber innovations, process control improvements, and converting technology advances. The three-day Cleveland program includes a unique Pecha Kucha session, dedicated sustainability tracks, alternative fiber deep-dives, and practical sessions on monitoring, safety operations, and quality assessment, providing actionable intelligence for plant managers, R&D leads, and operations professionals navigating industry challenges.

In case you missed it in TAPPI’s electronic TISSUE 360° newsletter

Industry leaders showcase strategic investments and sustainability initiatives across global tissue markets. Cascades maintains top sustainability rankings while Georgia-Pacific commits $150M to Oregon facility expansion. Key technology partnerships emerge as Valmet delivers integrated tissue lines to Suzano and Andritz implements innovative hybrid heating systems for Softys Peru. Notable acquisitions include WEPA's expansion into UK markets through Star Tissue acquisition. These developments highlight advanced operational strategies, ROI-focused investments, and leadership opportunities in sustainable manufacturing practices that drive competitive advantage for mid-career professionals managing complex tissue operations.

Signode Unveils Latest Case Packaging Innovations With the LDX-RTB Premier

Signode unveils the LDX-RTB Premier Case Sealer, a semi-automatic packaging solution engineered for high-speed e-commerce operations with belt speeds up to 155 feet per minute. This advanced case sealer features smart guarding systems, dual OSHA NRTL certifications, and CaseLocker tape cartridges with patented safety mechanisms. Designed for versatile case handling across multiple dimensions and fill levels, the Premier model reduces downtime while maximizing operational efficiency. Manufacturing leaders can evaluate this equipment firsthand at MODEX 2024 booth B1411, with comprehensive pre-installation consultation and factory acceptance testing ensuring optimal ROI for production environments.

Metrohm Comprehensive Raman Library Update

Metrohm has released a major update to the Metrohm Comprehensive Raman Library (MCRL), now the largest handheld Raman library with over 20,000 compounds. The update introduces new sub-libraries that enhance identification accuracy by narrowing searches to more focused data sets. These sub-libraries are available across all Metrohm handheld devices, including MIRA XTR/MIRA DS, B&W Tek TacticID, and i-Raman instruments. Users can now select from six specialized sub-libraries, covering inorganics, dyes, organics, personal care products, polymers, and polymer additives—either individually or as part of the full MCRL, expanding Raman’s applicability and improving speed and precision in material identification.

A laboratory-scale automated vacuum-assisted device for coating of cellulose nanofibrils onto paper, TAPPI Journal November 2025

Designing paper and board barrier constructions for food contact applications, TAPPI Journal November 2025