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

TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods provide essential technical guidance for operations managers and R&D professionals seeking industry benchmarks and advanced insights. Individual documents cost $38 for members (versus $57 list price) with instant PDF delivery, while company licenses offer teams continuous access to updated standards collections. Mid-career professionals can maximize ROI through bulk licensing, participate in Standard Specific Interest Groups for leadership development, and contribute to TIP development for conference speaking opportunities. Electronic access eliminates shipping costs and ensures teams always reference current industry standards for operational excellence and compliance.

STAR - October 2025 - Standards Coming Up For Review

TAPPI announces 13 critical paper and paperboard testing standards scheduled for comprehensive review in October 2025, including water vapor transmission, surface strength, air resistance, and internal bond strength methods. Senior industry professionals and standards experts are invited to join Standard-Specific Interest Groups to provide technical expertise, cast official votes, and shape future testing protocols. This represents a valuable opportunity for experienced practitioners to maintain professional influence, contribute decades of knowledge to standards development, and ensure industry best practices reflect real-world manufacturing requirements. Contact standards@tappi.org to request SSIG voting membership before the October target date.

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Effects of salinity (Na2SO4) on performance of papermaking additives for fine-particle retention, dewatering, and flocculation, TAPPI Journal October 2025

STAR - October 2025 - TAPPI TIPs Under Review

TAPPI announces new Technical Information Paper (TIP) 0402-28 for corrosion and materials engineering professionals, focusing on guidelines for inspecting used fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP). This working group opportunity targets mid-career professionals seeking advanced technical insights and leadership development in materials engineering. The review process offers experienced plant managers, R&D leads, and operations professionals a chance to contribute to industry standards while building expertise in FRP inspection protocols. Participation provides valuable benchmarking opportunities and professional recognition within the TAPPI technical community. Contact tip@tappi.org to join this specialized working group and advance your materials engineering leadership credentials.

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STAR - October 2025 - Did You Know

Senior industry professionals and TAPPI Legacy Leaders can significantly influence paper and packaging standards by joining Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs). While anyone can review draft standards, voting privileges require SSIG membership for each specific standard of interest. This targeted participation allows experienced executives and retirees to leverage their decades of expertise in shaping industry standards, maintaining professional relevance, and contributing to knowledge advancement. Each standard maintains its own SSIG, enabling focused involvement in areas matching your professional background and interests, accessible through TAPPI's comprehensive SSIG directory organized by subject category.