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STAR - May 2025 - TAPPI Standards in Ballot

TAPPI has released six critical paper testing standards for ballot review, including turpentine void testing for glassine papers, surface pH measurement protocols, and CIE whiteness assessment methods. These standards ballots close June 14, 2025, providing experienced professionals an opportunity to influence industry testing practices. Senior members can request draft copies and participate in Standard-Specific Interest Groups that shape these vital quality control methodologies. This ballot period offers legacy leaders a chance to leverage their decades of expertise in advancing paper industry standards while maintaining their professional influence in technical committee work.

STAR - May 2025 - TAPPI TIPs under review

TAPPI has opened three new Technical Information Papers (TIPs) for Working Group review, targeting completion within one year. These include water removal techniques for nip impressions, steam shower applications in forming and press sections, and an Industry 4.0 lexicon for manufacturing professionals. Mid-career operations managers and R&D leads can contribute specialized expertise by joining review committees, gaining advanced technical insights while building industry leadership credentials. Participation offers networking opportunities with technical experts and enhances professional development through standards committee involvement, directly supporting career advancement goals in process optimization and digital manufacturing initiatives.

STAR - May 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 test standards. Mid-career operations managers, R&D leads, and technical specialists can advance their leadership credentials by chairing working groups or contributing as reviewers for pulp processing, fiber analysis, and paper testing methods. These volunteer opportunities provide direct access to standards development, networking with industry experts across companies, and enhanced technical specialization that demonstrates measurable professional impact to employers. Working group participation strengthens your industry reputation while contributing to essential TAPPI standards that guide daily operations across the pulp and paper sector.

STAR - May 2025 - Standards Coming Up For Review

TAPPI announces 2025 standards review schedule for key pulp, paper, and packaging test methods spanning quality control, strength testing, and material characterization. Mid-career professionals can join Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) to vote on critical industry standards including CIE whiteness measurement, short span compressive strength, lignin analysis, and corrugated board construction methods. Review periods begin May 17 and October 14, 2025, offering technical leaders opportunities to influence testing protocols that directly impact quality benchmarking and operational standards. Contact standards@tappi.org before target ballot dates to secure voting membership and shape industry testing practices.

STAR - May 2025 - Acronyms You May Need to Know

Master essential TAPPI standards acronyms and terminology with this comprehensive reference guide for pulp and paper professionals. This quick-access resource defines critical acronyms including TIP (Technical Information Paper), Working Groups (WG), Standards Advisory Review Group (SARG), and official methods classifications. Mid-career professionals in plant operations, R&D, and technical roles can leverage this standards glossary to enhance communication, streamline project workflows, and demonstrate technical expertise in committee work. Perfect for professionals involved in quality management, standards development, or cross-functional collaboration requiring precise industry terminology and protocol understanding.

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