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STAR - August 2025 - New or Revised Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods

TAPPI has published two new Technical Information Papers (TIPs) essential for mid-career professionals in pulp and paper operations: TIP 0416-26 on recovery boiler inspection best practices and TIP 0420-13 covering side-entering stock agitator guidelines. These industry-standard documents provide advanced technical insights for plant managers and R&D leads looking to optimize operations and demonstrate ROI to stakeholders. The publications reflect collaborative expertise from working group chairs Ben Bunner and Margaret Gorog, delivering benchmarking resources that support leadership development and operational excellence in manufacturing environments.

Applying Numerical Optimization Tools to Lime Kilns Webinar

Join this PIMA webinar on applying numerical optimization tools to lime kilns, designed specifically for mid-career professionals in pulp and paper operations. Learn advanced computer modeling techniques for process data reconciliation and energy optimization strategies that deliver measurable ROI. Perfect for process engineers, controls engineers, and recaust superintendents seeking to enhance their technical expertise while addressing industry demands for energy efficiency and competitiveness. This session provides actionable insights into automating manual optimization processes, helping you demonstrate tangible value to your organization through improved lime kiln energy consumption management and operational excellence.

STAR - August 2025 - STAR of the Month

The TAPPI T 836 four-point bending stiffness test method provides operations managers and R&D professionals with precise flexural rigidity measurements for corrugated board, solid boards, and paperboard in machine and cross directions. This standardized procedure covers materials with bending stiffness ranging from 0.5 to 200 Nm, enabling accurate quality control benchmarking and material performance validation. The four-point loading configuration delivers reliable data for corrugated packaging applications, supporting informed decision-making in production optimization and material selection. Available through TAPPI standards, this method helps teams maintain consistent testing protocols while meeting industry specifications for packaging performance.

STAR - August 2025 - Acronyms You May Need to Know

Master the essential TAPPI standards acronyms that drive technical excellence in pulp and paper operations. This comprehensive reference guide decodes 16 critical abbreviations, from TIP (Technical Information Paper) and Working Groups to Official Methods and Standard Practices, empowering plant managers and R&D leads to navigate standards development with confidence. Understanding these industry-standard terms accelerates your participation in committees, enhances technical communication, and positions you for leadership roles in standards governance, directly supporting career advancement and operational benchmarking initiatives.

STAR - August 2025 - U.S. TAG to ISO TC 6

Senior pulp and paper professionals are invited to join the upcoming U.S. Technical Advisory Group meeting for ISO TC 6 standards development, scheduled virtually on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST. This engagement opportunity allows experienced industry leaders to contribute their decades of expertise to international paper testing standards that shape the future of the industry. The virtual format eliminates travel requirements while maintaining professional involvement in critical standards review processes. Industry veterans interested in joining this prestigious technical committee can contact isotc6@tappi.org to learn more about participation requirements and contribution opportunities in advancing global paper industry standards.

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