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AF&PA Releases December 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

STAR - February 2025 - Standards Coming Up For Review

TAPPI announces the 2025 review schedule for critical industry standards affecting pulp, paper, and packaging testing methodologies. Mid-career professionals and operations managers can participate in Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) to influence revisions of 46 technical standards, including instrumental color measurement, pulp testing protocols, and containerboard specifications. Two major review periods target May 17-18 and October 14-19, 2025, covering essential quality control methods from dirt count analysis to water vapor transmission testing. Voting membership in SSIGs requires advance registration with standards@tappi.org before ballot dates, providing technical leaders opportunities to shape industry practices and demonstrate ROI through standards committee participation.

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

TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods are available individually for $35 (member price) or through company licenses for continuous web access. Electronic delivery via PDF eliminates shipping costs, while the discontinued CD format has been replaced by always-current online licensing options. Mid-career professionals can leverage these technical resources for benchmarking operations, supporting ROI justification to leadership, and accessing advanced industry knowledge. Company licenses provide team-wide access to updated standards, enabling better project management and technical decision-making. Contact TAPPI Press for enterprise quotes or order individual documents online at tappi.org for immediate technical reference needs.

Understanding the Impact of Dust Control on Tissue Softness: Upcoming Webinar Explores Best Practices

TAPPI Nano Call for Presentations Extended to Thursday, 13 February 2025

STAR - February 2025 - General Announcements

TAPPI streamlines standards development for industry veterans ready to contribute their expertise. Whether you have an initial concept or substantial draft, the process begins with either submitting a New Idea form or sending drafts directly to standards@tappi.org. The Standards Manager provides personalized guidance through approval workflows, ensuring your decades of knowledge shapes future industry practices. Note that T 205 Dirt in pulp method has been withdrawn due to technical concerns, though withdrawn methods remain accessible to members at no cost and nonmembers for $10, with reinstatement opportunities available through Work Item submissions.

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

Join the next U.S. TAG TC 6 virtual meeting on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST to advance your technical leadership in international standards development. This ISO Technical Committee meeting offers mid-career professionals opportunities to benchmark industry practices, contribute to global pulp and paper standards, and build credibility through standards committee participation. The agenda will be distributed weeks in advance for strategic preparation. Participation strengthens your technical expertise while providing valuable networking opportunities with industry leaders and regulatory experts. Contact isotc6@tappi.org to join the U.S. Technical Advisory Group and elevate your professional impact in standards development.

Cascades Recognized for its Commitment to Sustainability

Cascades demonstrates exceptional leadership in sustainable manufacturing through three prestigious industry recognitions. The company received the Envirolys Gala Jury Prize for its innovative '60 actions to drive progress' initiative, empowering employees as sustainability change agents. Forbes magazine named Cascades among its 2025 Net Zero Leaders, recognizing measurable greenhouse gas reduction achievements across the value chain. Additionally, EcoVadis awarded Cascades a bronze medal, placing the company in the top 35% of responsible global suppliers. These awards validate Cascades' comprehensive approach to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and corporate governance, setting industry standards for sustainable business practices that senior executives can benchmark for organizational excellence.