TAPPI

The Power of TAPPI Membership.

In 1915, thirty enterprising papermakers gathered together determined to form a new technical arm of the American Paper & Pulp Association (APPA). Their idea was to gather and disseminate information concerning matters which have to do with production. This forward thinking group wanted to create a forum where information could be channeled and ideas could be exchanged. In less than a year, TAPPI was born and more than 100 years later, their formula for success continues to work.

Our Roots Run Deep (No Pun Intended)

We are a not for profit, volunteer-led association that is built around a community comprised of thousands of member engineers, managers, scientists, academics, suppliers and others from around the world.

Our headquarters is located right outside of Atlanta, Georgia USA. Members love to tour the building and see historic items like early TAPPI Standards, issues of TAPPI publications dating back to the early 1920’s or just see a unique coll