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TAPPI is the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry. In addition to pulp and paper, TAPPI includes some allied areas of packaging (such as corrugated and flexible packaging, lamination, adhesions, coatings and extrusion).

TAPPI is a registered not-for-profit, international NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) of about 14,000 member engineers, scientists, managers, academics and others involved in the areas of pulp, paper, and packaging.

TAPPI provides a forum for the professionals involved in the industry and conducts activities to keep them informed and connected. It publishes articles, and books and conducts events for peer-reviewed information relevant to the industry. The website serves as a focal point for the members’ access to knowledge and networks. TAPPI also serves as a major contributor to world standards involving paper (e.g., http://www.loc.gov/preserv/rt/tappi/) and is recognized by ANSI (American National Standards Institute (http://publicaa.ansi.org/sites/apdl/Documents/Membership/Membership%20Rosters/Organizational%20Members.doc#T .