Associations

Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI)

Contact: On-line list of staff phones and e-mails by subject of interest.

“TAPPI is the leading technical association for the worldwide pulp, paper, and converting industry”. “Founded in 1915, TAPPI has grown into the world's largest professional association serving the pulp, paper, and converting industries”.

Forestry and Primary Wood Products (TEC-TIM)

The Railway Tie Association

Contact: ties@RTA.org

“The Railway Tie Association was organized in 1919 as The National Association of Railroad Tie Producers”. “The name was changed to The Railway Tie Association in 1932”. “The purpose of the Association is to promote the economical and environmentally sound use of wood crossties. The Association is involved in research into crosstie design, and ongoing activities dealing with sound forest management, conservation of timber resources, timber processing, wood preservation and safety of industry workers”.

Timber Operators Council (TOC Management Services)

Contact: toc@toc.org

TOC Management Services provides its members with solutions to their needs in human resources. They help with the full range of issues—“employee relations, safety, union organizing defense, group workers’ compensation and employee benefit plans”. They also publish newsletters and special reports that update their members on important developments in labor and employment law.

Timber Products Manufacturers

Contact: tpm@tpmrs.com

TPM Resource Solutions assists companies in the wood products industry with human resource issues, safety, education and training, and employee benefits. They are a service-led, member-driven organization dedicated to keeping their members advised of the challenges and opportunities in the world marketplace.

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