TAPPI is holding its 2015 Centennial Celebration Conference this Spring, and Flexible Packaging had the chance to ask TAPPI president and CEO Larry Montague a few questions about this major milestone.
Q: Reaching a 100 year anniversary is quite a feat for an organization. What qualities do you believe an organization must have in order to reach such a milestone?
A: It takes a dedicated and determined legacy of professionals to reach a milestone like this, and we owe our success to our members and most importantly, our volunteers. Our industry has transformed so much in the last 100 years, and I believe that TAPPI has transformed alongside it, at each and every step because of our strong connection with the people who make it successful, our members. Their ability to identify the desires of the industry has been essential in helping us fulfill those needs, and be proactive in identifying future trends and developments. From a strong student outreach, to an active meeting and event division, to a dedicated group of volunteer committees that meet regularly, TAPPI has been able to keep the flexible packaging industry educated and well-connected.