[Paper360 (PPIS) - Issue Library In 1915, 30 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 that 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 100 years later, their formula for success continues to work.]