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Paper

Program Overview

Paper industry economics demand reliable quality testing that keeps manufacturers ahead of the curve. Established in 1971, the CTS Paper Program is the first and largest interlaboratory program of its kind. Developed with guidance from the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI), the program provides convenient, cost-effective testing that helps participants prevent costly production issues and protect their bottom line.

Program Resources

  • Program Catalog

    A brief overview of the Paper program, including schedules and testing.

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Schedule

We offer rolling enrollment for participation in our paper program. Samples ship every other month for a total of six shipments, beginning with the earliest available cycle of testing.

Odd month tests (Tests 3100-3499 and Autoline 3800) occur in odd-numbered months (January, March, May, July, September, and November), and even month tests (Tests 3500-3799) occur in even-numbered months (February, April, June, August, October, and December). Samples for each cycle ship the month prior to testing.

Odd Month Tests (Tests 3100–3499 and Autoline 3800)
Enroll BetweenJanuary 6 – March 5
Samples Shipthird week of April
Data Duelast week of May
Report Issuedthird week of June
Enroll BetweenMarch 6 – May 5
Samples Shipthird week of June
Data Duelast week of July
Report Issuedthird week of August
Enroll BetweenMay 6 – July 5
Samples Shipthird week of August
Data Duelast week of September
Report Issuedthird week of October
Enroll BetweenJuly 6 – September 5
Samples Shipthird week of October
Data Duelast week of November
Report Issuedthird week of December
Enroll BetweenSeptember 6 – November 5
Samples Shipthird week of December
Data Duelast week of January
Report Issuedthird week of February
Enroll BetweenNovember 6 – January 5
Samples Shipthird week of February
Data Duelast week of March
Report Issuedthird week of April
Even Month Tests (Tests 3500–3799)
Enroll BetweenFebruary 6 – April 5
Samples Shipthird week of May
Data Duelast week of June
Report Issuedthird week of July
Enroll BetweenApril 6 – June 5
Samples Shipthird week of July
Data Duelast week of August
Report Issuedthird week of September
Enroll BetweenJune 6 – August 5
Samples Shipthird week of September
Data Duelast week of October
Report Issuedthird week of November
Enroll BetweenAugust 6 – October 5
Samples Shipthird week of November
Data Duelast week of December
Report Issuedthird week of January
Enroll BetweenOctober 6 – December 5
Samples Shipthird week of January
Data Duelast week of February
Report Issuedthird week of March
Enroll BetweenDecember 6 – February 5
Samples Shipthird week of March
Data Duelast week of April
Report Issuedthird week of May

*While CTS will make every effort to adhere to the published program schedules, all dates provided are tentative and are subject to change.

Reports

Summary Reports