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The REWIND project: Dismantling end-of-life wind turbine blades to improve circularity
Iranpolymer/Baspar Today, roughly 2.5 million tonnes of composite materials are used in wind turbines globally. Approximately 350 Ktonnes of end-of-life (EoL) wind turbine blades will be decommissioned in Europe by 2030. However, recycling composite materials remains challenging and the circularity of wind turbine blades is currently…
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SK chemicals unveils new copolyester material with enhanced recyclability
Iranpolymer/Baspar South Korean company SK Chemicals has introduced a new copolyester material designed to improve recyclability and moulding versatility for large-sized containers. Dubbed ‘ECOTRIA CLARO 300’, the material maintains the transparency and chemical resistance of traditional copolyesters while offering enhanced features for…
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Moretto puts stronger focus on grinders
Iranpolymer/Baspar Italy-based Moretto SpA has been supplying auxiliary equipment for the plastics processing industry for over four decades. Its booth at Fakuma is a window into its vast product portfolio, from sills to hopper loaders, from dryers to dosing units.…
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Can biodegradable bioplastics keep their promise?
Iranpolymer/Baspar Bioplastics are gaining attention as sustainable alternatives to petrochemical-based plastics because they’re derived from renewable, bio-based feedstocks. They can be used to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and minimise the environmental footprint. But can they keep this up in the long term? IDTechEx’s latest market…
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Second edition of PRS Middle East & Africa proves a resounding success
Iranpolymer/Baspar The second edition of the Plastics Recycling Show Middle East & Africa in Dubai has built on the success of last year’s first edition to firmly establish the event as the region’s stand-out event for all those engaged in…
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Axens starts commercialising PET depolymerisation technology
Iranpolymer/Baspar French chemical recycler Axens announced it has started commercialising its Rewind PET depolymerisation technology. Back in 2020, Axens, Japan-based chemical recycler Jeplan, and the French Institute of Petroleum (IFPEN) signed a joint development and commercialisation agreement in order to…
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Diing Kuen shows off benefits of blown film extrusion lines
Iranpolymer/Baspar Diing Kuen, a prominent name in the plastics extrusion industry, has been at the forefront of innovation for over four decades. Known for its ability to provide full-plant solutions and highly customized machinery, Diing Kuen has remained a leader…
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Cannon Afros broadens low-pressure elastomer solutions offering through new acquisition
Iranpolymer/Baspar This deal enriches Cannon Afros’ portfolio with low-pressure, multi-component, PUR and BDO/Amin/MOCA machines, completing its offering to include all elastomer applications. PUR Holding will keep 25% of the shareholding while supporting Polytec EMC Engineering’s growth course. “In line with our growth strategy and to…
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The Rubber Division announces their 2025 Science and Technology award winners
Iranpolymer/Baspar Akron, OH – The Rubber Division, ACS annually honors the best of the best with the most prestigious awards in our industry the Science & Technology Awards. The 2025 winners will accept these awards and be celebrated at a…
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Extremely soft custom-made compounds for medical devices
Iranpolymer/Baspar The demand for ultrasoft TPEs has been increasing across various industrial sectors. The reasons for this are obvious. Whether they are intended for key products such as orthopedic equipment or applications in prosthetics – their particularly soft surface feel,…
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CLF: Pushing the boundary of plastics injection machineries capacity
Iranpolymer/Baspar At the recent Taipei PLAS 2024, Chuan Lih Fa (CLF) made a significant impact by showcasing three of its most advanced plastic injection molding machines: the outward toggle tube plastic injection molding machine (TWII), the co-injection multicolor plastic injection molding machine…
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Oerlikon HRSflow’s new external valve gate end rings
Iranpolymer/Baspar Their higher wear and corrosion resistance allows them to withstand the processing of materials such as PA6/PA66, PBT, POM, PPA and PPS, filled with carbon or glass fibres to increase their mechanical properties. These abrasive reinforcing materials would normally lead to premature…
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German pigments maker Heubach Group sold to India’s Sudarshan Chemical
Iranpolymer/Baspar Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd. of India is acquiring German pigments maker Heubach Group in a deal valued at 127.5 million euros ($139 million). In a news release, officials with SCIL in Maharashtra said the acquisition “will create a global…
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Coperion goes digital to showcase plastics recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar At Fakuma, Coperion is showcasing a 3D simulation of a complete plastics recycling plant. Together with its subsidiary Herbold, acquired two years ago, the Germany-based machine manufacturer is using technology to demonstrate the plastics recycling process. “Coperion is always…
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Lightweight TPE with a high proportion of recycled content
Iranpolymer/Baspar Industry demand for lightweight materials that have properties comparable to those of conventional materials in their specific application environments has been increasing by leaps and bounds in recent years. The replacement of conventional thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) by Lightweight TPEs…
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Fimic expects market recovery in time for K
Iranpolymer/Baspar Hope is a prominent feeling among plastics recyclers at Fakuma: hope that the market will recover soon and hope that next year will bring an expected boom. Of those at the trade show in Friedrichshafen, Germany, most say they…
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Alternative recycling streams drive EPS packaging’s 30% recycling rate in North America
Iranpolymer/Baspar EPS recycling mostly occurs through business-to-business (B2B) systems and alternative channels, rather than traditional curb-side programmes for consumers. Post-consumer materials are products generated by households or commercial, industrial and institutional facilities and can no longer be used for their intended purpose. As Betsy…
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Designing packaging production process for sustainability
Iranpolymer/Baspar One of the many challenges in adopting the circular economy concept lies in the production set up of a business operation. The shift entails investment and a transformation of the production process which could take time and resources on…
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Post-recycled resins for diverse applications
Iranpolymer/Baspar Environmental campaigns have long revealed the negative effects of plastic waste in the environment. When plastic litter builds up on land and in the ocean, it poses serious threats to all species on Earth. To help people accept personal…
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Japanese partnership develops recycled BOPP
Iranpolymer/Baspar Apartnership comprising of TOPPAN, RM Tohcello, and Mitsui Chemicals have announced the development of a recycled biaxially oriented polypropylene film (BOPP). The development, claimed to be suitable for mass production, comes after the partners engaged in a joint pilot test for…
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