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Lego Group’s purchase of mass-balanced polymer surges to 30%
Iranpolymer/Baspar The earnings report for the first half of 2024 released today by Danish toymaker Lego Group contained a number of highlights, particularly as regards the company’s progress towards its sustainability goals. While the company delivered double-digit growth on the…
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Berkeley scientists develop polyolefin depolymerisation technology
Iranpolymer/Baspar Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley have developed a depolymerisation technology to chemically recycle polyolefins. In a new paper, the team described the method as a scalable, energetically and environmentally viable solution to hard-to-recycle plastics. Unlike pyrolysis, the…
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Polymer colorants derived from recycled content
Iranpolymer/Baspar Avient Corporation announced the launch of OnColor™ REC Polymer Colorants, formulated with pigments derived from recycled content, including end-of-life tires. They offer an alternative to traditional carbon black formulations and can help manufacturers reduce their product carbon footprint (PCF).…
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SÜDPACK unveils PET floatable lidding films
Iranpolymer/Baspar Film manufacturer SÜDPACK has launched PET floatable lidding films that are designed for use on mono-APET trays. These low-density, sealable top webs can be separated during recycling from the APET bottom webs, producing cleanly recycled materials for infeed into…
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FANUC injects a new dimension into moulding processes at FAKUMA 2024
Iranpolymer/Baspar FANUC is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its high-performance ROBOSHOT fully electric injection moulding machine. The enduring appeal of ROBOSHOT, alongside FANUC’s long-standing experience and continuous innovation in the field of injection moulding, will receive a full showcase at the…
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Huntsman launches thermoplastic soling solution for footwear
Iranpolymer/Baspar Huntsman has developed a new range of innovative, high-performing thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) materials for the footwear industry that offer new possibilities for soling applications. The new AVALON GECKO TPU portfolio offers a series of products that have exceptional grip and durability and have…
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Benvic returns to Fakuma 2024 with circular economy solutions
Iranpolymer/Baspar Consolidating leadership in developing innovative ecological solutions A successful show experience last year and a new company mission statement launched in May 2024 – Redesigning plastics. For good. – indicate that Benvic is consolidating its leadership in developing innovative ecological solutions for polymer-based manufacturing…
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Mondi will showcase sustainable packaging innovations at FACHPACK 2024
Iranpolymer/Baspar Mondi will have its portfolio of innovative and flexible packaging solutions on display at this year’s FACHPACK. Mondi’s approach of designing packaging and paper solutions that are sustainable by design and fit-for-purpose allows the company to collaborate closely with customers…
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Global silicone market forecast at $29.4 billion by 2034
Iranpolymer/Baspar Newark, DE – The global silicone market is poised for significant growth, with sales estimated at USD 18,432.1 million in 2024 and projected to reach USD 29,456.9 million by 2034 according to Future Market Insights. This represents a steady…
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Prism Worldwide announces the launch of CIRX car mats featuring Ancora TPE technology
Iranpolymer/Baspar Kirkland, WA— Prism Worldwide is thrilled to unveil its latest innovation with the launch of CIRX™ car mats, engineered with our cutting-edge Ancora™ TPE technology. These pioneering mats are crafted from Ancora C-1082, a high-performance material that incorporates 50%…
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Reducing wear for processing aggressive materials
Iranpolymer/Baspar Working in partnership with European and UK manufacturers allows for enhanced solutions to include splines, co-rotational shafts, mixer elements and sectional barrels. Hertfordshire-based Magog Industries offers its latest range in coatings and materials, designed to further enhance longer life and greater…
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Understanding the differences between silicone and fluorosilicone
Iranpolymer/Baspar Silicone and fluorosilicone are synthetic elastomers that are used extensively across various industry sectors. Due to the unique properties of these materials, they are often the preferred compound for manufacturing sealing products in the aerospace, medical and food industries.…
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5 questions for Marc Verbruggen, CEO Emirates Biotech
Iranpolymer/Baspar 1. Why did Emirates Biotech choose the UAE for a PLA production facility? If you build a production plan – and honestly it doesn’t matter what type of production plan you’re building – you often have two choices. Either…
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Sustainable soft-rigid compatible material solutions
Iranpolymer/Baspar SABIC and The Lubrizol Corporation have developed compatible material solutions well suited for various applications in the consumer electronics and mobility industries, among others. These solutions, which combine soft and rigid materials, can help customers advance their sustainability goals, enhance…
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Advanced Plastics delivers injection moulding to North East
Iranpolymer/Baspar Hull-based Advanced Plastics provides a diverse range of technical injection moulding products for blue chip clients across a wide range of market sectors. Now approaching its 33rd year, the company’s manufacturing practices, and technical abilities are second to none.…
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Alpla launches reusable PET bottle for cosmetic applications
Iranpolymer/Baspar Packaging and recycling specialist ALPLA and zerooo initiator SEA ME GmbH have developed a standardised solution for cosmetics and care products. From September, the first brands will be presenting shampoo, shower gel, detergent, body lotion and dental care products…
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Abu Dhabi Mobility exchanges plastic bottles for bus trips
Iranpolymer/Baspar Abu Dhabi Mobility, a government-owned transportation company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), allows its customers to take the bus for free as a reward for recycling their plastic bottles. The incentive-based plastic bottle recycling initiative that was launched…
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Wittmann launches product carbon footprint calculation software
Iranpolymer/Baspar Wittmann has added a software update to its manufacturing execution system (MES) to automatically calculate product carbon footprint (PCF). The Austria-based injection moulding machine manufacturer’s MES is called Temi+. It contains modules for intelligent production planning, monitoring, data storage,…
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AC Plastics secures contracts to supply components for luxury car brands
Iranpolymer/BasparAC Plastics announced the successful acquisition of two substantial contracts to injection mould components for upcoming models of two UK-manufactured luxury car brands. These contracts, set to run over the next seven years, reflect the company’s continued commitment to excellence in…
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The true colours of Glazpart
Iranpolymer/Baspar Plastic injection moulder Glazpart emphasises the growing consumer demand for aesthetic appeal in home products and how offering customised colour options sets it apart from competitors. When it comes to keeping customers and in particular consumers satisfied, then proposing plastic products…
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