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Next-generation composite conductor cores promise stronger power grids
Iranpolymer/Baspar In the quest for a more sustainable and efficient power grid, technologies are being developed to support the on-going energy transition and grid modernisation, such as the use of PMC cores in overhead line (OHL) conductors. These cores offer…
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Precision in pipe extrusion – the route to sustainability
Iranpolymer/Baspar The production of high-quality pipes was one of the highlights of the extrusion sector with many innovations presented during K 2025. Sustainability, precision, and high productivity serve as the targets of these breakthrough pipe extrusion technologies. KraussMaffei Extrusion presented…
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New EU rules aim to curb pellet pollution across packaging networks
Iranpolymer/Baspar the EU has finalised new rules to reduce microplastic pollution from plastic pellets — small raw materials used widely in packaging production. The regulation, published in the Official Journal on 26 November 2025, introduces stricter handling, transport and compliance…
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Monument Chemical launches its Poly-CO2 line
Iranpolymer/Baspar The company’s new line of PCE polyols can be used to make high-performance polyurethanes for furniture and mattresses, automotive parts, apparel and footwear, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers. Incorporating carbon at the molecular level can lead to performance benefits…
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Decorating plastics robots with precision
Iranpolymer/Baspar The collaboration began at the MECSPE trade fair in Bologna, Italy, where Roboprint’s Founder, Valter Scolaro, and Commercial Manager, Martina Scolaro, met Nigel Smith, Managing Director of TM Robotics — Shibaura Machine’s European distribution partner. Realising they shared the…
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Driving innovation with passion
Iranpolymer/Baspar In the field of high-performance engineering, success is rarely achieved by materials alone; it’s the expertise behind them that makes the difference. ALBIS, a global distributor of thermoplastic materials, goes beyond material distribution by offering deep technical service and…
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TPC milling cutters from LMT Tools impress at TMQS
Iranpolymer/Baspar The machine manufacturer TMQS from Büchen put them to the test in practice and used the TPC M for the first time in its production – with outstanding success. TMQS uses the TPC M from LMT Tools to machine…
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Nexam and Verdofoam create lightweight foam from bio-based plastics
Iranpolymer/Baspar Swedish chemicals company Nexam Chemical and its partner Verdofoam have developed a process to produce expanded bioplastic foam suitable for common packaging and insulation applications. The advance centres on Nexam’s additive technology, which enables expansion of bio-based plastics such…
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Darlington plastic recycling plant sparks health fears and local petition
Iranpolymer/Baspar Plans to install UK’s inaugural large-scale plastic film recycling facility at the former Cleveland Bridge site in Darlington, County Durham, in the northeast of England, have prompted a local campaign and a petition over health concerns. Endolys intends to build pyrolysis…
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Sidel unveils square PET bottle for still water with liquid nitrogen dosing
Iranpolymer/Baspar Packaging machinery supplier Sidel has introduced Nitro Square, a square-shaped PET bottle for still water with liquid nitrogen dosing. The design combines rigid features with more flexible, pressure-absorbing surfaces to maintain the bottle’s square profile while allowing for new designs.…
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Biffa merges its UK PET recycling operations with Esterform
Iranpolymer/Baspar Biffa’s acquisition of Esterform follows its initial investment in the company in 2023. Esterform’s sites in West Yorkshire and Worcestershire take recycled PET pellets to make test tube-shaped pre-forms that are blow-moulded into bottles that can be used for…
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New research demonstrates a simple, eco-friendly method to break down Teflon
Iranpolymer/Baspar Scientists from Newcastle University and the University of Birmingham have developed a clean and energy-efficient way to recycle Teflon® (PTFE), a material best known for its use in non-stick coatings and other applications that demand high chemical and thermal…
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Report reveals bioplastics packaging top innovators
Iranpolymer/Baspar A report by UK intellectual property firm Appleyard Lees has revealed the world’s top innovators in bioplastics packaging in 2023. The annual “Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report” shows that bioplastics patent fillings are making a modest comeback, led by Japanese and South Korean…
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Exclusive Report by Baspar / Precision Engineering for Smart and Sustainable Processing: Innovations in Tooling and Equipment at K2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar The K 2025 International Exhibition, held from October 16 to 23, 2025 in Düsseldorf, showcased the latest breakthroughs in tooling, molds, dies, and auxiliary systems for injection molding and extrusion. This year’s exhibitors focused on enhancing part quality, improving…
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Exclusive Report by Baspar/ Machinery Innovations at K2025 — Smart, Sustainable, and Energy-Efficient Manufacturing
Iranpolymer/Baspar The K 2025 International Exhibition, held from October 16 to 23, 2025, in Düsseldorf, Germany, once again transformed the city into the global capital of plastics and rubber technology. From injection molding halls to film extrusion lines and recycling…
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Exclusive Report by Baspar/ Innovations at K2025 in Tooling and Artificial Intelligence: The Plastic Industry’s Transition Toward Self-Learning Factories
Iranpolymer/Baspar The K 2025 International Exhibition, held from October 16 to 23, 2025, in Düsseldorf, Germany, once again stood as the world’s largest and most influential exhibition for the plastics and rubber industries. For eight days, the Messe Düsseldorf fairgrounds…
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Expanding global manufacturing base for flexible packaging
Iranpolymer/Baspar Cosmo Films expands and installed a cutting-edge, high-speed slitter rewinder at its Carol Stream Warehouse in Chicago. The new equipment reduces the lead-time, ensuring that Cosmo Films can rapidly respond to growing demand and better support its North American…
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Level Up! Your Flexibility – Haitian at K 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar Together with its sister company Haitian Smart Solutions, Haitian International will present a comprehensive range of solutions for the automation and digitalisation of manufacturing cells at K 2025. The focus will be on solutions offering maximum flexibility for customers.…
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Dow unveils DOWSIL 5-1050 for film packaging
Iranpolymer/Baspar In addition to serving as an alternative to fluoro-based options, this technology offers primary benefits, among others, like melt fracture mitigation and die lip build up suppression in linear low density polyethylene grades, leading to high quality films. A…
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Crystal balls & cash revenues: Future-proofing at K Show
Iranpolymer/Baspar The pace of change in global manufacturing, coupled with rising competition, shifting regulations and technological leaps, means standing still is no longer a safe option. Nowhere will that be clearer than at K Show 2025, the world’s leading trade…
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