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SUQQU launches sustainable makeup compact
Iranpolymer/Baspar Beauty brand SUQQU has unveiled its new setting powder packaging that utilises Eastman’s Cristal One copolyester. After looking for a suitable alternative to acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), SUQQU partnered with Eastman. The duo found that Cristal One fulfilled the company’s functional criteria while maintaining a “luxury…
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K 2025: The Power of Plastics
Iranpolymer/Baspar From 8 to 15 October 2025, K in Düsseldorf will again become the main stage for the international plastics and rubber industry – making an unmistakable statement with its motto “The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible”.…
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Cross the Panama Canal using a recycled plastic bridge
Iranpolymer/Baspar Measuring 81 metres in length, the bridge connects four communities and aims to improve the mobility and safety of over 300 people. Considering the diverse social, environmental, and economic challenges seen in Latin America, the pedestrian bridge symbolises that change…
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Groundbreaking innovation for liquid sachet packaging
Iranpolymer/Baspar Estimates* suggest that approximately 855 billion sachets were used globally in 2018. Most of these packs are produced with complex multi-layered packaging that can withstand the nature of the ingredients and preserve the products during the supply chain for their required…
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TEP invests big with Wittmann
Iranpolymer/Baspar Ian Taylor, Technical Director at TEP, says, “The current demand for our manufacturing services and large mouldings is high. Our new Wittmann machine – set for delivery in August 2025 – will complement TEP’s existing machinery and will provide…
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Borealis introduces renewables-based polymer grade for footwear midsoles
Iranpolymer/Baspar Borealis has introduced a renewables-based ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) grade designed for shoewear midsoles. EVA is a lightweight, foam-like material that provides comfort, cushioning and firmness, making it ideal for midsole applications. Part of the Bornewables™ portfolio, the new…
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SMX, Aegis Packaging partner to enhance plastic packaging recyclability
Iranpolymer/Baspar SMX (Security Matters) and Aegis Packaging have announced a collaborative ‘physical to digital’ sustainable packaging initiative, helping companies meet increasing global demand for circular, transparent, and efficient plastics. The collaboration combines SMX’s expertise in invisible molecular marking and blockchain…
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Borealis unveils new recycled linear low density polyethylene grade
Iranpolymer/Baspar Borealis and Ecoplast, an Austrian recycler the company acquired in 2018, have collaborated on this project since 2022. After working for two years to overcome challenges like incorporating high proportions of recycled content while also meeting the performance demands of…
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K 2025: Playing on a Field 25 Times the Size of a Football Pitch!
The K 2025 exhibition is considered the most prestigious trade fair for the plastics and rubber industries in the world. It is held every three years in Düsseldorf, Germany (this year from October 8 to 15). Since its early years…
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Nelipak invests in future of sterile barrier medical packaging in APAC
Iranpolymer/Baspar Rigid and flexible packaging solutions manufacturer Nelipak is investing in the future of sterile barrier medical packaging in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with an intention to extend its capabilities in meeting increasing customer requirements. Nelipak is strengthening its capabilities in APAC…
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A healthy dose of precision blending
Iranpolymer/Baspar Wittmann’s Gravimax blenders have significantly improved over the years, boasting numerous functions to ensure easy operation and consistently high-quality parts. They’re available with various throughput rates and touchscreen control terminals, with all parameters being set and retrieved via the…
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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies launches new 70 EPDM 335DW compound for O-rings
Iranpolymer/Baspar According to a 2024 report by UNESCO, “2.2 billion people worldwide live without access to clean drinking water and 3.5 billion lack access to safely managed sanitation.” Freudenberg Sealing Technologies’ new O-ring made from the 70 EPDM 335DW compound…
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NGR at CHINAPLAS: Innovative recycling machines
Iranpolymer/Baspar NGR builds customized plastic recycling machines and turns waste products into valuable raw materials. Driven by the mission “working for a better future”, NGR works on innovative solutions in the segments post industrial, post consumer and PET recycling. NGR’s…
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Superior insulation for electric motors
Iranpolymer/Baspar Syensqo and Politubes have announced a strategic partnership to develop slot liner spiral-wound tubes using Ajedium™ polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) film. These spiral-wound slot liner tubes leverage the high-performance properties of Ajedium™ PEEK films, providing superior insulation for…
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FOAMO brews in eco cup market
Iranpolymer/Baspar Every aspect of R&D to full scale production and commercialisation of the FOAMO cups and lids manufacturing process was meticulously defined by the Birmingham-based family business. Designed, engineered and manufactured entirely in the UK on two dedicated Sumitomo (SHI) Demag…
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Syensqo introduces its Ryton polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) coating grade
Iranpolymer/Baspar “With this innovative Ryton solution, we are responding to an industry trend that focuses on more easily applied high-performance coatings with a smaller health, safety and environmental (HSE) footprint,” said Hong Chen, Principal Research Scientist at Syensqo. “Building on…
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Portfolio expansion with new recyclate-based PP and PE grades
Iranpolymer/Baspar Ultrapolymers Germany, a subsidiary of the international plastics distributor Ultrapolymers, has expanded its portfolio of post-consumer and post-industrial recyclates (PCR, PIR) with new grades from LyondellBasell, which are particularly suitable for hard and soft packaging, containers and films. Under…
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CHINAPLAS focuses on green, smart, and high-tech solutions
Iranpolymer/Baspar Sustainability and environmental awareness have become global industry trends. In the dynamic landscape of the plastics and rubber industries to be showcased at CHINAPLAS 2025, the concept of a circular economy will continue to be one of the key focuses…
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Syensqo achieves breakthrough in mechanical recycling of PVDC multilayer food packaging
Iranpolymer/Baspar Syensqo, a leading global provider of advanced performance materials and chemical solutions, has announced the completion of an recycling initiative. The results of comprehensive trials show that multilayer food packaging structures with Ixan® polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) can effectively be recycled into valuable…
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Berry Global creates recycled plastic packaging for Mars’ pantry jars
Iranpolymer/Baspar Berry Global has rolled out 100% recycled plastic packaging for the confectionery giant Mars. It has created pantry jars for treats such as M&M’S, Skittles and Starburst. The updated pantry jars, now available across the US, are made entirely…
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