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Highland Plastics introduces antimony-free Kelvinite 2100 FRPP
Iranpolymer/Baspar As China, which accounts for 48% of the world’s antimony supply, enforces its export restrictions, manufacturers reliant on antimony-containing flame-retardant polymers face the prospect of significant supply chain disruptions and cost increases. Kelvinite 2100 offers an immediate, sustainable, and…
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New CHINAPLAS 2025 chapter opens and continues to grow globally
Iranpolymer/Baspar As the global economy gradually recovers, China continues to be a crucial engine driving worldwide economic growth. In the new framework of dual circulation in the domestic and international markets, CHINAPLAS 2025 will be held at Shenzhen, a major…
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ExxonMobil invest $200M to expand Texas chemical recycling capacity
Iranpolymer/Baspar US-based ExxonMobil announced plans to invest over $200 million to expand chemical recycling capacity at its sites in Baytown and Beaumont, Texas. The oil and gas giant said it plans to add new pyrolysis units at the sites, increasing capacity by…
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Polyurethane dispersion for premium packaging coatings and inks
Iranpolymer/Baspar Lubrizol introduces Sancure™ 20898 polyurethane dispersion, the latest addition to its innovative portfolio of advanced resin technologies for coatings. Designed for packaging coatings and durable inks, Sancure 20898 enhances the performance of coatings used in hot stamp foil (HSF) holographic…
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Wacker presents customized silicone rubber grades for medical applications
Iranpolymer/Baspar Munich, Germany – At this year’s COMPAMED medical technology tradeshow, WACKER will be presenting customized silicone rubber grades that set new standards with their optimized properties in terms of haptics, tensile strength and adhesion. Products in the limelight are…
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Eco-friendly solutions reducing the need for virgin plastic production
Iranpolymer/Baspar In order to meet the high demands for environmental responsibility, recyclability, and quality across different industries, Greco has launched various new products that are even more friendly to the environment and these were shown at the exhibition. The company highlighted…
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Jing Day Machinery: pioneering solutions in rubber molding
Iranpolymer/Baspar Jing Day Machinery Industrial Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of an extensive range of silicone and rubber molding machines, providing customized solutions for clients around the world. With a steadfast commitment to innovative design, robust manufacturing…
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Fast cure adhesive for transport manufacturing
Iranpolymer/Baspar SCIGRIP SG300 was developed specifically for the transport industry and is suitable for primerless metal, composite and plastic bonding in the automotive, rail and marine sectors. It can also be used for infrastructure products like wind energy and agriculture. The adhesive can…
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FKI premier plastic extrusion machine goes carbon neutral
Iranpolymer/Baspar Fong Kee International Machinery (FKI), a premier Taiwanese manufacturer of high-quality plastics extrusion machines, took the opportunity to showcase its role in addressing critical global challenges such as sustainability, digitalization, and the shift toward renewable energy at TaipeiPLAS 2024. The…
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The TARPAULIFE Project: Polyolefin-coated fabrics to transport freshwater by sea
Iranpolymer/Baspar Tarpaulins are large sheets of strong, water-resistant material used for protection from extreme conditions. They’re most commonly made from PVC-coated polyester, characterised by its low price and good resistance. However, they’re also harder to recycle than other plastics. The TARPAULIFE Project,…
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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies develops in-wheel motors with patented seal design
Iranpolymer/Baspar In-wheel motors (IVM) for electric vehicles offer various advantages. Elements such as transmissions, brakes and suspensions can either move much closer to the point of power transmission or be completely eliminated. IVMs also include wheel-specific torque control, enhanced comfort and more…
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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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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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Sustainable packaging made with bio-renewable polyethylene
Iranpolymer/Baspar SABIC has joined forces with Lamb Weston, a major global brand owner and producer of frozen potato products, in a closed-loop process designed to create low-weight sustainable packaging bags made with a thin coextrusion film structure. At least 60%…
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WACKER: Exploring Innovative Applications of Silicones
Iranpolymer/Baspar Silicones are in every corner of our lives. They play an important role in industries such as automotive, healthcare and construction. In 1947, Wacker Chemie AG (WACKER) became the first European company to produce silicones, and now it is…
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Covestro highlights sustainable materials at Fakuma
Iranpolymer/Baspar Covestro will showcase its latest advancements in sustainability and circular economy solutions at this year’s Fakuma. The company will feature a range of materials and technologies designed for automotive, electronics, consumer goods, and textile applications, all aimed at reducing…
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Food vacuum containers from recycled ocean bound plastic
Iranpolymer/Baspar SABIC reports that B!POD, a business unit of SAES Getters, has selected SABIC’s OBP-based polypropylene resin as the material for their containers. In close collaboration, the partners selected SABIC® PP 576P, a high-gloss grade from the company’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio of circular resins.…
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Counting down the days to K 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar The event promises trade visitors the highest-level innovations. This year’s focus is represented in the heading “The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible”. Trends related to the circular economy and digitalisation, intended as the responsibility for people and the…
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Firestone reveals the all-new long-lasting Transforce HT3 and CV2 tires
Iranpolymer/Baspar Nashville, TN – Bridgestone announced the debut of Firestone’s latest tires featuring the ENLITEN™ Technology, the all-new Transforce HT3 and CV2. Engineered specifically for hardworking commercial highway vehicles, Firestone’s latest fleet tires are designed to deliver wet-weather performance, low-speed…
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Innovations for large machines and injection moulding processes
Iranpolymer/Baspar Focus on Innovation: Polyurethane Flooding for Perfect Surfaces A key highlight this year is polyurethane (PUR) flooding, also known as “in-mould painting” or ENGEL clearmelt. By applying a polyurethane layer directly in the mould, parts gain a high-quality surface finish…
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