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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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Carboxylated nitrile rubber (XNBR) market forecast at $5.9 billion by 2032
Iranpolymer/Baspar Newark, DE – The global market for Carboxylated Nitrile Rubber (XNBR) is experiencing notable growth, driven by its expanding applications across various industries. As of 2022, the market size for XNBR is valued at approximately USD 4 billion. Forecasts…
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Maximizing efficiency in plastic injection molding: guide to in-mold labeling
Iranpolymer/Baspar In-Mold Labeling (IML) Injection Molding is a cutting-edge technology that integrates the labeling process with the plastic injection molding of a product. This method allows labels to be embedded into the product’s surface during the molding process, resulting in…
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Arburg wants to inspire a new generation of plastic professionals at Fakuma
Iranpolymer/Baspar At Fakuma 2024, Arburg hopes to inspire school and university students, as well as early-career professionals, to join the plastics industry. Its career-focused campaign – called “Mold your dreams, mold your future” – will be held on its stand on…
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ENGEL increases efficiency in LSR injection moulding
Iranpolymer/Baspar The e-victory 100 produces single-wire seals using a 256-cavity mould from RICO. Its precise clamping force distribution and high platen parallelism ensure consistently high-quality parts in all cavities. Remarkably, the cycle time is just 12 seconds, guaranteeing fast, efficient…
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Braskem launches bio-attributed PP for packaging applications
Iranpolymer/Baspar Braskem announced the launch of a new grade of bio-attributed polypropylene (PP) in the US market. The Brazilian petrochemical giant has added the bio-circular resin to its range of circular solutions, sold under the brand Wenew. The brand was…
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German plastic packaging companies pessimistic about sales prospects
Iranpolymer/Baspar The German Industrial Association for Plastic Packaging (IK) has released the results of its economic survey for the fourth quarter of 2024. Results show a ‘mixed picture’ amongst IK members regarding the current economic situation and forecast for 2025, the association…
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Over 800 companies to participate in Iran Plast intl. expo
Iranpolymer/ Baspar– Iran’s 18th International Exhibition of Plastic, Rubber, Machinery, and Equipment (IRAN PLAST 2024) is going to kick off at the Tehran Permanent International Fairground on Sunday, NIPNA reported. According to the exhibition’s organizer, 288 foreign companies from China,…
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Australian Government invests in soft plastics recycling technology
Iranpolymer/Baspar The Australian Government has announced a A$15.6m ($10.5m) investment to enhance soft plastics recycling in Victoria. The investment is intended to divert more than 43,000 tonnes (t) of soft plastics from landfills annually. This initiative is part of the…
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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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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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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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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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Scotland opens consultation on single-use cups charge
Iranpolymer/Baspar The Scottish government has opened a consultation on introducing a charge for single-use beverage cups. The cabinet is proposing to introduce a charge of at least GBP 0.25 (€0.30) for all disposable cups, regardless of material. The consultation highlights…
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High stability and long service life for batteries
Iranpolymer/Baspar The demand for plastics that can be integrated into existing material combinations to achieve a highly effective thermal management system has increased by leaps and bounds in recent years. The reason for this is batteries and charging systems are…
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(2023) The 18th IranPlast International Exhibition
Iranpolymer/Baspar The 18th IranPlast International Exhibition IranPlast International Exhibition seeks to provide a basis for the prosperity of the domestic plastic industry market and facilitate the global marketing process and the presence of this part of the country’s industry in…
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