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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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Making a Play With PHA
Iranpolymer/Baspar The drive toward sustainability is requiring North American processors — especially those serving the disposable packaging markets — to give more consideration to their material choices. Whether driven by their brand owner customers or internal demands or goals, molders…
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Alliance to End Plastic Waste reduced 80,000 tonnes of waste in 2023
Iranpolymer/Baspar The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) has published its 2023 progress report. The Singapore-based industry Alliance said it reduced 79,801 tonnes of unmanaged plastic waste in 2023, bringing its cumulative impact to 118,580 tonnes since it started operations in…
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Mars projects it will also miss 2025 target
Iranpolymer/Baspar Brand owner Mars says the design and infrastructure changes that are needed to meet its recycling goals are “taking longer than we anticipated” – and that it will miss certain goals it set for 2025. When it signed onto…
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Coveris presents innovation in plastic and paper-based packaging at FachPack 2024
Iranpolymer/Baspar At the upcoming FachPack 2024 exhibition, Coveris brings its No Waste vision to the next level by introducing a range of sustainably designed films, laminates, fibre-based and premade packaging. Fully in line with its No Waste strategy, Coveris fully supports the ESG…
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Engineering and design of tethered PET beverage caps
Iranpolymer/Baspar Origin Materials, a technology company with a mission to enable the world’s transition to sustainable materials, revealed engineering and design innovations in its manufacturing of tethered PET caps, the first tethered PET caps ever made. “The EU Single-Use Plastic…
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New range of headsets for children from sustainable materials
Iranpolymer/Baspar INEOS Styrolution announced that POGS has selected the ECO version of one of the company’s high-performance Novodur® grades for a new range of headphones for children. The new headsets are now available in stores. POGS produces safe and durable headphones specifically…
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New partnership for detecting ocean plastics from space
Iranpolymer/Baspar EyeSea, a New Zealand-based non-profit organisation dedicated to mapping ocean pollution, is partnering with Swiss technology company Grundo to detect ocean plastics from space. EyeSea developed a mobile app targeted at seafarers to report maritime pollution. Launched in 2020,…
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RecyClass updates design for recycling guidelines
Iranpolymer/Baspar RecyClass has updated its design for recycling guidelines following testing it commissioned earlier this year. The new version includes a restructuring of the decorations sections in order to clarify the impact of inks and labels on recycling. The guidelines now include a…
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