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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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Can post-industrial recycled polypropylene be used in reusable food packaging?
Iranpolymer/Baspar For decades, plastics have been the preferred material for food packaging, combining mechanical strength, barrier properties and transparency at a cost-effective price. However, most plastic packaging follows a linear model—designed for single use—resulting in vast amounts of post-consumer waste…
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SI Group to bring its latest polymer additive technologies to Chinaplas 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar “As we actively invest in cutting-edge, high-quality solutions, we are enhancing our ability to support customers with greater agility and efficiency,” said Frank Yang, Vice President & Managing Director, Asia Pacific. “By staying ahead of evolving industry needs, we…
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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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KRAIBURG TPE to present innovative TPE solutions at CHINAPLAS 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar KRAIBURG TPE, a global manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), is excited to participate in CHINAPLAS 2025. The company will be showcasing its latest TPE solutions tailored for various industries from April 15 to 18, 2025, at Hall 17, Booth…
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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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Berry Global extends B Circular packaging range
Iranpolymer/Baspar The expansion sees 35 total items available to users, covering triggers, screw, child-resistant and flip-flop closures, jars, as well as screw-on nozzles and brush applicators. Items can now be produced with post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, ranging from 30% to 100%, with…
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Recycled graphite for sustainable EVs and batteries
Iranpolymer/Baspar Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, launches the first high-performance solution based on recycled graphite as part of its next-generation material series. The innovative product is based on recycled battery-grade graphite and designed to meet growing demand for sustainable…
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Fixing the core of national electrical grids
Iranpolymer/Baspar Electricity grids across the globe, especially in the US and Europe, face great challenges to upscale their transmission capacity to meet the needs of developing technologies. In many places, electrical lines are 40 or more years old. The gap…
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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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ELIX Polymers promotes sustainability with E-LOOP CR products
Iranpolymer/Baspar With various feedstock and combinations possible, there are three alternative sources for the three main monomers (acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene), fossil-based feedstocks, chemically recycled post-consumer waste, and bio-circular feedstocks. Additionally, the E-LOOP CR products reduce CO2 footprints by enabling sustainable and circular feedstocks…
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Evonik earnings up by a quarter in 2024
Iranpolymer/Baspar Essen, Germany – Cost-cutting and restructuring efforts at Evonik appear to be taking effect, with the company reporting a 24.7% increase in adjusted EBITDA, from 2023’s €1.66bn to €2.06bn in 2024. This was on the back of a slight…
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Ascend achieves full chemical recycling of nylon 6/6
Iranpolymer/Baspar Philadelphia — Ascend Performance Materials has achieved full chemical recycling of nylon 6/6 materials. Ascend reached that milestone in mid-2024 at its production site in Pensacola, Fla., Chief Technology Officer Vikram Gopal said March 4 at Antec 2025 in Philadelphia.…
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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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Huntsman Polyurethanes obtains ISCC+ certification for two plants
Iranpolymer/Baspar Huntsman announced that its Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) manufacturing sites in Jinshan, China, and Osnabrück, Germany, have successfully secured ISCC+ Certification – the globally recognized standard for sustainability and traceability in supply chains. This achievement enables Huntsman to offer mass…
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Zero greenhouse gas emissions for Perstorp’s Waspik site
Iranpolymer/Baspar To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Perstorp Waspik has taken several steps including replacing all fossil fuel forklift trucks with electric ones and all lighting with LED. Additionally, all the natural gas used for heating has been replaced by biogas,…
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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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Green Science Alliance utilises 3D printing and plant-based, biomass biodegradable resin to make furniture
Iranpolymer/Baspar If they so desire, the company could go on to make any kind of furniture and objects using plant-based biomass resin with a 3D printer. But on this occasion, Green Science Alliance utilised a polylactic acid (PLA) based resin. Additionally, the…
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