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Cortec launches stretch film with permanent ESD/corrosion protection
Iranpolymer/Baspar US-based Cortec has introduced a new packaging film for the electronics sector: EcoSonic VpCI-125 HP permanent electrostatic discharge (ESD) stretch film. It has been developed to deliver ESD protection together with corrosion inhibition. The film is formulated to maintain…
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Next-generation composite conductor cores promise stronger power grids
Iranpolymer/Baspar In the quest for a more sustainable and efficient power grid, technologies are being developed to support the on-going energy transition and grid modernisation, such as the use of PMC cores in overhead line (OHL) conductors. These cores offer…
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Amcor utilises recycled plastic for skincare stick applicator
Iranpolymer/Baspar Amcor selects recycled plastic from its proprietary CleanStream technology for a skincare stick applicator for sports brand Decathlon. By choosing Amcor’s 25 ml stick, Decathlon is demonstrating its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. With 87% rPP, each applicator offers…
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SABIC unveils its LNP ELCRES NPCRX9612U resin
Iranpolymer/Baspar “SABIC is investing in the research and development of new materials that can help OEMs get ahead of the curve in compliance and performance,” said Sergi Monros, Vice President, SABIC Polymers, Specialities BU. “Our deep understanding of customers’ current…
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Precision in pipe extrusion – the route to sustainability
Iranpolymer/Baspar The production of high-quality pipes was one of the highlights of the extrusion sector with many innovations presented during K 2025. Sustainability, precision, and high productivity serve as the targets of these breakthrough pipe extrusion technologies. KraussMaffei Extrusion presented…
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Norway opens new national plastic packaging waste sorting facility, Områ
Iranpolymer/Baspar Områ will utilise advanced sensor-based technology to sort mixed plastic waste into ten separate mono-fractions, including: Polyethene (PE). Polypropylene (PP). Polyethene terephthalate (PET). Polystyrene (PS). And others. This closes the loop for plastics, representing one of the most advanced…
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ALPLA secures grant to pilot food-grade HDPE recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar Austrian packaging and recycling company ALPLA has secured government funding in the Netherlands and set up a new recycling business there, trialling a patented solvent-based technology to produce food-grade recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE). Pilot testing has begun at the…
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New EU rules aim to curb pellet pollution across packaging networks
Iranpolymer/Baspar the EU has finalised new rules to reduce microplastic pollution from plastic pellets — small raw materials used widely in packaging production. The regulation, published in the Official Journal on 26 November 2025, introduces stricter handling, transport and compliance…
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Emirates Biotech launch its new PLA biopolymers line
Iranpolymer/Baspar The product launch marks the start of Emirates Biotech’s pre-marketing across the Middle East, providing customers with the opportunity to source locally stocked PLA quickly and with smaller minimum order volumes. This should make it easier for regional converters,…
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Monument Chemical launches its Poly-CO2 line
Iranpolymer/Baspar The company’s new line of PCE polyols can be used to make high-performance polyurethanes for furniture and mattresses, automotive parts, apparel and footwear, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers. Incorporating carbon at the molecular level can lead to performance benefits…
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Europe’s plastics recyclers hit record downturn as capacity shrinks
Iranpolymer/Baspar Europe’s plastics recycling industry recorded its steepest decline in 2024, with turnover down 5.5% and installed capacity contracting at a record pace, according to the latest annual report published by Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE). Preliminary 2025 data point to…
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Decorating plastics robots with precision
Iranpolymer/Baspar The collaboration began at the MECSPE trade fair in Bologna, Italy, where Roboprint’s Founder, Valter Scolaro, and Commercial Manager, Martina Scolaro, met Nigel Smith, Managing Director of TM Robotics — Shibaura Machine’s European distribution partner. Realising they shared the…
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Toray develops recycling technology for diverse CFRP
Iranpolymer/Baspar Toray is already providing customers with prototype samples with the aim of developing performance and decorative materials for diverse applications, like automobiles, construction, electricals and electronics, and daily necessities. Utilising chemical recycling as a reducing agent in steel furnaces is becoming…
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Driving innovation with passion
Iranpolymer/Baspar In the field of high-performance engineering, success is rarely achieved by materials alone; it’s the expertise behind them that makes the difference. ALBIS, a global distributor of thermoplastic materials, goes beyond material distribution by offering deep technical service and…
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TPC milling cutters from LMT Tools impress at TMQS
Iranpolymer/Baspar The machine manufacturer TMQS from Büchen put them to the test in practice and used the TPC M for the first time in its production – with outstanding success. TMQS uses the TPC M from LMT Tools to machine…
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Amcor reports profit growth in Q1 and maintains fiscal 2026 guidance
Iranpolymer/Baspar packaging solutions company Amcor has registered a growth in its first-quarter (Q1) profit and reaffirmed its earnings guidance for fiscal 2026. The company’s net income reached $262m in Q1 (ended 30 September 2025). This included costs related to its acquisition of Berry…
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Accumold to showcase ultra-precise plastic injection moulding at COMPAMED 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar At its stand, Accumold will highlight its 40+ years of experience in high-volume micro moulding, supporting medical applications where precision and reliability are key. The company is known for producing parts with micron-level tolerances, microfluidic channels, and components smaller than a…
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Nexam and Verdofoam create lightweight foam from bio-based plastics
Iranpolymer/Baspar Swedish chemicals company Nexam Chemical and its partner Verdofoam have developed a process to produce expanded bioplastic foam suitable for common packaging and insulation applications. The advance centres on Nexam’s additive technology, which enables expansion of bio-based plastics such…
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Darlington plastic recycling plant sparks health fears and local petition
Iranpolymer/Baspar Plans to install UK’s inaugural large-scale plastic film recycling facility at the former Cleveland Bridge site in Darlington, County Durham, in the northeast of England, have prompted a local campaign and a petition over health concerns. Endolys intends to build pyrolysis…
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Envalior’s sustainable engineering materials solutions
Iranpolymer/Baspar Twenty years ago, claiming you could make high-spec components from used cooking oil would have probably got you some funny looks at trade shows. But today, circular and bio-circular feedstocks – including recycled oils, discarded fishing nets, industrial glass…
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