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Automatic blow moulding for custom liquid packaging
Iranpolymer/Baspar The stability of a liquid package rarely comes down to the container alone. It depends on how well the bottle, the closure, and the realities of filling and shipping are matched to one another. That is the practical question…
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Global shift to EVs spurs innovations in battery materials
Iranpolymer/Baspar Electric vehicles are becoming central to transportation decarbonization strategies, supporting national climate targets and reshaping the future of mobility. The global electric vehicle market is growing rapidly, expected to be valued at around US$ 833.2 billion in 2026 and…
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Rubbermaid adds recycled-content food containers from Eastman
Iranpolymer/Baspar Rubbermaid is broadening its Brilliance range of food storage products by adding items made with Tritan Renew from Eastman. The material is a copolyester produced with certified recycled content using Eastman’s recycling technology. The Brilliance range was first introduced…
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Carbios celebrates 100th batch milestone at its industrial demonstration plant
Iranpolymer/Baspar “Reaching the milestone of 100 batches confirms the robustness and industrial maturity of our technology,” said Benoît Grenot, CEO of Carbios. “Following the demonstration of our ability to process PET packaging waste and deploy this technology through licensing, we have now…
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Penang to Host the 2026 ASEAN Manufacturing Summit
Iranpolymer/Baspar As one of Southeast Asia’s most important manufacturing and semiconductor hubs, Penang, Malaysia, has long been recognised as the “Silicon Valley of the East.” Home to a thriving ecosystem of global semiconductor companies, electronics manufacturers, precision engineering firms, automation…
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Billion and ENGEL enter into new partnership
Iranpolymer/Baspar French injection moulding machine manufacturer Billion SAS and ENGEL have entered into a strategic partnership, setting a clear course for the long term: Billion will remain the central point of contact for servicing existing Billion machines, while ENGEL takes…
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ReBioCycle demonstrates PLA bioplastics closed-loop recycling from mixed plastic waste
Iranpolymer/Baspar The EU-funded ReBioCycle project has demonstrated that PLA bioplastics can be recycled from mixed plastic waste and returned to virgin-quality material, marking a significant step toward circular packaging in Europe. The consortium confirmed that PLA can be effectively sorted…
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Tiny parts, huge quantities, maximum precision
Iranpolymer/Baspar New applications in medical technology, automobile electronics and other industries are generating a rising demand for micro parts made of silicone. starlim, the world’s largest silicone processor, is well prepared. At its headquarters in Marchtrenk, Austria, an entire department…
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Syensqo unveils its latest soil release polymer, Repel-O-Tex Crystal Premium
Iranpolymer/Baspar Repel-O-Tex Crystal Premium is compatible with concentrated liquid laundry formats and pouches. The range prevents greasy stain incrustation and fabric greying by creating a protective shield on fibres during the wash. This new grade delivers over 30% efficacy improvement…
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PureCycle Technologies and Motherson produce Class-A surface automotive bumper prototype
Iranpolymer/Baspar PureCycle Technologies Inc and the Modules & Polymer Products Division of Motherson have successfully produced a Class-A surface automotive bumper prototype utilising 30% PureFive recycled polypropylene. The prototype was produced at Motherson’s facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with feasibility assessment and testing led by the Global Innovation…
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EREMA Group: Plastics recycling remains a long-term growth market
Iranpolymer/Baspar The EREMA Group defied the difficult market conditions in the 2025/26 financial year to post a positive result. To increase the percentage of recyclates in plastic products, the family-owned business continues to invest in research and development. Global demand…
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Closing the gap between composite performance and crashworthiness confidence
Iranpolymer/Baspar Composite crashworthiness is defined by three issues: difficulty in predicting behaviour during impact, the high cost of destructive testing and a continued reliance on iterative development. A serious challenge lies at the root of all three. Currently, there is…
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Transforming end-of-life and scrap tires into recycled materials
Iranpolymer/Baspar Pirelli, Pyrum, Synthos and BASF are jointly advancing a tire-to-tire circular economy initiative in Europe, driving the development of an industrial ecosystem designed to increase the use of recycled materials derived from end-of-life and scrap tires. The process draws…
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The New Evolution of Automotive Plastics
Iranpolymer/Baspar Electrification, intelligent connectivity and globalization have changed what a vehicle part must deliver. Requirements are no longer single-dimensional; they are stacked. One formulation must now carry thermal resistance, chemical durability, paint-free Class-A aesthetics and verifiable recycled content at once.…
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CRUSH! launch new bio-based, biodegradable cellulose fibre floor mats
Iranpolymer/Baspar CRUSH! has unveiled its 100% bio-based, biodegradable cellulose fibre floor mats. When the mats are crushed, they release fragrance. The mats are available in six shapes and signature scents. “CRUSH! is the manifestation of fun, built for the moment of discovery; and you can…
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TotalEnergies Corbion releases First Sustainability Report in the PLA industry
Iranpolymer/Baspar TotalEnergies Corbion has published its first Sustainability Report, marking a major milestone for both the company and the bioplastics industry. As the first PLA producer to publish a dedicated Sustainability Report, the company is setting a new benchmark for transparency,…
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BOPP films market defies volatility to sustain growth
Iranpolymer/Baspar AMI Market Intelligence has released the 2026 update of its authoritative report on the global BOPP films market, offering industry stakeholders and investors a comprehensive and forward-looking analysis of the forces shaping this segment of the flexible films industry.…
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HASCO unveils its new PTFE corrugated hoses
Iranpolymer/Baspar With their high temperature resistance and flexibility, the product range opens up to various applications, especially in the field of high-temperature moulds. The PTFE corrugated hose ensures reliable, high-performance temperature control in operating pressures up to 125 bar. Additionally, the…
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Compounds for high-power, high-voltage power modules
Iranpolymer/Baspar SABIC announced a new series of LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ compounds well suited for high-power, high-voltage electric drive and power module applications, such as insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) power switching devices. New LNP THERMOCOMP OFM76XXP and OFM76EXP compounds, based on…
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Klöckner Pentaplast expand its kp Infinity portfolio
Iranpolymer/Baspar Retailers, producers, and consumers are increasingly focused on packaging sustainability, prompting fresh produce businesses to seek solutions that reduce food waste and improve recyclability. The new kp Infinity Fruit Tray Range was developed with these requirements in mind. Manufactured from…
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