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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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Dow and Univar Solutions announce long-term agreement to distribute Dow’s Decarbia low-carbon products
Iranpolymer/Baspar Dow’s low-carbon product footprints are calculated using a Carbon Footprint Ledger (CFL) methodology. This is limited assured under international PCF standards, including ISO14067 and the GHG Protocol Product Standard. “At Dow, we are investing to develop low‑carbon products at…
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Two in three Brits are concerned about hidden plastics in food packaging
Iranpolymer/Baspar New research reveals there is growing public concern about the hidden plastics used to line paper and card food packaging as well as the use of PFAS in food packaging. PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals’, are persistent chemicals that are…
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Food-grade rHDPE and rPP using Coperion Recycling Technology
Iranpolymer/Baspar Coperion has received a Letter of No Objection (LNO) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP) recycling technology. The letter confirms that the combination of Coperion twin screw extruders and…
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Is it really JUST a skills problem?
Iranpolymer/Baspar The UK’s manufacturing skills shortage is no longer a future concern – it’s a present-day challenge demanding urgent action. But the bigger question is whether this is solely a skills shortage at all. Conversations at Interplas 2026 suggested a…
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New modified PPE grades for 5G/6G-enabled radar sensing
Iranpolymer/Baspar Avient Corporation launched PREPERM™ Low Loss Dielectric Thermoplastics for mmWave radome applications – a new modified polyphenylene ether (PPE) portfolio with four grades created for the surge in 5G/6G-enabled radar sensing across automotive, intelligent transportation, and humanoid robotics. Available…
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Flexible Plastic Fund launch its FlexCircular initiative
Iranpolymer/Baspar FPF Flex Circular is a collaborative effort with DEFRA, PackUK, Welsh Government and Zero Waste Scotland, and a specially commissioned project team comprising Suez, CEFLEX, WRAP and RECOUP. Comprehensive research will initially occur, determining the scale of investment required…
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PureCycle, IPL Schoeller develop polypropylene tubs for Cleveland Kitchen
Iranpolymer/Baspar pureCycle Technologies and packaging services provider IPL Schoeller have developed polypropylene tubs and lids containing 25% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material. Cleveland Kitchen is due to roll out the 24oz container across the US later this month. The packaging is…
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Next-generation baby bottle benefits from high-performance material solutions
Iranpolymer/Baspar Avient Corporation announced that Comotomo, a leading Korean manufacturer of innovative infant care products, has selected Avient’s Colorant Chromatics™ high-temperature color formulation and BASF’s Ultrason® base polymer for the ring component of its next-generation baby bottle. The overmolded ring,…
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