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Polystar leads the game in plastics recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar Polystar showcased its cutting-edge machinery and highlighted its commitment to advancing sustainable manufacturing solutions at TaipeiPLAS 2024. David Lo, CMO of Polystar, guided visitors through an impressive display of product samples produced and recycled by the company’s plastic recycling (Repro-Flex,…
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How rubber is improving animal welfare
Iranpolymer/Baspar Since 1968, KRAIBURG has been committed to giving old car tyres a second life. Today, approximately 7.5 million tyres are recycled into durable rubber mats for animal barns annually. The company harnesses the key properties of tyres—dimensional stability, elasticity, and abrasion…
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FKI premier plastic extrusion machine goes carbon neutral
Iranpolymer/Baspar Fong Kee International Machinery (FKI), a premier Taiwanese manufacturer of high-quality plastics extrusion machines, took the opportunity to showcase its role in addressing critical global challenges such as sustainability, digitalization, and the shift toward renewable energy at TaipeiPLAS 2024. The…
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Fortum produces biodegradable plastic from captured carbon in world first
Iranpolymer/Baspar Finland-based Fortum Recycling and Waste has successfully produced biodegradable plastic from carbon-captured feedstock in a world first. The energy company started operating a pilot for CO2-based plastics in April 2022 at its Riihimäki waste-to-energy plant. The first stage of the pilot…
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The TARPAULIFE Project: Polyolefin-coated fabrics to transport freshwater by sea
Iranpolymer/Baspar Tarpaulins are large sheets of strong, water-resistant material used for protection from extreme conditions. They’re most commonly made from PVC-coated polyester, characterised by its low price and good resistance. However, they’re also harder to recycle than other plastics. The TARPAULIFE Project,…
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LG Chem opens Europe Innovation Centre to advance plastics recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar LG Chem, a manufacturer of plastics precursors, has established a new research and development (R&D) centre in Frankfurt, Germany. The South-Korea based company inaugurated its Europe Innovation Centre on Oct. 27. The centre will research ‘eco-friendly future technologies’ including…
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Complete range of practical and digital solutions
Iranpolymer/Baspar Fakuma 2024 once again attracted many trade visitors to Friedrichshafen despite a difficult economic environment across the industry. Arburg put on an impressive display with a total of 18 exhibits at its own stand and those of its partners.…
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Bormioli Pharma and Chiesi partner to introduce Carbon Capture PET bottles
Iranpolymer/Baspar Bormioli Pharma has partnered with research-focused biopharmaceutical company Chiesi for the supply of Carbon Capture polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. The bottles will be used for packaging a medication that is intended for prophylaxis and treatment of various types of rhinitis. They…
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Idemitsu and Suntory collaborate on recycling demonstration for bottle caps
Iranpolymer/Baspar Petroleum refinery company Idemitsu Kosan has collaborated with beverage company Suntory for the chemical recycling demonstration test of used polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle caps and labels. The project has recently progressed to a demonstration test phase, where Chemical Recycle Japan, a subsidiary of…
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The new INTAREMA® sets the benchmark in plastics recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar Premiere at EREMA: the new INTAREMA® 2325 sees the world’s leading manufacturer of plastics recycling systems grow its post-consumer series to enter a new dimension in recycling. The INTAREMA® 2325 T-VEplus® RegrindPro® with laser filter is the largest system ever built to recycle…
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Plasticizer Alcohols driven by economic expansion and market transformation
Iranpolymer/Baspar The global plasticizer alcohols market size is estimated to grow by USD 4.5 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 9.19% during the forecast period. Rapid economic expansion in emerging regions is driving…
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Datwyler expands its range of NeoFlex coated plungers
Iranpolymer/Baspar Altdorf, Switzerland – Datwyler announces the expansion of its NeoFlex™ range of coated plungers with new sizes for containers aimed at large-volume auto-injectors and wearable devices. At CPHI Worldwide in Milan, Italy (Booth 20B48), the company unveiled its NeoFlex…
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Sustainable POM grades with short cellulose fiber
Iranpolymer/Baspar Compared to glass-reinforced POM, the new short cellulose fiber grades can increase flexural modulus without significantly increasing density, achieving both light weight and high rigidity. They also maintain the excellent sliding properties of POM. Cellulose is a non-edible, bio-based…
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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies develops in-wheel motors with patented seal design
Iranpolymer/Baspar In-wheel motors (IVM) for electric vehicles offer various advantages. Elements such as transmissions, brakes and suspensions can either move much closer to the point of power transmission or be completely eliminated. IVMs also include wheel-specific torque control, enhanced comfort and more…
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The REWIND project: Dismantling end-of-life wind turbine blades to improve circularity
Iranpolymer/Baspar Today, roughly 2.5 million tonnes of composite materials are used in wind turbines globally. Approximately 350 Ktonnes of end-of-life (EoL) wind turbine blades will be decommissioned in Europe by 2030. However, recycling composite materials remains challenging and the circularity of wind turbine blades is currently…
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SK chemicals unveils new copolyester material with enhanced recyclability
Iranpolymer/Baspar South Korean company SK Chemicals has introduced a new copolyester material designed to improve recyclability and moulding versatility for large-sized containers. Dubbed ‘ECOTRIA CLARO 300’, the material maintains the transparency and chemical resistance of traditional copolyesters while offering enhanced features for…
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Moretto puts stronger focus on grinders
Iranpolymer/Baspar Italy-based Moretto SpA has been supplying auxiliary equipment for the plastics processing industry for over four decades. Its booth at Fakuma is a window into its vast product portfolio, from sills to hopper loaders, from dryers to dosing units.…
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Can biodegradable bioplastics keep their promise?
Iranpolymer/Baspar Bioplastics are gaining attention as sustainable alternatives to petrochemical-based plastics because they’re derived from renewable, bio-based feedstocks. They can be used to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and minimise the environmental footprint. But can they keep this up in the long term? IDTechEx’s latest market…
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Second edition of PRS Middle East & Africa proves a resounding success
Iranpolymer/Baspar The second edition of the Plastics Recycling Show Middle East & Africa in Dubai has built on the success of last year’s first edition to firmly establish the event as the region’s stand-out event for all those engaged in…
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Axens starts commercialising PET depolymerisation technology
Iranpolymer/Baspar French chemical recycler Axens announced it has started commercialising its Rewind PET depolymerisation technology. Back in 2020, Axens, Japan-based chemical recycler Jeplan, and the French Institute of Petroleum (IFPEN) signed a joint development and commercialisation agreement in order to…
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