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GETECHA presents its RS 150 compact granulator at Fakuma 2024
Iranpolymer/Baspar GETECHA will attend Fakuma 2024 in Hall A3. There, it will showcase its products for the realisation of automated system solutions for grinding waste, offcuts and residues from production. The company’s special focus at this year’s exhibition will be the new RS 150 – a…
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QM Recycled Energy installs a modular waste pre-treatment system
Iranpolymer/Baspar Exclusive to QMRE, the Q20 features a bale shredder, friction cleaner, fines segregation and a wet shredder to help reduce the plastic waste to a suitable size for VIXLA. It also has a sink float tank for the polymers, which are later…
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Novel recycling and upcycling solutions for bioplastics
Iranpolymer/Baspar The new EU-funded ReBioCycle project provides a portfolio of bioplastic sorting and recycling technologies within three complementary waste-processor-centric hubs. These hubs will be established for different technologies and technology readiness levels (TRL) in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and partly in…
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Award-winning thermoplastic composite lattice technology
Iranpolymer/Baspar Braskem and WEAV3D Inc. announced their thermoplastic composite lattice technology, in partnership with the Clemson Composites Center at Clemson University, was selected Most Innovative Part by the Society for Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Composites Conference and Exhibition (ACCE) and was…
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Tackling plastic pollution through systematic innovation and collaboration
Iranpolymer/Baspar In 2015, when the Paris Agreement was uniting the world to take action to reduce the effects of climate change, two forward-thinking companies joined forces to help meet that goal in the polymer sector. TotalEnergies and Corbion embarked on a mission to replace conventional plastic with a bioplastic…
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Innovations for large machines and injection moulding processes
Iranpolymer/Baspar Focus on Innovation: Polyurethane Flooding for Perfect Surfaces A key highlight this year is polyurethane (PUR) flooding, also known as “in-mould painting” or ENGEL clearmelt. By applying a polyurethane layer directly in the mould, parts gain a high-quality surface finish…
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Keba Fastenings unveils two screws for improved efficiency
Iranpolymer/Baspar At Fakuma, Keba Fastenings will introduce two new screws that promise more precision, durability, and sustainability, the POLYMATE20 and EVOmate. These innovative solutions are set to make fastening more efficient in industries that rely heavily on plastics, from automotive…
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Carboxylated nitrile rubber (XNBR) market forecast at $5.9 billion by 2032
Iranpolymer/Baspar Newark, DE – The global market for Carboxylated Nitrile Rubber (XNBR) is experiencing notable growth, driven by its expanding applications across various industries. As of 2022, the market size for XNBR is valued at approximately USD 4 billion. Forecasts…
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CARBIOS and Selenis partner to produce PETG from PET waste
Iranpolymer/Baspar CARBIOS, a specialist in the development and industrialisation of biological technologies to reinvent the life cycle of plastic and textiles, and SELENIS, a supplier of high-quality specialty polyester solutions, have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to cooperate in the production of PETG.…
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EPRO’s four key mission areas for a circular economy
Iranpolymer/Baspar Following over twenty years of EPRO and its members promoting plastics circularity, the association is driving the initiative on a global scale. “We are dedicated to transforming the plastics industry towards a truly circular model,” said Mike Jefferson, EPRO’s managing director. “Our…
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Maximizing efficiency in plastic injection molding: guide to in-mold labeling
Iranpolymer/Baspar In-Mold Labeling (IML) Injection Molding is a cutting-edge technology that integrates the labeling process with the plastic injection molding of a product. This method allows labels to be embedded into the product’s surface during the molding process, resulting in…
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Arburg wants to inspire a new generation of plastic professionals at Fakuma
Iranpolymer/Baspar At Fakuma 2024, Arburg hopes to inspire school and university students, as well as early-career professionals, to join the plastics industry. Its career-focused campaign – called “Mold your dreams, mold your future” – will be held on its stand on…
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ENGEL increases efficiency in LSR injection moulding
Iranpolymer/Baspar The e-victory 100 produces single-wire seals using a 256-cavity mould from RICO. Its precise clamping force distribution and high platen parallelism ensure consistently high-quality parts in all cavities. Remarkably, the cycle time is just 12 seconds, guaranteeing fast, efficient…
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Industry-leading solutions for the circular economy
Iranpolymer/Baspar The global plastics industry is at a pivotal moment as it transitions to a more sustainable, circular economy. With increasing consumer demand for more recyclable packaging and regulations tightening, producers in the UAE and around the world need innovative…
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Revolutionary extrudable PPS technology for sustainable piping
Iranpolymer/Baspar Syensqo has launched Ryton® PPS XE-5000NA, the first grade of an innovative extrudable polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) technology set to revolutionize the performance and sustainability of piping materials. “There is a growing need for new piping materials solutions capable of exceeding the…
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Global leaders return for Sustainable Packaging Summit 2024
Iranpolymer/Baspar Packaging Europe announced the return of its flagship event, the Sustainable Packaging Summit 2024, taking place on 12-13 November 2024 at the iconic Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam. This global gathering will once again serve as a catalyst for innovation and…
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TaipeiPLAS 2024 kicks off with record growth in Taiwan
Iranpolymer/Baspar Taipei International Plastics and Rubber Industry Show (TaipeiPLAS 2024) officially opened at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1, Taiwan, in conjunction with Taipei International Shoe Making Technology Show (ShoeTech Taipei). The event draws nearly 500 exhibitors in over 1,800 booths,…
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Celanese adds recycled content to TPV without sacrificing durability
Iranpolymer/Baspar The push for sustainability continues to gain momentum, but design engineers working to incorporate eco-friendly materials that comply with strict regulatory requirements still face limited choices. A new development in sustainable elastomers, the Santoprene TPV (thermoplastic vulcanizates) ECO-R from…
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Oxo alcohols product portfolio utilizing synergies
Iranpolymer/Baspar Leading specialty chemicals provider Perstorp completes its offer of C8-C10 Oxo Alcohols, by introducing Isononanol (INA), Iso-Dodecene and Oxo Oil 9N to the product portfolio. The new complete offer is made possible by utilizing synergies with Perstorp parent company…
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Braskem launches bio-attributed PP for packaging applications
Iranpolymer/Baspar Braskem announced the launch of a new grade of bio-attributed polypropylene (PP) in the US market. The Brazilian petrochemical giant has added the bio-circular resin to its range of circular solutions, sold under the brand Wenew. The brand was…
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