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Post-consumer recyclates for automotive applications
Iranpolymer/Baspar TechnoCompound GmbH, Bad Sobernheim, and RE Plano GmbH, Lünen, a subsidiary of REMONDIS Recycling, have agreed to intensify their cooperation in the use of post-consumer recyclates (PCR) for automotive applications. This is being done against the backdrop of the…
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PVDF processing aids for extrusion efficiency
Iranpolymer/Baspar Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, today announced the availability of Colorant Chromatics™ PVDF Processing Aids, specially formulated to improve the melt processing of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) resins. These high-performance processing aids can enhance production efficiencies during PVDF…
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Heinrich Dreher Maschinenbau introduces high-performance granulator
Iranpolymer/Baspar The new granulator is equipped with a powerful 90 kW drive and achieves a throughput of up to 1,000 kg per hour. The KX 60/100 HZ-6M has been specifically designed for the granulation of long plastic profiles and pipes, with material lengths…
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Designing a global future: Brazil’s plastic export mission
Iranpolymer/Baspar Excerpts from separate interviews conducted during the IV World Plastic Connection Summit, which took place in São Paulo, Brazil, between April 8-11, 2025, edited for publication into one feature. The event aims to strengthen and diversify relationships between Brazilian…
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Opinion: Improving efficiency in plastics extrusion
Iranpolymer/Baspar Dr. Stieglitz, where can efficiencies still be improved in plastics extrusion? There are four key factors for us: the use of materials, the line speed, the use of energy and the use of recyclates. The biggest driver is the…
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What is blow moulding?
Iranpolymer/Baspar PET Technologies manufactures two-stage stretch blow moulding machines for PET bottle production. But what do these words actually mean? What is “two-stage”? What is “blow molding”? The company dives into the world of blow moulding to understand what it is, what types…
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ELIX Polymers presents new colour trends for several industries
Iranpolymer/Baspar These innovative colours can be produced using different resins from the ELIX Polymers product portfolio, including ABS, ABS/PC and PC/ABS. Additionally, these colours are compatible with the more sustainable E-LOOP products that contain recycled content. Metallic colours such as…
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CARBIOS signs multiyear commercial contracts for biorecycled PET
Iranpolymer/Baspar CARBIOS has signed two multiyear offtake contracts with beauty industry giants L’Oréal and L’Occitane en Provence for the sale of ‘biorecycled’ polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) from its future commercial plant in Longlaville, France. This move underscores the growing demand for…
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NOVA Chemicals commissions its first PE film recycling facility
Iranpolymer/Baspar “Our SYNDIGO1 facility is a tangible example of what motivation, collaboration, and market demand can do together,” said Roger Kearns, CEO of NOVA Chemicals. “At NOVA, we have decades of experience in developing products that make our lives better.…
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Reusable cup system to be piloted at K 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar K 2025 will see the implementation of the first comprehensive reusable cup system at a Messe Düsseldorf event. The pilot initiative represents a significant effort towards reducing waste from single-use cups at large-scale events. Messe Düsseldorf is committed to…
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Diamond Infrastructure Solutions set to recycle waste CO2 emissions
Iranpolymer/Baspar “We are thrilled to welcome Again to our Texas City site. This partnership is an important step in our mission to offer world-class infrastructure services and support sustainable industrial growth,” said Ed Noack, CEO of Diamond Infrastructure Solutions. “With…
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Elkhart Plastics launches TUFF E-Series for safe liquid handling
Iranpolymer/Baspar US-based custom rotational moulding company Elkhart Plastics has expanded its TUFF product line with the launch of the E-Series, a new durable and sustainable intermediate bulk container (IBC). The IBC is engineered for the protection of liquids during storage,…
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Oroville launches sustainable flexible packaging system
Iranpolymer/Baspar RE:CIRCLE Solutions company Oroville Flexible Packaging has launched a plastic packaging and recycling solution for the circular economy. The solution, dubbed Oroflex, is a sustainable flexible plastics, packaging, and recycling system designed for retail and foodservice customers. Oroflex, based…
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Efficient turn-milling of technical plastics
Iranpolymer/Baspar In 2022, the contract machining specialist invested in a CLX 450 TC twin-spindle turn-milling centre from DMG Mori as part of a capacity expansion and process optimisation exercise. Thanks to six-sided complete machining of components in one visit to…
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SK chemicals showcases copolyester cosmetics packaging at China Beauty Expo
Iranpolymer/Baspar Some of the items SK Chemicals displayed included compact cases, cosmetic caps, and skin and lotion bottles (ECOTARIA CLARO). But the company also displayed products such as fragrance caps and cushion compact lids made from ECOTRIA CLARO-CR70. The difference…
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The first ‘instant’ adhesive for harsh applications
Iranpolymer/Baspar It can bond a wide range of substrates including plastics, rubbers, and metals and is applicable to applications in consumer electronics, automotive and medical device manufacturing. It’s the first cyanoacrylate adhesive capable of passing 85/85 testing. The 85°C/85% RH test…
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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies presents materials for high-performance e-drives
Iranpolymer/Baspar Charging times and heat balance: Where is the market heading? Across much of Europe, battery cells are still being charged overnight, while so-called “range anxiety” is keeping many electric vehicle drivers from planning long-distance trips. This is about to…
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Tolsa introduces an ATO-free and halogen-free alternative
Iranpolymer/Baspar Tolsa’s ADINS Flame Retardancy solutions emerge as a reliable, cost-effective and European-made alternative, completely ATO-free and halogen-free, helping manufacturers maintain performance while improving fire safety and sustainability profile. “ADINS stands out because it delivers real ATO-free formulations improving fire performance due to…
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Breakthrough recycle-ready wet wipe packaging
Iranpolymer/Baspar Amcor has partnered with Fedrigoni – a global reference in the manufacturing of specialty papers for packaging, self-adhesive labels, graphic media, and RFID – to develop a recycle-ready flexible packaging solution for wet wipe application. The combination of Amcor’s…
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L. Grigoletto is the first coating service to use LEHVOSS’ PFAS-free anti-friction coating
Iranpolymer/Baspar The base polymer is a highly abrasion-resistant polyoxymethylene (POM). Its sliding properties are achieved by means of a PTFE modification. Now, a PFAS-free variant of the material has been developed. L. Grigoletto GmbH from Lüdenscheid is the first user of…
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