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Small parts, big CO2 savings
Iranpolymer/Baspar The company name says it all. Yixin Precision specializes in precision parts – with two business divisions: Mold making and injection molding production. “We are a full-service provider and often also a development partner for our customers,” says Hon…
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Atom Group collaborates with Sulapac to create premium packaging line
Iranpolymer/Baspar The insert, housed within a sturdy cardboard box, is made of biobased Sulapac material that helps eliminate microplastic pollution and significantly reduces CO2 emissions compared to conventional plastics. Yet, it meets the demanding requirements for ultimate protection and repeated use. “Inserts remain a…
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New PP grades deliver enhanced durability and aesthetics
Iranpolymer/Baspar OQ, Oman’s global energy group, has introduced 17 new application-focused polymer grades over the past year—reinforcing its commitment to delivering transformative material solutions tailored to address global megatrends such as food preservation, water security, and energy saving. These grades…
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Perstorp launches synthetic fluids portfolio for high-performance lubricants
Iranpolymer/ Baspar With a strong emphasis on verified environmental performance and supply chain security, Perstorp’s Synthetic-EF portfolio empowers lubricant manufacturers to formulate high-performing, application-specific lubricants for the most demanding conditions across a wide temperature range. Built on saturated synthetic polyol…
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Avery Dennison reveals RFID label for PET recycling compatibility
Iranpolymer/Baspar Avery Dennison, a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag manufacturer, has introduced an RFID label that is the first to earn Association of Plastic Recyclers Design for Recyclability certification. The company noted that its label integrates seamlessly with North America’s polyethylene…
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Japan: new plastic dissolves in seawater in one hour
Iranpolymer/Baspar Anew plastic developed by scientists in Japan dissolves in seawater within hours, offering a potential breakthrough in the global effort to reduce marine pollution. Created by a team from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science and the University…
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Polyplastics to highlight sustainability goals and new materials at K 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar The company will unveil its latest advancements in the DURAFIDE polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) technology, as well as launch new materials in the DURAST fine powders lineup and deliver the latest update on its new TOPAS cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) plant in Leuna, Germany. Polyplastics…
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Malaysia announces stricter plastic waste import rules
Iranpolymer/Baspar “We are ecstatic that this new law aims to stop much of the harmful plastic waste moving in containers each day from Los Angeles to Port Klang under the guise of recycling,” said Jim Puckett, Founder and Chief of…
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K 2025 Preview: Foresight for the Plastics and Rubber Industry
Iranpolymer/ Baspar The K trade fair, held in Düsseldorf, is the most prestigious global event in the plastics and rubber industry—a place for innovation, communication and determining future trends. As of May 2024, all 18 exhibition halls and the…
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Fiat launches industry-first car using recycled material from used beverage cartons
Iranpolymer/Baspar Each Fiat Grande Panda contains recycled material from the thin layers of polyethylene and aluminium used in 140 beverage cartons. This recycled material is used inside the plastics of the car’s interior. Specifically, it is used in the central…
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Brenntag Specialties and ExxonMobil extend distribution agreement for White Oils in EMEA
Iranpolymer/Baspar ExxonMobil White Oils are manufactured in accordance with European GMP standards and handled in a clean room at the Brenntag site in Hamburg. This promotes high quality and competitive lead times with reliable availability across EMEA. White Oils are…
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TotalEnergies Corbion releases life cycle assessment for Luminy® PLA
Iranpolymer/Baspar TotalEnergies Corbion releases new Luminy® PLA life cycle assessment (LCA) results, highlighting major progress in low-carbon bioplastics. The newly published whitepaper and supporting materials reveal that Luminy® PLA delivers up to 85% lower carbon footprint than conventional plastics and…
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Envalior to debut high-performance engineering materials at K2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar Envalior will make its debut at K 2025, The World’s No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber, at Messe Düsseldorf from October 8 to 15. The global materials company will present its Sustainable & High-Performance Engineering Materials portfolio across…
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Life-saving CPR tool wins 2025 Design Innovation in Plastics award
Iranpolymer/Baspar The winners of the 2025 edition of the Design Innovation in Plastics (DIP) have been announced. The DIP is the longest running competition of its kind for university students in Europe. It is headline sponsored by Covestro, The Worshipful Company of…
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Innovative dual-function nucleator and acid scavenging agent for PP
Iranpolymer/Baspar Kisuma Chemicals announced the launch of several new additive solutions, designed to expand the company’s diversified product portfolio and boost the performance, efficiency and sustainability of plastics. As part of this major initiative, Kisuma will introduce Setogem™ RD, an…
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Prism Worldwide hopes to transform the recycling and sustainable materials industries
Iranpolymer/Baspar Prism’s American-made materials are developed using non-capital-intensive processes, ensuring lower costs compared to virgin materials. This allows customers to achieve sustainability goals without suffering from increased costs. “This is a turning point for end-of-life tire recycling and sustainable polymer…
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Continuous Process Solutions launches machinery range in the UK and Ireland
Iranpolymer/Baspar This strategic partnership brings cutting-edge solutions to manufacturers in the chemicals, pharmaceuticals, rubber, plastics and packaging sectors, enhancing efficiency, durability and product quality. The comprehensive range of products includes: · Static isobaric double belt presses – Widely applied to the hot…
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AMCOR: Fully recyclable wet wipe packaging developed in collaboration with Fedrigoni
Iranpolymer/Baspar Packaging manufacturer Amcor (Zurich, Switzerland; www.amcor.com) has teamed up with speciality paper manufacturer Fedrigoni (Verona, Italy; www.fedrigoni.com) to launch a fully recycle-ready flexible packaging solution for wet wipes. The product pairs Amcors AmPrima Plus flow wrap with Fedrigonis patented semi-rigid label…
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Agilyx’s venture Plastyx nears 2025 plastic waste recycling target
Iranpolymer/Baspar Chemical recycling technology provider Agilyx’s venture Plastyx has achieved 75% of its near-term goal to source 200,000 tonnes (t) of waste plastic by the end of 2025, by securing memorandums of understanding for 150,000t of waste plastic. At its…
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Clariant unveils its new AddWorks PPA product line
Iranpolymer/Baspar “Our new AddWorks PPA product line represents a significant breakthrough in sustainable polymer processing,” said Diederik Goyvaerts, Global Business Development Manager for Polymer Solutions at Clariant. “By developing PFAS-free alternatives that match or exceed the performance of traditional processing…
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