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Comprehensive array of innovative material solutions
Iranpolymer/Baspar Syensqo, previously part of Solvay Group and a leader in advanced performance materials, will debut at Fakuma 2024 with a comprehensive array of solutions aimed at advancing key applications across industries like automotive, consumer goods, healthcare, and construction. “Our commitment to innovation, safety,…
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Broadway launches graphene-enhanced masterbatches
Iranpolymer/Baspar Broadway is introducing GrapheneXcel, a new range of graphene-enhanced masterbatches. This launch is the result of strategic partnerships with leading graphene suppliers. It enables the ISO-certified, UK masterbatch specialist to bring the numerous advantages of graphene to a diverse customer base…
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Australian Government invests in soft plastics recycling technology
Iranpolymer/Baspar The Australian Government has announced a A$15.6m ($10.5m) investment to enhance soft plastics recycling in Victoria. The investment is intended to divert more than 43,000 tonnes (t) of soft plastics from landfills annually. This initiative is part of the…
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Chemical plastics recycling is ready to go: Researchers show that it’s all about the stirring
Iranpolymer/Baspar Hundreds of millions of tons of plastic waste are generated worldwide every year. Scientists are working tirelessly on new methods to recycle a large proportion of this waste into high-quality products and thus enable a genuine circular economy. However,…
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Scientists offer strong carbon plastics for aviation
Iranpolymer/Baspar Employees of the Institute of Chemistry of Kazan Federal University and the Kazan National Research Technical University have produced especially strong carbon plastics based on phosphate binders that can withstand temperatures of more than 500 degrees Celsius. The findings…
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Netstal awarded Ecovadis silver
Iranpolymer/Baspar Netstal has been awarded the silver recognition level on the EcoVadis sustainability audit platform. The medal is an improvement for the Swiss injection moulding machine manufacturer now part of Krones, which received bronze after its first time application last year. Achieving silver status…
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Aptar unveils new sustainable lightweight disc top closure
Iranpolymer/Baspar Aptar Closures, a dispensing solutions provider, has unveiled a new lightweight disc top closure for various beauty, personal and home care products. Dubbed 2-inch Disc Top Lite, the closure is the third disc top dispensing solution launched this year. …
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Gunze unveils Purewrap thin film for frozen food packaging
Iranpolymer/Baspar Gunze, a manufacturer of plastic films and engineering plastics, has announced the launch of two new types of its ultra-thin and tough blown film Purewrap. The new additions include FS35NB and FS40NB, both of which are said to be compatible…
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Plastic demand could be slashed by 30% in 2050, says WoodMac
Iranpolymer/Baspar Wood Mackenzie, a consultancy firm, forecasts that global Wood Mackenzie, a consultancy firm, forecasts that global plastic demand could be reduced by 30% in a scenario where the world reaches net zero by 2050. In a new report called ‘Chemicals…
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HASCO to present live digital solutions in mouldmaking at FAKUMA 2024
Iranpolymer/Baspar At the upcoming FAKUMA, HASCO will present numerous new and further developments from the fields of Mould Base and Hot Runner, as well as innovative digital solutions for mouldmaking. With new technologies, user-friendly tools on the homepage, a modern app, regular…
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Lego Group’s purchase of mass-balanced polymer surges to 30%
Iranpolymer/Baspar The earnings report for the first half of 2024 released today by Danish toymaker Lego Group contained a number of highlights, particularly as regards the company’s progress towards its sustainability goals. While the company delivered double-digit growth on the…
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Berkeley scientists develop polyolefin depolymerisation technology
Iranpolymer/Baspar Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley have developed a depolymerisation technology to chemically recycle polyolefins. In a new paper, the team described the method as a scalable, energetically and environmentally viable solution to hard-to-recycle plastics. Unlike pyrolysis, the…
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Polymer colorants derived from recycled content
Iranpolymer/Baspar Avient Corporation announced the launch of OnColor™ REC Polymer Colorants, formulated with pigments derived from recycled content, including end-of-life tires. They offer an alternative to traditional carbon black formulations and can help manufacturers reduce their product carbon footprint (PCF).…
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SÜDPACK unveils PET floatable lidding films
Iranpolymer/Baspar Film manufacturer SÜDPACK has launched PET floatable lidding films that are designed for use on mono-APET trays. These low-density, sealable top webs can be separated during recycling from the APET bottom webs, producing cleanly recycled materials for infeed into…
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FANUC injects a new dimension into moulding processes at FAKUMA 2024
Iranpolymer/Baspar FANUC is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its high-performance ROBOSHOT fully electric injection moulding machine. The enduring appeal of ROBOSHOT, alongside FANUC’s long-standing experience and continuous innovation in the field of injection moulding, will receive a full showcase at the…
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Huntsman launches thermoplastic soling solution for footwear
Iranpolymer/Baspar Huntsman has developed a new range of innovative, high-performing thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) materials for the footwear industry that offer new possibilities for soling applications. The new AVALON GECKO TPU portfolio offers a series of products that have exceptional grip and durability and have…
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Benvic returns to Fakuma 2024 with circular economy solutions
Iranpolymer/Baspar Consolidating leadership in developing innovative ecological solutions A successful show experience last year and a new company mission statement launched in May 2024 – Redesigning plastics. For good. – indicate that Benvic is consolidating its leadership in developing innovative ecological solutions for polymer-based manufacturing…
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Mondi will showcase sustainable packaging innovations at FACHPACK 2024
Iranpolymer/Baspar Mondi will have its portfolio of innovative and flexible packaging solutions on display at this year’s FACHPACK. Mondi’s approach of designing packaging and paper solutions that are sustainable by design and fit-for-purpose allows the company to collaborate closely with customers…
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Global silicone market forecast at $29.4 billion by 2034
Iranpolymer/Baspar Newark, DE – The global silicone market is poised for significant growth, with sales estimated at USD 18,432.1 million in 2024 and projected to reach USD 29,456.9 million by 2034 according to Future Market Insights. This represents a steady…
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Prism Worldwide announces the launch of CIRX car mats featuring Ancora TPE technology
Iranpolymer/Baspar Kirkland, WA— Prism Worldwide is thrilled to unveil its latest innovation with the launch of CIRX™ car mats, engineered with our cutting-edge Ancora™ TPE technology. These pioneering mats are crafted from Ancora C-1082, a high-performance material that incorporates 50%…
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