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Reducing wear for processing aggressive materials
Iranpolymer/Baspar Working in partnership with European and UK manufacturers allows for enhanced solutions to include splines, co-rotational shafts, mixer elements and sectional barrels. Hertfordshire-based Magog Industries offers its latest range in coatings and materials, designed to further enhance longer life and greater…
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Understanding the differences between silicone and fluorosilicone
Iranpolymer/Baspar Silicone and fluorosilicone are synthetic elastomers that are used extensively across various industry sectors. Due to the unique properties of these materials, they are often the preferred compound for manufacturing sealing products in the aerospace, medical and food industries.…
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5 questions for Marc Verbruggen, CEO Emirates Biotech
Iranpolymer/Baspar 1. Why did Emirates Biotech choose the UAE for a PLA production facility? If you build a production plan – and honestly it doesn’t matter what type of production plan you’re building – you often have two choices. Either…
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Sustainable soft-rigid compatible material solutions
Iranpolymer/Baspar SABIC and The Lubrizol Corporation have developed compatible material solutions well suited for various applications in the consumer electronics and mobility industries, among others. These solutions, which combine soft and rigid materials, can help customers advance their sustainability goals, enhance…
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Advanced Plastics delivers injection moulding to North East
Iranpolymer/Baspar Hull-based Advanced Plastics provides a diverse range of technical injection moulding products for blue chip clients across a wide range of market sectors. Now approaching its 33rd year, the company’s manufacturing practices, and technical abilities are second to none.…
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Alpla launches reusable PET bottle for cosmetic applications
Iranpolymer/Baspar Packaging and recycling specialist ALPLA and zerooo initiator SEA ME GmbH have developed a standardised solution for cosmetics and care products. From September, the first brands will be presenting shampoo, shower gel, detergent, body lotion and dental care products…
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Abu Dhabi Mobility exchanges plastic bottles for bus trips
Iranpolymer/Baspar Abu Dhabi Mobility, a government-owned transportation company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), allows its customers to take the bus for free as a reward for recycling their plastic bottles. The incentive-based plastic bottle recycling initiative that was launched…
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Wittmann launches product carbon footprint calculation software
Iranpolymer/Baspar Wittmann has added a software update to its manufacturing execution system (MES) to automatically calculate product carbon footprint (PCF). The Austria-based injection moulding machine manufacturer’s MES is called Temi+. It contains modules for intelligent production planning, monitoring, data storage,…
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AC Plastics secures contracts to supply components for luxury car brands
Iranpolymer/BasparAC Plastics announced the successful acquisition of two substantial contracts to injection mould components for upcoming models of two UK-manufactured luxury car brands. These contracts, set to run over the next seven years, reflect the company’s continued commitment to excellence in…
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The true colours of Glazpart
Iranpolymer/Baspar Plastic injection moulder Glazpart emphasises the growing consumer demand for aesthetic appeal in home products and how offering customised colour options sets it apart from competitors. When it comes to keeping customers and in particular consumers satisfied, then proposing plastic products…
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Scotland opens consultation on single-use cups charge
Iranpolymer/Baspar The Scottish government has opened a consultation on introducing a charge for single-use beverage cups. The cabinet is proposing to introduce a charge of at least GBP 0.25 (€0.30) for all disposable cups, regardless of material. The consultation highlights…
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Cast elastomer market forecast with a CAGR of 5 percent through 2034
Iranpolymer/Baspar Rockville, MD – Worldwide revenue from the Cast Elastomers Market reached $1.45 billion in 2023 and is projected to increase at a CAGR of 5% to climb to US$ 2.49 billion by the end of 2034 according to FactMR.…
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Versatile recycling technologies to meet increasing expectations
Iranpolymer/Baspar Despite the tension felt by the plastics recycling market in Europe, new legislation provides reason for optimism. Recycling machine manufacturer EREMA has invested in the very latest technologies in recent years to pave the way for a plastics circular…
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Hypsole launches 3D printed cleat guards
Iranpolymer/Baspar Sports footwear startup company Hypsole LLC introduced the first-ever, 3D-printed guards to slide onto cleats and make it easy to walk off-field. The elastomeric polyurethane (EPU) cleat guards work like removable soles and turn cleats into functional footwear so athletes…
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From blueprint to rubber: The process of extrusion dies
Iranpolymer/Baspar Seals Direct, a British rubber extrusion manufacturer, discusses the steps to designing and manufacturing extrusion dies for rubber profiles. The design and manufacture of an extrusion die is the initial step in extruding a rubber profile. The extrusion process…
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QC Polymer revives waste products for a circular economy
Iranpolymer/Baspar Editor Rebekah Jordan learns more about QC Polymer’s mission to strive for a circular economy, by investing in advanced recycling technology and AI sorting, with the company’s managing director, Arpan Dhanuka. Q. Could you elaborate on the specific areas where the…
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Three companies named finalists for 2024 Polyurethane Innovation Award
Iranpolymer/Baspar Washington, DC – The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) announced Huntsman; Incorez, a Sika Company; and Woodbridge as finalists for this year’s Polyurethane Innovation Award. The annual honor recognizes companies and individuals who have introduced new products, technologies,…
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Specially formulated TPEs for complex applications
Iranpolymer/Baspar CP Chemie Resources (M) Sdn Bhd, a leading producer of TPEs, was established in 2010 as a sister company of Ever Polymer (Taiwan). The company is ISO 9001 compliance and has been supplying specially formulated TPEs marketed under the…
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Recycled plastics platform Cirplus expands into India
Iranpolymer/Baspar Cirplus, a European platform for procuring recycled plastics, is looking to take advantage of the growing demand for recycled plastics in India and the broader Asian markets. The company today announced that it was commencing operations in India with…
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Researchers discover smarter way to recycle polyurethane
Iranpolymer/Baspar Researchers at Aarhus University have found a better method to recycle polyurethane foam from items like mattresses. This is great news for the budding industry that aims to chemically recover the original components of the material—making their products cheaper and…
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