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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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Asahi Kasei launches new grade of flame-retardant nonwoven fabric
Iranpolymer/Baspar The Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei is introducing a new material solution for enhanced EV battery safety. A flame-retardant and highly flexible nonwoven fabric, LASTAN is an ideal alternative to conventional materials for thermal runaway protection. It can be utilised in top covers,…
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5 questions for Oliver Bonstein, South Africa Plastic Recycling Organisation
Iranpolymer/Baspar 1. What is the current state of the South African plastics recycling industry? I think the South African plastic recycling industry is struggling, in much the same way that the rest of the world is struggling, because of the…
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German plastic packaging companies pessimistic about sales prospects
Iranpolymer/Baspar The German Industrial Association for Plastic Packaging (IK) has released the results of its economic survey for the fourth quarter of 2024. Results show a ‘mixed picture’ amongst IK members regarding the current economic situation and forecast for 2025, the association…
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PFAS-Free PPAs Provide Better Processing and Results
Iranpolymer/Baspar Plastic and packaging stakeholders from processors to brands are fast-tracking the elimination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl, aka PFAS, in their products and materials as they shift to solutions considered safer for the environment and for everyone. One of…
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ELT pyrolysis recycling business in Thailand
Iranpolymer/Baspar Marubeni Corporation (“Marubeni”) has invested in Green Rubber Energy Company Limited (“GRE”), which is developing an End-of-Life Tire (hereinafter, “ELT”) pyrolysis recycling*1 business (hereinafter, the “Business”) in Thailand. Thirty million tons of tires are discarded annually around the world,…
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Bioplastics market size expected to reach USD 253.98 billion
Iranpolymer/Baspar The bioplastics market size is estimated to reach USD 253.98 billion between 2024-2028, growing at an estimated CAGR of 39.04%, says Technavio. Developments in bio-based and renewable raw materials drive market growth, with a trend towards consumption of bioplastics in novel applications. Increasing focus on sustainability…
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HELIX™: Recycled PET resin from PET REFINE TECHNOLOGY
Iranpolymer/Baspar PET REFINE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., a member of the JEPLAN Group, has branded its recycled PET resin as HELIX™, a product that utilizes proprietary PET chemical recycling technology*1. The company also launched a website to showcase the products from prominent Japanese…
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Co-extruded blown films for vacuum packaging uses 50% less plastic
Iranpolymer/Baspar Japan-based Gunze Limited announced two additions to its ultra-thin and tough blown film, Purewrap, specifically designed for food products requiring transportation in frozen environments. The two new types, FS35NB and FS40NB, are designed for boiling applications. Both retain the…
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Schneider Electric collaborates with GR3N to tackle plastic recycling challenges
Iranpolymer/Baspar Schneider Electric, a sustainable company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has partnered with GR3N, the Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) chemical recycler, to create the first open automation system for the advanced plastic recycling industry. With 50% of global plastic waste ending up…
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Australian government invests €9M in soft plastics recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar The government of the Australian state of Victoria announced an AUD 15.6 million (€9.5 million) investment across three soft plastics recycling projects. The facilities are expected to divert 43,000 tonnes of soft plastics from landfill per year. Pro-Pac Group,…
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USEON’s EPLA obtains German DIN CERTCO certification
Iranpolymer/Baspar This week, USEON’s EPLA foam product has finally obtained the long-awaited DIN CERTCO industrial compostable certification. This not only signifies authoritative recognition of the material’s degradability by international institutions but also marks the high affirmation of USEON’s continuous efforts in EPLA…
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