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Suzano and Behn Meyer partner for production of sustainable rubber
Iranpolymer/Baspar Pulp producer, Suzano S.A. and German chemical distribution company, Behn Meyer Group announced a new partnership to supply sustainable additives to the European rubber market. As part of the collaboration, Suzano will supply Ecolig, its multifunctional lignin-based bioproduct, which will be used as a sustainable…
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New plant for innovative dispersion technology for fumed silica
Iranpolymer/Baspar Evonik has commissioned a plant for an innovative dispersion technology for fumed silica at its Rheinfelden site. This strengthens the specialty chemicals company’s position as a leading supplier of high-quality silicas from the AEROSIL® family. The new system is…
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APS Elastomers launches high-temperature TPU product line
Iranpolymer/Baspar Westland, MI – APS Elastomer announced the imminent launch of its revolutionary high-temperature Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) product line. Leveraging proprietary formulation technology, this cutting-edge line is set to redefine industry standards by pushing the boundaries of performance and versatility.…
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ARCH’s recycled fibre made from 100% PET bottles gains SGS Green Mark
Iranpolymer/Baspar Testing, inspection and certification company SGS has awarded textile manufacturer ARCH the SGS Green Mark for its Magnif-ECO recycled fibre. With its mission to create a better future through sustainable textile innovation, ARCH sought SGS Green Mark certification to verify that…
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New production line for polycarbonate resin sheet and film
Iranpolymer/Baspar Teijin Limited announced that a new, additional production line for its polycarbonate resin Panlite® sheet and film, located at its Matsuyama plant in Ehime Prefecture, will begin operation on June 17. The company invested in this new line to meet the growing demand for…
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University of Birmingham calls for urgent action on sustainable plastics policy
Iranpolymer/Baspar General Election 2024: A plea for plastics policy The General Election is around the corner and each party has now launched a manifesto with its own take on sustainability policies, of which plastics do not seem to be at…
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Encina and BASF Form Long-Term Partnership for Supply of Circular Raw Materials
Iranpolymer/Baspar Manufacturer of ISCC PLUS-certified circular chemicals Encina Development Group and BASF have established a long-term supply agreement for chemically recycled circular benzene derived from postconsumer end-of-life plastics. The agreement marks a pivotal moment in sustainable sourcing, as BASF strengthens the circular economy by integrating more chemically recycled,…
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Innovation in Plating on Plastic
Iranpolymer/Baspar “There hasn’t been a major evolution in metal finishing in over 60 years.” Mark Hyman, president of Alliance Finishing and Manufacturing (Oxnard, California) and inventor of GreenPOP, a solution for plating on advanced plastics, has a way of getting your…
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Coperion and Herbold deliver bottle-to-bottle recycling plant to Magpet
Iranpolymer/Baspar For Indian preform and plastic packaging manufacturer Magpet Polymer Pvt Ltd, Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim are collaborating technologies in construction of an entire plant for bottle-to-bottle recycling from a single source. In addition to mechanical processing of used PET bottles, the recycling system encompasses…
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Berry unveils bottle with up to 100% recycled content for cosmetic applications
Iranpolymer/Baspar Berry Global has launched a rectangular bottle made with up to 100% recycled HDPE for beauty, home, and personal care applications. The US-based packaging manufacturer said the 250 ml bottle is also fully recyclable provided the ‘appropriate collection schemes…
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Recycled TPE grades for automotive vehicles
Iranpolymer/Baspar Avient Corporation announced the extension of its reSound™ REC Recycled Content Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) portfolio with new AF 7210 grades specifically developed for automotive interior applications such as mats, grips, and console trays. This supports new targets proposed by the European Commission…
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Borealis introduces glass-fibre reinforced PP for automotive applications
Iranpolymer/Baspar Borealis introduces Borcycle GD3600SY, a glass-fibre reinforced polypropylene (PP) compound with 65% post-consumer recycled (PCR) polymer content. It will first be used in automotive interiors in a landmark project delivered in partnership with Plastivaloire, a thermoplastic injection specialist and Tier 1…
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Evertis launches Evercare™ brand for innovative medical-grade films
Iranpolymer/Baspar Evertis launches Evercare™ brand, set to be a leading provider of specialty and innovative medical-grade films designed to provide superior performance and support regulatory compliance to the healthcare market. Evercare is built on over 65 years of trusted technical…
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Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 Winners Announced in Amsterdam
Iranpolymer/Baspar The winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 were announced today at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam. For the first time in the seven-year history of the awards, the judges have announced two Plastics Recycling Ambassadors…
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Univation launches LDPE and EVA production technology
Iranpolymer/Baspar Univation Technologies, a polyethylene (PE) technology licensor, has launched its UNIGILITY Tubular High Pressure PE Process Technology platform. This new offering provides a licensed platform for PE producers to manufacture both low-density PE (LDPE) and ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer…
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Australia needs EU-style plastic tax, research group says
Iranpolymer/Baspar An Australian research group has called for a European Union-style levy on virgin plastic packaging to raise funds to find alternative materials to plastics. The Australia Institute is a Canberra-based public policy think tank conducts research on a broad…
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Nova Chemicals gets FDA approval for recycled LLDPE for food-contact applications
Iranpolymer/Baspar Calgary-based material supplier Nova Chemicals Corp. has received a letter of non objection from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration confirming the capability of its mechanical recycling process in Connersville, Ind., to produce post-consumer recycled linear low density polyethylene material…
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Verification of TPE solutions with recycled content
Iranpolymer/Baspar KRAIBURG TPE has recently obtained the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification for selected thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions. This milestone caters to various industries including personal care, household appliances, wearables, and consumer electronics. In response to the growing demand for more sustainable…
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Neste, Borealis and Covestro join forces to close the loop for automotive industry
Iranpolymer/Baspar The Netherlands – Neste, Borealis and Covestro join forces to enable the recycling of discarded tires into high-quality plastics for automotive applications. When no longer fit for use, tires are liquefied by means of chemical recycling and then processed into…
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JianTai launches new machine to boost plastic recycling efficiency
Iranpolymer/Baspar China-headquartered plastic recycling equipment manufacturer JianTai has launched a new machine, designed to improve plastic recycling efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The machine is equipped with advanced extrusion technology and features an energy-saving servo option alongside a user-friendly programmable…
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