News
-
K 2025 highlights green, smart and responsible production
Iranpolymer/Baspar From 8 to 15 October 2025, K in Düsseldorf will once again take centre stage in the global plastics and rubber industry. Around 3,200 exhibitors from 66 countries are expected to present innovative solutions, forward-looking products and impressive machines…
Read More » -
National Physical Laboratory validates Morro plastic-free coating
Iranpolymer/Baspar UK-based bioplastics company Xampla has collaborated with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) to develop a test that confirms the company’s claim that its Morro materials are plastic-free and exempt from the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). These materials are derived from…
Read More » -
Vioneo to debut fossil-free plastics at K2025 trade fair
Iranpolymer/Baspar vioneo, a producer of fossil-free plastics, is set to make its first appearance at K2025, where it will present its polyethylene and polypropylene made using green methanol. K2025 is a global trade exhibition dedicated to the plastics and rubber…
Read More » -
Porsche, BASF and BEST successfully complete chemical recycling pilot project
Iranpolymer/Baspar Porsche AG and BASF SE, in cooperation with the technology partner BEST Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies GmbH, have successfully completed a joint pilot project for the recycling of mixed waste from end-of-life vehicles. The project demonstrates the recyclability of…
Read More » -
Lecta introduces PFAS-free gloss paper for flexible packaging
Iranpolymer/Baspar ecta has launched Creaset GP PFAS-Free FP, a new one-side-coated gloss paper designed for flexible packaging applications. The new product is free of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are often used for their grease-resistant properties. The new offering…
Read More » -
Shini pipe granulator for improved efficiency
Iranpolymer/Baspar Designed for centralized granulation of plastic pipes and profiles, including the recycling of PVC water pipes and PE pipes, Shini Pipe Granulator SGP offers excellent features. The components in the cutting chamber have been finely finished by CNC lathe, enjoying…
Read More » -
Shell Polymers and ISOFlex collaborate on circular polyethylene packaging
Iranpolymer/Baspar Shell Polymers and ISOFlex, part of Sigma Plastics Group, have entered a commercial collaboration to introduce ISCC PLUS–certified circular polyethylene into the realm of food-grade flexible packaging. The partnership is set to be highlighted at Pack Expo 2025, occurring…
Read More » -
Future-proof production in focus: Labotek at K 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar Managing Directors Thomas Ringheim and Lukas Pawelczyk emphasise that Labotek’s technologies are designed to reduce energy consumption and operating costs while ensuring transparency and traceability through the Labo-Net control system. In collaboration with Movacolor, Labotek will introduce the MDS…
Read More » -
AIMPLAS unveils smart electric scooter that uses Plastronics
Iranpolymer/Baspar This smart vehicle demonstrates how solutions based on this technology can improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability not only in mobility but also across a wide range of sectors, including automotive, healthcare, and consumer electronics. Scootech stands out for its…
Read More » -
CelluForce unveils bio-based barrier coating
Iranpolymer/Baspar CelluForce has introduced CelluShield, a bio-based barrier coating designed for recyclable flexible packaging while maintaining product protection and shelf life. CelluShield is produced from renewable cellulose and formulated as a water-based coating. With strong oxygen and moisture barrier properties,…
Read More » -
Prevented Ocean Plastic unveils food-safe recycled polypropylene
Iranpolymer/Baspar revented Ocean Plastic, in collaboration with industry partners, has unveiled the first food-safe recycled polypropylene (PP) that meets European food safety standards. Polypropylene is widely used in packaging such as trays, bottles, caps, cups and flexible films. Despite its…
Read More » -
PureCycle achieves Association of Plastic Recyclers’ Post-Consumer Resin certification
Iranpolymer/Baspar HPP15-100 is the primary material produced at PureCycle’s Ironton facility. It’s also the base recycled content used in all blends of the company’s compounded resin grades. These grades are ideal for users seeking a one-pellet solution that can be used in applications…
Read More » -
Ferlin launches SonicDry: The world’s first ultrasonic dryer for the plastics industry
Iranpolymer/Baspar This new dryer marks a breakthrough in drying technology, featuring a patented process that is faster, more energy-efficient, and more reliable than traditional systems. Developed in close collaboration with the University of Twente, SonicDry integrates cutting-edge ultrasonic technology as…
Read More » -
PMMA recycling alliance showing results in Europe
Iranpolymer/Baspar The Europe-wide recycling alliance for polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is showing promising results, founding member Röhm announced in a statement. The alliance was founded at the end of 2024 by NextChem, Röhm, acrylic and polycarbonate sheet and film maker Polyvantis, and PMMA recycler Pekutherm. The partnership…
Read More » -
Melt flow testing is the secret to assured polymer quality
Iranpolymer/Baspar Melt flow testing (MFT) is essentially a precise “flow speed” test. Molten polymer is forced through a die under standardised conditions, yielding a melt flow rate (MFR) in grams per ten minutes (g/10min). While high MFRs can ease mould…
Read More » -
Kansas City Chiefs eliminates single-use beverage cups at Arrowhead Stadium
Iranpolymer/Baspar The initiative launched at the team’s home opener on the 14th of September and was led in collaboration by the Kansas City Chiefs, Bold Reuse, Levy, Aramark Sports + Entertainment, and was supported by a Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) grant. By…
Read More » -
K 2025 puts young talents at the centre of the plastics industry’s future
Iranpolymer/Baspar With many plastic professionals set to experience their last K as they head into retirement, the K 2025 is turning its focus toward the next generation. With the new “Young Talents” initiative, the event aims to inspire school pupils,…
Read More » -
Nexam begins commercial-scale operation of Reactive Recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar Sweden-based plastic fabrication company Nexam Chemical has announced the commercial breakthrough of its Reactive Recycling technology with two major customers. This development has led to a steady run-rate of deliveries, with an annualised turnover of Skr15m ($1.5m), indicating strong…
Read More » -
Niutech secures waste plastic pyrolysis production line supply contract
Iranpolymer/Baspar Continuous pyrolysis technology provider Niutech has signed a £22m ($29.4m) product sales contract with a UK-based client to boost global chemical recycling of waste plastics. The company will supply industrial continuous waste plastic pyrolysis production line with the capacity…
Read More » -
LNJ GreenPET partners Sumitomo on r-PET project in India
Iranpolymer/Baspar NJ GreenPET, a division of India-based LNJ Bhilwara Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Japan-based Sumitomo Corporation to enhance the recycled polyethylene terephthalate (r-PET) sector in India. The MoU covers commercial development, raw material procurement,…
Read More »