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Amcor reports profit growth in Q1 and maintains fiscal 2026 guidance
Iranpolymer/Baspar packaging solutions company Amcor has registered a growth in its first-quarter (Q1) profit and reaffirmed its earnings guidance for fiscal 2026. The company’s net income reached $262m in Q1 (ended 30 September 2025). This included costs related to its acquisition of Berry…
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Accumold to showcase ultra-precise plastic injection moulding at COMPAMED 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar At its stand, Accumold will highlight its 40+ years of experience in high-volume micro moulding, supporting medical applications where precision and reliability are key. The company is known for producing parts with micron-level tolerances, microfluidic channels, and components smaller than a…
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Nexam and Verdofoam create lightweight foam from bio-based plastics
Iranpolymer/Baspar Swedish chemicals company Nexam Chemical and its partner Verdofoam have developed a process to produce expanded bioplastic foam suitable for common packaging and insulation applications. The advance centres on Nexam’s additive technology, which enables expansion of bio-based plastics such…
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Darlington plastic recycling plant sparks health fears and local petition
Iranpolymer/Baspar Plans to install UK’s inaugural large-scale plastic film recycling facility at the former Cleveland Bridge site in Darlington, County Durham, in the northeast of England, have prompted a local campaign and a petition over health concerns. Endolys intends to build pyrolysis…
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Envalior’s sustainable engineering materials solutions
Iranpolymer/Baspar Twenty years ago, claiming you could make high-spec components from used cooking oil would have probably got you some funny looks at trade shows. But today, circular and bio-circular feedstocks – including recycled oils, discarded fishing nets, industrial glass…
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ALPLA expands in South-East Europe
Iranpolymer/Baspar Verpackungsspezialist ALPLA erweitert ab sofort in Serbien die Produktion und das Sortiment hochwertiger Verschlüsse aus Kunststoff. // Packaging specialist ALPLA is expanding its production and range of high-quality plastic closures in Serbia with immediate effect. ALPLA is taking over…
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Rohrer expands its exCombo packaging program
Iranpolymer/Baspar ezCombo offers multiple printed or plastic packaging solutions, including: Blister cards/inserts. Thermoformed blisters. Thermoformed trays. Paperboard folding cartons. The portfolio now includes expanded RPET blister and tray options in 10 mil and 20 mil thicknesses, as well as 12 and 15…
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EcoRecord production begins for the US market
Iranpolymer/Baspar With enhanced recyclability, EcoRecord also eliminates the need for natural gas and steam in production, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 85% in the manufacturing process compared to traditional PVC vinyl. “We want to lead the music industry in…
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Vianode to construct large-scale clean synthetic graphite plant
Iranpolymer/Baspar Vianode, a Norwegian producer of advanced battery materials, announced that its first large-scale production facility for low-emission synthetic anode graphite will be developed in Ontario, Canada. Synthetic graphite is an essential component in lithium-ion batteries and is critical for…
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Sidel unveils square PET bottle for still water with liquid nitrogen dosing
Iranpolymer/Baspar Packaging machinery supplier Sidel has introduced Nitro Square, a square-shaped PET bottle for still water with liquid nitrogen dosing. The design combines rigid features with more flexible, pressure-absorbing surfaces to maintain the bottle’s square profile while allowing for new designs.…
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Amcor hits 10% PCR plastics goal in FY25 and makes sustainability gains
Iranpolymer/Baspar Amcor has published its fiscal 2025 Sustainability Report, confirming it met its global target of using 10% post‑consumer recycled (PCR) plastic by 2025 — reported as 218,000 metric tonnes of recycled plastic. The packaging solutions provider, which finalised its merger…
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Indonesia’s first UL-validated polypropylene resin from Polytama Propindo and Milliken
Iranpolymer/Baspar PT Polytama Propindo, a leading Indonesian polypropylene producer, and diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company together announced the launch of Indonesia’s first UL-validated polypropylene resin specifically in Thin Wall Injection Molding (TWIM) grade, Masplene® MAS9475. By carrying the UL Environmental Claim Validation…
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Biffa merges its UK PET recycling operations with Esterform
Iranpolymer/Baspar Biffa’s acquisition of Esterform follows its initial investment in the company in 2023. Esterform’s sites in West Yorkshire and Worcestershire take recycled PET pellets to make test tube-shaped pre-forms that are blow-moulded into bottles that can be used for…
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Flip top closure for active, on-the-go beverages
Iranpolymer/Baspar Closure Systems International (CSI) has announced the launch of its Sport Flip Top 38mm closure, optimized to meet the evolving needs of active, on-the-go consumers seeking convenience, safety, and performance in hot-filled non-carbonated beverages. The Sport Flip Top 38mm…
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Global injection molding market to reach more than US$425 BN by 2032
Iranpolymer/Baspar The “Injection Molding Market Size, Share, Forecast, & Trends Analysis by Material, Technology, Application, Sector, and Geography – Global Forecast to 2032” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The report estimates the global injection molding market at US$426.7…
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EU recycled 42.1% of plastic packaging waste in 2023
Iranpolymer/Baspar Eurostart has released the latest data on plastic packaging recycling in the European Union. The block recycled 42.1% of the plastic packaging waste generated in 2023, a slight increase from the 41% registered in 2022. The EU body calculates the plastic packaging recycling…
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New research demonstrates a simple, eco-friendly method to break down Teflon
Iranpolymer/Baspar Scientists from Newcastle University and the University of Birmingham have developed a clean and energy-efficient way to recycle Teflon® (PTFE), a material best known for its use in non-stick coatings and other applications that demand high chemical and thermal…
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Report reveals bioplastics packaging top innovators
Iranpolymer/Baspar A report by UK intellectual property firm Appleyard Lees has revealed the world’s top innovators in bioplastics packaging in 2023. The annual “Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report” shows that bioplastics patent fillings are making a modest comeback, led by Japanese and South Korean…
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Avantium partners LVMH and Tereos to accelerate the industrial-scale production of PEF
Iranpolymer/Baspar Tereos and LVMH will help Avantium to scale bio-based plastics from plant-based resources, helping users to move away from fossil-based plastics. The three parties are hoping to form a European consortium with plans for future expansion. The consortium is…
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Samsara Eco appoints its first General Manager of Asia
Iranpolymer/Baspar Kissau has spent the last two decades at BASF, where he helped lead business operations. Most recently, he led the company’s net zero accelerator, which helped with implementing and speeding up low-carbon and circular economy technologies. “We’re rapidly scaling to…
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