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BASF to increase capacity for Cellasto® in India
Iranpolymer/Baspar BASF India Limited has broken ground on a new plant to increase the production capacity of its Cellasto® microcellular polyurethane (MCU) in Dahej, India. Under BASF’s new “Winning Ways” strategy, the plant will be constructed with state-of-the-art technologies and…
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Clean Industrial Deal overlooks contribution of plastics, says Plastics Europe
Iranpolymer/Baspar Industry association Plastics Europe has welcomed the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal but warns it risks overlooking the ‘essential contribution’ of the plastics industry. “The EU is demonstrating the ambitious political leadership necessary to restore its competitiveness, but policymakers cannot afford to…
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Neopac partners with Manucurist for packaging of manicure treatment pen
Iranpolymer/Baspar Tailored for on-the-go use, Manucurist’s Concentré Perfecteur provides a portable, precise solution for strengthening and nourishing nails. Its compact format fits into a purse or pocket, and a user-friendly, brush-tip applicator ensures a targeted, waste-free application directly onto the nail and…
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Lactips launches new biobased and compostable sealant grade
Iranpolymer/Baspar France-based Lactips, a producer of 100% biobased plastic that the company says is water-soluble and completely biodegradable in all environments, has announced that it has expanded its range of biobased paper-coating solutions. Responding to demand from packaging manufacturers, Lactips…
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The return of the plastic straw?
Iranpolymer/Baspar In an executive order signed 10 Feb. 2025, President Donald Trump ended the procurement and ‘forced use’ of paper straws, reversing the federal purchasing policies put in place by his predecessor that encourage paper straws and restrict plastic ones.…
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New pouch replaces plastic tubs for paint
Iranpolymer/Baspar Mondi collaborated with Sherwin-Williams to introduce re/cycle SpoutedPouch as a refill option for its concentrated paint, sold on the UK market. Leveraging the expertise in its Halle/Steinfeld plant in Germany, Mondi introduced a wider spout for easier filling and…
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Lego launches tyres made with recycled materials
Iranpolymer/Baspar As Lego continues its search for sustainable alternatives to virgin plastic, the Danish toy maker has launched tyres made from recycled materials sourced from old fishing nets, ropes, and engine oil. The material is a blend of styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene created by mechanically recycling…
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Pexco LLC celebrates expansion with Wisconsin Plastic Products acquisition
Iranpolymer/Baspar “The acquisition of Wisconsin Plastic Products expands Pexco’s custom extrusion capacity and engineering expertise while increasing our presence in the Midwest,” said Sam Patel, CEO of Pexco. “We look forward to integrating Wisconsin Plastic Products capabilities into Pexco’s operations,…
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Evertrak partners Sumitomo Corporation of Americas to expand its reach in North America
Iranpolymer/Baspar Evertrak manufactures its railroad ties using recycled plastics. This reduces the railroad industry’s environmental impact and makes railroad infrastructure more sustainable. “Evertrak glass fibre reinforced polymer composite railroad ties are engineered to deliver value, safety and sustainability for the railroad industry,” said Tim…
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Alpla acquires HDPE recycler in Brazil
Iranpolymer/Baspar Alplarecycling, the recycling division of Austrian packaging manufacturer Alpla, has acquired a majority stake in Clean Bottle, a Brazilian HDPE recycler. As part of the new joint venture, the companies will operate a rHDPE plant in São José dos…
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Accumold to exhibit medical micro moulding innovations at MD&M West 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar “MD&M West is one of the largest events Accumold participates in each year, and we’re always eager to showcase how micro moulding is driving innovation in medical equipment and wearable devices,” said Brett Saddoris, Technical Sales Manager at Accumold.…
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Innovative flame-retardant grade for EV applications
Iranpolymer/Baspar BASF’s newly developed flame retardant (FR) grade of Ultramid® T6000 polyphthalamide (PPA) is now used in terminal block application. This upgraded solution replaces non-FR material, enhancing safety for the inverter and motor system in electric vehicles (EVs). Ultramid T6000…
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Could water innovate plastic waste recycling processes?
Iranpolymer/Baspar There is no denying how useful, and important, plastic materials have become in almost all human activities. But with yearly global plastic production sitting at over 400 million tons, and the environmental concerns that come along with that level…
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WACKER expands production capacity for silicones in Asia
Iranpolymer/Baspar Wacker Chemie AG started up two new production facilities for specialty silicones in Japan and South Korea. The expansion strengthens the company’s activities in the Asian growth market. The new plants, located in Tsukuba, Japan and in Jincheon, South…
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CHINAPLAS focuses on green, smart and high-tech solutions
Iranpolymer/Baspar Expanding from its 2023 edition in Shenzhen, CHINAPLAS 2025 will host over 4,000 international exhibitors, with 380,000 sqm of space across all 19 halls. Together with 9 country/region pavilions, CHINAPLAS 2025 will facilitate collaboration along the upstream and downstream…
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Eastman’s copolyester resin receives RecyClass approval
Iranpolymer/Baspar Eight of Eastman’scopolyesterresins have received RecyClass Recyclability Approvals for the solution’s recycled content. These approvals were awarded after the completion of independent testing that was conducted by PTI-Europe and Plastics Forming Enterprises (PFE). The testing procedure followed an adapted version…
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Circular Plastics Challenge open for entries focused on AI
Iranpolymer/Baspar The third edition of the Circular Plastics Challenge is now open for entries. The competition aims to change young people’s perception of the plastic industry and help attract new talent to an ageing industry. This year, solutions should leverage…
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Opinion: Recycling trends for 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar Head of Tomra Recycling, Dr. Volker Rehrmann, weighs in on the key trends in sorting and recycling 1. Deep learning Deep learning will continue to shape the recycling industry in 2025. This subset of artificial intelligence (AI) achieved significant…
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Sainsbury’s introduces plastic-free packaging for own-brand avocados
Iranpolymer/Baspar British supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has announced the trial of paper packaging for its own-brand Ripe & Ready Avocados twin pack. The company highlighted that the new initiative would eliminate 20.2 million pieces of plastic each year once fully implemented.…
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Uzbekistan may implement plastic bag ban in 2027
Iranpolymer/Baspar Uzbekistan may ban the production, import, and use of plastic bags under the proposed National Program to Reduce Plastic Pollution within the 2025-27 period. This key measure under the state draft programme, which is currently open for public discussion, may…
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