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US PET bottle recycling rates hit ‘highest level’ in 2023
Iranpolymer/Baspar Recycling rates for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles in the US hit their “highest levels” in 2023, as reported in the National Association for PET Container Resources’ (NAPCOR) 2023 PET Recycling Report. In 2023, the US PET bottle collection rate hit…
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Plastics additive market new trends and growth forecast
Iranpolymer/Baspar The “Plastics Additives Market” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Plastics Additives Market was valued at USD 61.5 billion in 2024, and is projected to reach USD 80.7 billion by 2029, rising at a CAGR of 5.6%. This…
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Origin Materials produces new rPET caps with enhanced features
Iranpolymer/Baspar US-based packaging tech company Origin Materials is advancing the production of its recyclable polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) caps with the shipment of these caps for commercial qualification. The company has produced caps with new features requested by customers at a…
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EU enforces ban on bisphenol A in food packaging
Iranpolymer/Baspar The European Commission has approved a ban on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials, citing the chemical’s potentially harmful health effects. This prohibition extends to products that come into contact with food or drink, including…
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Bioplastics market size set for explosive growth
Iranpolymer/Baspar According to a new comprehensive report from The Insight Partners, global bioplastics market size is projected to reach US$ 19.43 billion by 2031 from US$ 7.20 billion in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 13.2% in 2023–2031. The increasing focus on innovation and…
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Outlook 2025: Energy-saving and circular economy solutions respond to future market trends
Iranpolymer/Baspar The value chain of the plastic packaging industry is confronted with numerous new requirements. Sustainability, circular economy, recycling and the associated laws and regulations as well as customer behavior are certainly among the most important. Brückner Maschinenbau’s new generation…
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Pittsfield Plastics Engineering (PPE) invests in large-part injection moulding
Iranpolymer/Baspar The company has made multiple investments recently in large-tonnage injection machinery, robotics, and other auxiliary equipment which will enable PPE to meet the needs of its newest customer, a provider and manufacturer of products and services for the residential and…
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BASF, research partners join forces to optimise mechanical recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar Aiming to improve the mechanical recycling of plastics and to take this technology to the next level, BASF has teamed up a number of partners to study how this might best be achieved. In collaboration with Endress+Hauser, TechnoCompound and…
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Advanced polycarbonate copolymer resins for chemical resistance
Iranpolymer/Baspar SABIC introduced its new LNP™ ELCRES™ CXL polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resins featuring exceptional chemical resistance. These specialty materials are well suited to help customers in the mobility, electronics, industrial and infrastructure markets address increased exposure to harsh chemicals that can cause…
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Freudenberg’s material innovation for more battery safety
Iranpolymer/Baspar Bieringer, who has a doctorate in chemistry and oversees material development at the technology company, accepted the €10,000 award. Representatives of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, the German Chemical Society (GDCh), the society’s founder Professor Dr. Erhard Meyer-Galow and others paid tribute…
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Dyne Testing presents wettability research instrument
Iranpolymer/Baspar The Theta Flex comes with OneAttension software, a comprehensive suite that includes all contact angle measurement modes, an easy-to-use interface and free and unlimited licenses and upgrades. The Theta Flex is a premium optical tensiometer designed for advanced wettability research,…
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Advanced elastomer market forecast to reach $7.8 billion by 2029
Iranpolymer/Baspar Delray Beach, FL – Market and Markets latest report “Advanced Elastomers Market by Type (Thermoplastic Elastomers, Silicon Elastomers), Application (Insulations, Implants), End-Use Industry (Medical, Industrial, Aerospace & Defense), Region- Global Forecast to 2029”, size is projected to grow from…
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Axil and Aquapak extend partnership
Iranpolymer/Baspar Aquapak’s flagship product, Hydropol, a biodegradable and marine safe polymer, plays a key role in improving recyclability and compostability, offering scalable solutions to the challenges faced by major consumer brands in the Circular Economy. “We’re delighted to extend our…
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Solution and system partner for silicone injection moulding
Iranpolymer/Baspar At Plastec West in Anaheim, California/USA, Arburg as a solution and system partner will showcase its innovative technologies for silicone injection moulding, digitalisation and automation from 4 to 6 February 2025. On stand 4229 in Hall B, the processing of…
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PRS Europe 2025 programme outlined
Iranpolymer/Baspar The latest trends in the plastics recycling sector will be explored in depth, providing a holistic view of the whole plastic recycling value chain and drawing together political leaders, major brands, recyclers and the plastics recycling and manufacturing industry.…
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Eclectic color trend forecasted for the Plastics Industry
Iranpolymer/Baspar Avient Corporation announced the launch of ColorForward™ 2026, its annual color trend forecasting tool for the plastics industry developed to support the design of impactful aesthetics for new consumer products. ColorForward 2026, created by the ColorWorks™ team at Avient,…
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Expansion of HMLS yarn capacities in China
Iranpolymer/Baspar The Chinese Junma Group has expanded its HMLS capacities by 20 positions, hence becoming one of the largest tire cord manufacturers in China. At present, the company has 64 positions of HMLS systems, all of which are from Oerlikon…
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Germany endorses chemical recycling in National Circular Economy Strategy
Iranpolymer/Baspar The German Federal Government has published its National Circular Economy Strategy (NKWS). The policy sets out Germany’s vision to transition to a circular economy across various sectors. The government’s coalition partners, which have recently broken up resulting in the call of…
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EREMA Group expands offering on a global scale
Iranpolymer/Baspar The ReadyMac celebrated its market launch at K 2022. The recycling system, which is produced in stock and available at short notice, has since established itself successfully in the 50 hertz version, particularly on the European market. Based on this…
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Distrupol sold to plastics distributor Omya
Iranpolymer/Baspar England-based plastics distributor Distrupol, so far an affiliate of GPD Companies, will be sold to Omya, a Swiss producer of essential minerals and polymer distributor. GPD Companies said it entered into a definitive agreement for the sale, which is expected…
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