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1404-05-20
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Japan Steel Works presents the world’s first 40,000 kN electric injection moulding machine
Iranpolymer/Baspar With the rapid global shift toward electric vehicles, there is an increasing demand for lighter components to extend driving range. Target products for the 4,000-ton class clamping force include exterior parts such as bumpers and tailgates, as well as…
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1404-05-20
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India processes 15.3 million tons of plastic packaging waste since 2022
Iranpolymer/Baspar India has seen an increase in plastic waste management units, with 978 operational as of 5 December 2024, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change’s state minister Kirti Vardhan Singh revealed during a Rajya Sabha session. Singh provided…
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1404-05-18
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Rototek paves the way towards sustainable innovation in the UK rotomoulding industry
Iranpolymer/Baspar Unlike traditional gas rotomoulding ovens, the Persico SMART Machine uses precise electric heating to reduce both material waste and CO2 emissions. As a certified B Corp, Rototek’s investment reflects its wider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments. By adopting the…
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1404-05-18
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Tray-to-tray recycling: the potential is there
Iranpolymer/Baspar Tray-to-tray recycling is becoming a recognized approach for advancing circularity in plastic packaging – especially for food-grade applications, says Valerio Sama, Business Development Manager – Packaging at TOMRA Recycling. He weighs in on the latest developments in tray-to-tray recycling,…
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1404-05-18
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Meusburger at K 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar Visitors to stand C30 in Hall 1 can look forward to the latest developments in plates, mould bases, components and hot runner systems. Meusburger focuses particularly on its current campaign on demoulding and on a special area for designers. Product…
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1404-05-18
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Kautex Textron wins BEV battery housing contract
Iranpolymer/Baspar Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG (Kautex), a Textron Inc. company, announced it has received an order from a leading automotive OEM for a full-BEV thermoplastic composite lower battery housing unit. The lower housing is part of the company’s…
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1404-05-18
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Recycled plastics in beverage packaging: advantages & challenges
Iranpolymer/Baspar Convenient single use of virgin and recycled plastics beverage packaging used in bottles and caps are typically designed to meet manufacturers’ specifications and branding requirements while ensuring compliance to governmental regulations on food safety, hygiene, and sustainability standards. Under EU…
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1404-05-16
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New project seeks routes to food-grade recycled polyolefins
Iranpolymer/Baspar Spain-based plastics technology centre AIMPLAS is leading a new multi-facility research project named DECONWASTE, a project designed to upgrade plastic packaging recycling, with the ultimate goal of enabling the resulting material to be safely reprocessed into food contact applications.…
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1404-05-16
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Opinion: Why PLA must have a place in the Global Plastics Treaty
Iranpolymer/Baspar As the world convenes in August for the fifth session of the UN’s Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2), the plastics treaty negotiations stand at a tipping point. Negotiators are tasked with shaping a treaty that will define the future of…
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1404-05-16
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ENGEL presents a compact foaming concept with high material savings at K 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar The heart of the exhibit is an all-electric e-mac 220 injection moulding machine which produces thick-walled and robust plastic parts for the construction industry on a minimal footprint. These components offer significant weight savings in an energy-efficient, precisely foamed…
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1404-05-16
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AGC Chemicals Americas to unveil new high-performance fluoroelastomers at the 2025 Global Polymer Summit
Iranpolymer/Baspar Exton, PA – AGC Chemicals Americas (AGCCA) will showcase its latest advancements in fluoropolymer technology at booth 1940 during the 2025 Global Polymer Summit. Leading the lineup is AFLAS® FFKM PM-1200, a low-viscosity, low glass transition temperature (-9 °C)…
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1404-05-16
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Oerlikon HRSflow showcases latest hot runner technologies at K 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar Another new development is the Glow HRS solution, which enables the direct injection of aesthetic components into amorphous materials. Systems from the global hot runner specialist will also run live at partner companies, including an injection moulding tool for…
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1404-05-16
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K 2025: Starlinger’s solutions for circular packaging
Iranpolymer/Baspar With the “Circular Packaging” concept, Starlinger offers a circular solution for dry bulk packaging made from woven plastic. It defines closed product cycles for woven packaging such as big bags (FIBCs) and other woven bags made from polypropylene, such as…
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1404-05-13
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Hordijk Packaging and Origin Materials partner to produce PET bottle caps
Iranpolymer/Baspar Royal Hordijk Packaging, a Dutch producer of sustainable plastic packaging solutions, has partnered with tech company Origin Materials to manufacture polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle caps. With over a century of experience in packaging innovation, Hordijk has established a strong…
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1404-05-13
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Packaging rules could tighten under global plastics deal
Iranpolymer/Baspar Arenewed round of global talks on a legally binding plastics treaty is due in Geneva this August, prompting the packaging industry to evaluate potential impacts. The resumed fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC‑5.2) will confront key issues…
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1404-05-13
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Stronger policies could cut plastic waste by over 95% in SE Asia and East Asia
Iranpolymer/Baspar Southeast and East Asia plays a central role in the global effort to tackle plastic pollution, given its substantial share of the global economy, strategic position in plastics value chains and rapidly rising plastics demand, according to a new…
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1404-05-13
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Transforming Packaging in Latin America: How Kung Hsing’s Smart Blown Film Technology Delivers Efficiency, Sustainability, and Growth
Iranpolymer/Baspar In Latin America’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, the pressure is on. Rising electricity prices, labor shortages, and the urgent push for sustainability are reshaping how packaging manufacturers operate. Across countries like Mexico, Colombia, and Peru, production managers are looking…
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1404-05-11
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K 2025: Coperion to show off technologies for greater compounding efficiency
Iranpolymer/Baspar Increasing efficiency is the key to economical and sustainable success in plastics processing. Appropriate to the occasion, Coperion will present new products and developments for various process steps that contribute to increases in both compound quality and machine efficiency.…
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1404-05-11
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Natural rubber industry unites behind GPSNR’s Assurance System
Iranpolymer/Baspar Singapore — Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR) has officially launched its Assurance System, marking a major step forward in improving transparency, accountability, and environmental and social performance in the natural rubber supply chain. The system was developed…
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1404-05-11
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MHS unveils next-generation M3 Micro moulding machine at K 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar The M3 is engineered for mass production of complex micro moulded parts weighing under 200 milligrams, including components as small as 10 milligrams or less. It achieves this with no cold runner, eliminating material waste and reducing cycle time.…
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