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The 19th IranPlast Exhibition Concludes
Bespar / Iran Polymer – The 19th edition of IranPlast came to an end—an exhibition that, while reflecting today’s social and economic conditions of the country, also presented a glimpse of the future and the capacities of Iran’s polymer industry.…
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Cutting-edge production solutions at Vietnam’s leading event for plastics and rubber show
Iranpolymer/Baspar VietnamPlas 2025, the 23rd edition of Vietnam’s leading Plastics & Rubber industry, is set to take place from 17–20 September 2025 at the Saigon Exhibition & Conference Center (SECC). This important event gathers around 700+ exhibitors from 20+ countries,…
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Reusable bottles traceability made possible by innovative QR codes
Iranpolymer/Baspar In late 2022, as part of its global ‘World Without Waste’ initiative, The Coca Cola Company announced its intentions to have at least 25% of all its beverages across its portfolio of brands be sold in refillable or returnable…
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IranPlast 2025: Tehran to Host the 19th International Plastics and polymer Exhibition This September
Iranpolymer/Baspar Tehran, Iran – September 8–11, 2025 — The 19th IranPlast International Exhibition, recognized as the most reputable plastics and polymer trade fair in West Asia, will be held from September 8 to 11, 2025 at the Tehran Permanent International…
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ECI Group’s Technology selected for world’s first commercial scale fossil-free LDPE facility
Iranpolymer/Baspar The facility, to be built in Antwerp, Belgium, represents a pivotal step in the transition to sustainable plastics. It will use ECI Group’s proprietary autoclave technology to produce 110,000 tonnes of LDPE per year from certified green methanol. The…
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Baerlocher at K 2025: Crcular economy, PFAS-free alternatives and tin replacement
Iranpolymer/Baspar “At this year’s K show, we continue to drive the industry with a number of new innovations,” said Arne Schulle, CEO of the Baerlocher Group. “In addition, we are reducing our environmental footprint through renewable energy and smarter processes.”…
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Tomra to showcase all divisions together at K 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar At K 2025, Tomra will present a broad set of technologies aimed at advancing plastics circularity. The company’s Recycling, Collection, Feedstock, and Reuse divisions will come together to share developments in sorting, collection, and reuse systems. Tomra Recycling will…
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Carrier collaborates with Pollution Solution on roadside emissions capture solution
Iranpolymer/Baspar The patent-protected Roadvent system uses a network of re-engineered slot drains embedded in the road to extract toxic air from high-traffic environments. These emissions are then filtered through a multi-stage air handling unit (AHU) developed with Carrier and released…
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NFL team the 49ers implements reusable cups at their stadium
Iranpolymer/Baspar The new reusable cups were launched during the team’s first preseason game. Once used, fans can return the cups to designated bins, where the cups will be collected, sanitised, and redistributed. This season, the 49ers will play 10 home…
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Origin Materials enters strategic relationship with Berlin Packaging
Iranpolymer/Baspar The 1881 caps enable lighter packaging, prolonged shelf life, and “mono-material” containers that improve recyclability and circularity. Made from 100% post-consumer recycled PET, the caps are used in food-grade applications and are made by thermoforming instead of traditional injection moulding. Berlin Packaging supplies…
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BIO-FED presents sustainable plastic solutions for packaging
Iranpolymer/Baspar At the Feddersen Group’s joint stand in Hall 5, Stand 460, visitors will experience how product performance, resource efficiency and regulatory requirements can be combined in a practical way with the three compound brands M·VERA, M·BIOBASE and M·CYCLOSE. As a…
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Eaton’s MAX-LOAD PEXL brings more capacity, confidence and changeout
Iranpolymer/Baspar The enhanced MAX-LOAD PEXL range benefits from a fully welded polyester design that provides broad chemical compatibility and minimal risk of contamination. Built for the toughest jobs, the filter bags feature thermo-bonded seams and a smooth outer cage, allowing…
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Opinion: Ambitious treaty may be best path to plastics transition
Iranpolymer/Baspar The failure of the plastics treaty talks in Geneva this month — what was supposed to be the final round — has been well covered. Countries could not bridge the gap between two competing visions: a narrow framework focused…
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Zhafir Zeres medical: COC live application at K 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar The live application on a ZE1500V-300h medical with a 32 mm screw demonstrates the production of a syringe barrel made from COC (Cyclic Olefin Copolymer) using an 8-cavity mould. With a shot weight of 24 grams, the glass-like COC…
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Ensuring polymer consistency at scale through melt flow testing
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…
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Vioneo selects Lummus Technology as its polypropylene partner
Iranpolymer/Baspar The plant will be part of Vioneo’s complex, which, once complete, will be the world’s first industrial-scale, fossil-free plastics production complex. The complex, based on green methanol as feedstock, will also be highly electrified using renewable electricity and use…
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Lignin Industries CEO thinks Global Plastics Treaty disagreement can be a springboard for progress
Iranpolymer/Baspar With over 99% of plastics still made from fossil oils globally, Lignin Industries is focused on eliminating global fossil dependency by reducing the fossil content within plastic. Their patented, bio-based plastic emits significantly lower CO2 emissions over its lifecycle,…
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Future-proofing the plastics industry: the 4 key challenges injection moulders must overcome
Iranpolymer/Baspar Plastics processors have faced challenges over the past decade, including concerns about public perception of sustainability, as well as increased export and bureaucratic issues following Brexit. However, in 2020, the pandemic prompted a change in fortune – the plastics…
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Global Impact Coalition launches GIC Innovation Ecosystem
Iranpolymer/Baspar The chemical industry is under growing pressure to reduce emissions and advance circularity; to meet this demand, new partnerships and innovation models will be needed to scale the impact. Innovators both within and beyond the sector are developing technologies that…
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Brüggemann at K 2025: High-performance additives for engineering plastics
Iranpolymer/Baspar The focus is on innovative developments that enable lighter and more complex designs, meet specific requirements in the E&E and e-mobility sectors, or make recyclates usable in demanding applications, even at elevated temperatures. These include highly efficient flow enhancers,…
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