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Evonik utilizes renewable electricity in production sites
Iranpolymer/Baspar Evonik continues to advance its sustainability initiatives by transitioning to 100 percent renewable electricity for the epoxy curing agent production plants operated by the Crosslinkers business line. These plants include Marl, Germany, Clayton, U.K., Isehara, Japan, Los Angeles and…
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Kiefel to unveil faster thermoformer for recycled PET at K
Iranpolymer/Baspar Kiefel will celebrate its 70th anniversary at this year’s K Show with new developments in thermoforming, fibre packaging, and sustainability. The Germany-based packaging machinery manufacturer will emphasise solutions that address efficiency, digitalisation, and environmental concerns. One of the key highlights…
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Aduro chemically recycles synthetic turf
Iranpolymer/Baspar Aduro Clean Technologies has successfully trialled using synthetic turf as feedstock for chemical recycling. The Canada-based chemical recycler used its proprietary Hydrochemolytic Technology (HCT) to convert the plastic components of synthetic turf into hydrocarbon feedstocks. The synthetic turf samples tested included…
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AIMPLAS develops sustainable flame-retardant coatings and composites
Iranpolymer/Baspar There is growing concern about the environmental impact generated by key industrial sectors, especially in areas such as construction and mobility, where achieving materials with good mechanical performance, lighter weight, and greater fire resistance plays a crucial role. In…
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Davis-Standard’s global brands together for the first time at K 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar For the first time ever, all Davis-Standard Corporation brands will exhibit under one umbrella at one booth during the upcoming K Show, Hall 16, Booth B19, October 8-15, in Düsseldorf, Germany. The corporation comprises its flagship product brands, including…
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Opinion: The use of AI in extrusion
Iranpolymer/Baspar To what extent is Hans Weber already relying on artificial intelligence? Some time ago, we launched a digital customer portal that allows our customers to view operating instructions and create enquiries, among other things. Our next step is to…
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Lisbon rolls out city-wide reusable cup system
Iranpolymer/Baspar The first TOMRA-operated return points went live on Thursday, the 26th June, located in Portuguese quiosques, Praça de São Paulo, and Praça do Príncipe Real. At these kiosks, customers purchasing drinks received reusable cups and paid a deposit, which was…
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Shanghai to host Asia-Pacific’s largest tire trade show: CITEXPO 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar Shanghai, China — The China International Tire Expo (CITEXPO) 2025 is set to take place from September 3rd to 5th at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, promising to be the largest and most influential tire trade…
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Plastics Recycling Show Asia moves for 2026
Iranpolymer/Baspar “We’ve received an overwhelmingly positive response to PRS Asia since its launch, and feedback from exhibitors and stakeholders made it clear there is a strong appetite to bring the event to China for 2026,” said Matt Barber, Global Events…
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Over 820 Companies Pre-Registered for the 19th IranPlast Exhibition
Iranpolymer/Baspar According to official reports, 823 companies have successfully completed the pre-registration process for the upcoming 19th IranPlast International Exhibition, set to take place from September 8 to 11, 2025, at the Tehran International Permanent Fairground. As of July 23,…
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The role of modern flame retardants in construction
Iranpolymer/Baspar Fire safety in modern construction has become increasingly complex and urgent. From towering steel frameworks to engineered wood systems and high-tech infrastructure, today’s buildings must not only perform, they must protect. Passive fire protection (PFP) is essential to slow…
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Bali plans to prohibit small plastic packaging production from 2026
Iranpolymer/Baspar The provincial government of Bali in Indonesia has revealed its intentions to prohibit the production of small plastic packaging, often referred to as sachets, beginning in 2026. The Jakarta Post has reported that this decision follows a previous ban on bottled…
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High-consistency silicone rubber for composite insulators
Iranpolymer/Baspar WACKER is all set to unveil a new high-consistency silicone rubber for the production of composite insulators with extruded silicone housing at the next K 2025 International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber. The new product is supplied as…
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Opinion: How new regulations help tackle plastic waste and drive circular consumerism
Iranpolymer/Baspar The climate crisis is an unfolding emergency reshaping how businesses operate and how consumers make choices. Despite the efforts to address sustainability issues, many organisations are struggling to make progress in key areas such as tackling plastic pollution, with…
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Colour. Function. Progress: AF-COLOR at K 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar The focus will be on the growing portfolio of polyketone-based masterbatches. Polyketone boasts outstanding chemical resistance, high abrasion resistance and excellent CO₂ balance compared to other technical thermoplastics. The wide range of colour masterbatches for polyketone offers excellent processability…
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Evonik uses green electricity for polybutadiene production
Iranpolymer/Baspar Since July 1, 2025, Evonik’s Coating & Adhesive Resins business line has been using green electricity for its polybutadiene production in Marl, Germany. This initiative is part of Evonik’s sustainability strategy aimed at achieving its environmental goals for 2030,…
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STADLER deliver sorting plant for Stockholm Vatten och Avfall
Iranpolymer/Baspar Designed to process 50 tons of waste per hour, the new facility is equipped with fully automated sorting lines that recover organic waste from household garbage, as well as plastic and metals accidentally mixed in the residual material arriving…
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Recycled plastic material market to reach US$81.69Bn by 2034
Iranpolymer/Baspar The global recycled plastic material market size is valued at US$55.16 billion in 2025, with worldwide sales expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 5.8%, reaching US$ 81.69 billion by the end of the forecast period in 2034,…
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DataLase advances masterbatch pigment technology with dual colour solution
Iranpolymer/Baspar This cutting-edge solution delivers a high-contrast colour change, from clear to white and black, using a single pigment and a single pulsed fibre laser source. It provides packaging manufacturers and brand owners with a cost-effective and sustainable method for…
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SABIC debuts new flame retardant for nano molded components
Iranpolymer/Baspar SABIC introduced the latest addition to its LNP™ THERMOTUF™ family of specialty compounds. New LNP THERMOTUF WF0087N compound is the industry’s first nano molding technology (NMT) material based on polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) that combines excellent flame retardancy (FR) and…
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