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ExxonMobil develops high-performance, recyclable thermoformed packaging
Iranpolymer/Baspar This breakthrough packaging design offers a high oxygen barrier, excellent optics and enhanced puncture resistance while maintaining optimised formability for hot fill and aseptic applications. The package comprises a thermoformed bottom web and machine direction oriented (MDO) PE lid…
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Arburg, Aimplas partner to test materials for additive manufacturing
Iranpolymer/Baspar Arburg and Aimplas, the Spanish Plastics Technology Centre, are partnering to qualify new materials for use in additive manufacturing for medical applications. Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, has a lot of potential in the medical field. It…
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Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar The seven award categories are: Plastics Recycling Ambassador Building & Construction Product Automotive, Electrical or Electronic Product Household & Leisure Product Plastic Packaging Product Product Technology Innovation Recycling Machinery Innovation Shortlisted finalists will be announced in mid-January and showcased…
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TPE for surface protective films with ultra-high adhesion series
Iranpolymer/Baspar Avient Corporation announced the expansion of its Versaflex™ PF Thermoplastic Elastomers for surface protective films to include an ultra-high adhesion series for co-extruded protective films. This innovative technology is developed to meet the growing demand for high-performance protection in the…
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Plastic waste agreement to be signed at PRS Asia
Iranpolymer/Baspar 31 October 2024: In a move aimed at increasing plastic recycling and reducing the overall consumption of packaging, the Waste Management and Recycling Association of Singapore (WMRAS) and Singapore Logistics Association (SLA) will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU)…
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FCS pioneers in full solutions for injection molding
Iranpolymer/Baspar Fu Chun Shin (FCS) demonstrated its tech leadership in the plastic injection molding industry by exhibiting a range of innovative technologies last TaipeiPLAS, including the AS outward toggle IMM, all-electric IMM, all-electric multi-component IMM, and the FB-C, a sandwich…
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Fast cure adhesive for transport manufacturing
Iranpolymer/Baspar SCIGRIP SG300 was developed specifically for the transport industry and is suitable for primerless metal, composite and plastic bonding in the automotive, rail and marine sectors. It can also be used for infrastructure products like wind energy and agriculture. The adhesive can…
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Polystar leads the game in plastics recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar Polystar showcased its cutting-edge machinery and highlighted its commitment to advancing sustainable manufacturing solutions at TaipeiPLAS 2024. David Lo, CMO of Polystar, guided visitors through an impressive display of product samples produced and recycled by the company’s plastic recycling (Repro-Flex,…
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How rubber is improving animal welfare
Iranpolymer/Baspar Since 1968, KRAIBURG has been committed to giving old car tyres a second life. Today, approximately 7.5 million tyres are recycled into durable rubber mats for animal barns annually. The company harnesses the key properties of tyres—dimensional stability, elasticity, and abrasion…
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FKI premier plastic extrusion machine goes carbon neutral
Iranpolymer/Baspar Fong Kee International Machinery (FKI), a premier Taiwanese manufacturer of high-quality plastics extrusion machines, took the opportunity to showcase its role in addressing critical global challenges such as sustainability, digitalization, and the shift toward renewable energy at TaipeiPLAS 2024. The…
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Fortum produces biodegradable plastic from captured carbon in world first
Iranpolymer/Baspar Finland-based Fortum Recycling and Waste has successfully produced biodegradable plastic from carbon-captured feedstock in a world first. The energy company started operating a pilot for CO2-based plastics in April 2022 at its Riihimäki waste-to-energy plant. The first stage of the pilot…
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The TARPAULIFE Project: Polyolefin-coated fabrics to transport freshwater by sea
Iranpolymer/Baspar Tarpaulins are large sheets of strong, water-resistant material used for protection from extreme conditions. They’re most commonly made from PVC-coated polyester, characterised by its low price and good resistance. However, they’re also harder to recycle than other plastics. The TARPAULIFE Project,…
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LG Chem opens Europe Innovation Centre to advance plastics recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar LG Chem, a manufacturer of plastics precursors, has established a new research and development (R&D) centre in Frankfurt, Germany. The South-Korea based company inaugurated its Europe Innovation Centre on Oct. 27. The centre will research ‘eco-friendly future technologies’ including…
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Complete range of practical and digital solutions
Iranpolymer/Baspar Fakuma 2024 once again attracted many trade visitors to Friedrichshafen despite a difficult economic environment across the industry. Arburg put on an impressive display with a total of 18 exhibits at its own stand and those of its partners.…
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Bormioli Pharma and Chiesi partner to introduce Carbon Capture PET bottles
Iranpolymer/Baspar Bormioli Pharma has partnered with research-focused biopharmaceutical company Chiesi for the supply of Carbon Capture polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. The bottles will be used for packaging a medication that is intended for prophylaxis and treatment of various types of rhinitis. They…
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Idemitsu and Suntory collaborate on recycling demonstration for bottle caps
Iranpolymer/Baspar Petroleum refinery company Idemitsu Kosan has collaborated with beverage company Suntory for the chemical recycling demonstration test of used polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle caps and labels. The project has recently progressed to a demonstration test phase, where Chemical Recycle Japan, a subsidiary of…
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The new INTAREMA® sets the benchmark in plastics recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar Premiere at EREMA: the new INTAREMA® 2325 sees the world’s leading manufacturer of plastics recycling systems grow its post-consumer series to enter a new dimension in recycling. The INTAREMA® 2325 T-VEplus® RegrindPro® with laser filter is the largest system ever built to recycle…
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Plasticizer Alcohols driven by economic expansion and market transformation
Iranpolymer/Baspar The global plasticizer alcohols market size is estimated to grow by USD 4.5 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 9.19% during the forecast period. Rapid economic expansion in emerging regions is driving…
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Datwyler expands its range of NeoFlex coated plungers
Iranpolymer/Baspar Altdorf, Switzerland – Datwyler announces the expansion of its NeoFlex™ range of coated plungers with new sizes for containers aimed at large-volume auto-injectors and wearable devices. At CPHI Worldwide in Milan, Italy (Booth 20B48), the company unveiled its NeoFlex…
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Sustainable POM grades with short cellulose fiber
Iranpolymer/Baspar Compared to glass-reinforced POM, the new short cellulose fiber grades can increase flexural modulus without significantly increasing density, achieving both light weight and high rigidity. They also maintain the excellent sliding properties of POM. Cellulose is a non-edible, bio-based…
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