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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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