automotive industry

BASF to increase capacity for Cellasto® in India

Iranpolymer/Baspar  BASF India Limited has broken ground on a new plant to increase the production capacity of its Cellasto® microcellular polyurethane (MCU) in Dahej, India. Under BASF’s new “Winning Ways” strategy, the plant will be constructed with state-of-the-art technologies and…

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Expansion of HMLS yarn capacities in China

Iranpolymer/Baspar The Chinese Junma Group has expanded its HMLS capacities by 20 positions, hence becoming one of the largest tire cord manufacturers in China. At present, the company has 64 positions of HMLS systems, all of which are from Oerlikon…

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WACKER: Exploring Innovative Applications of Silicones

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Silicones are in every corner of our lives. They play an important role in industries such as automotive, healthcare and construction. In 1947, Wacker Chemie AG (WACKER) became the first European company to produce silicones, and now it is…

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Avient extends recycled grade TPU materials for automotive use

Iranpolymer/Baspar Luxembourg, Belgium – Avient Corporation announced the extension of its reSound™ REC Recycled Content Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) portfolio with new AF 7210 grades specifically developed for automotive interior applications such as mats, grips, and console trays. This supports new…

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Cabot Corp launches eco-certified universal circular black masterbatches

Iranpolymer/Baspar Cabot Corporation announced the launch of its new REPLASBLAK universal circular black masterbatches with certified sustainable material. With this launch, Cabot has introduced two new products which will be sold as the industry’s first-ever universal circular black masterbatches with International Sustainability & Carbon…

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AIMPLAS takes part in project to help replace metal railway parts with lighter composite materials

IRANPOLYMER/BASPAR AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, successfully participated in the recently completed European MAT4RAIL project, which involved developing new materials and components to design the railway of the future.

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BASF boosts R&D in Asia Pacific for automotive coatings

BASF is stepping up its regional research and development (R&D) activities for automotive coatings in a new world-class platform at the BASF Innovation Campus Asia Pacific in Shanghai, China. 

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