food packaging – ایران پلیمر

Can post-industrial recycled polypropylene be used in reusable food packaging?

نویسنده — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:12:15 +0000

Iranpolymer/Baspar For decades, plastics have been the preferred material for food packaging, combining mechanical strength, barrier properties and transparency at a cost-effective price. However, most plastic packaging follows a linear model—designed for single use—resulting in vast amounts of post-consumer waste each year. In response to growing environmental concerns, public and private organisations worldwide set ambitious …

Syensqo achieves breakthrough in mechanical recycling of PVDC multilayer food packaging

نویسنده — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 06:14:12 +0000

Iranpolymer/Baspar Syensqo, a leading global provider of advanced performance materials and chemical solutions, has announced the completion of an recycling initiative. The results of comprehensive trials show that multilayer food packaging structures with Ixan® polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) can effectively be recycled into valuable feedstock for other applications within a standard polyethylene (PE) based waste stream. The trials have …

EU enforces ban on bisphenol A in food packaging

نویسنده — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 07:46:12 +0000

Iranpolymer/Baspar The European Commission has approved a ban on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials, citing the chemical’s potentially harmful health effects. This prohibition extends to products that come into contact with food or drink, including metal can coatings, reusable plastic drink bottles, water distribution coolers, and various kitchenware. The decision …

Bioplastics market size set for explosive growth

نویسنده — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 07:43:27 +0000

Iranpolymer/Baspar According to a new comprehensive report from The Insight Partners, global bioplastics market size is projected to reach US$ 19.43 billion by 2031 from US$ 7.20 billion in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 13.2% in 2023–2031. The increasing focus on innovation and technological advancement is likely to remain key bioplastics market trends. Bioplastics are produced from plants …

Diing Kuen shows off benefits of blown film extrusion lines

نویسنده — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:17:45 +0000

Iranpolymer/Baspar Diing Kuen, a prominent name in the plastics extrusion industry, has been at the forefront of innovation for over four decades. Known for its ability to provide full-plant solutions and highly customized machinery, Diing Kuen has remained a leader in the field by continuously advancing its technology to meet the evolving needs of various …

Kung Hsing energy efficient and high productivity extruders continue to demonstrate tech breakthrough

نویسنده — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 06:06:16 +0000

Iranpolymer/Baspar Kung Hsing Plastics Machinery, a company with over five decades of experience, has become a prominent player in the field of plastic extrusion. Over the years, the company has developed an extensive range of machinery, including blown film lines, monofilament-making machines, and plastic recycling machines. These innovations have helped Kung Hsing maintain its competitive edge …

Maximizing efficiency in plastic injection molding: guide to in-mold labeling

نویسنده — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:02:50 +0000

Iranpolymer/Baspar In-Mold Labeling (IML) Injection Molding is a cutting-edge technology that integrates the labeling process with the plastic injection molding of a product. This method allows labels to be embedded into the product’s surface during the molding process, resulting in a single, seamless finished item. The importance of IML lies in its ability to enhance …

Braskem launches bio-attributed PP for packaging applications

نویسنده — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 10:19:23 +0000

Iranpolymer/Baspar Braskem announced the launch of a new grade of bio-attributed polypropylene (PP) in the US market. The Brazilian petrochemical giant has added the bio-circular resin to its range of circular solutions, sold under the brand Wenew. The brand was first launched in 2022 and currently includes 58 polymers with varying amounts of post-consumer recycled …

Eastman and deSter partner on reusable airline drinkware

نویسنده — Sat, 11 May 2024 12:10:48 +0000

Iranpolymer/Baspar Serviceware and food packaging developer deSter and speciality materials company Eastman have linked to introduce reusable in-flight drinkware to the airline industry. The packaging uses Tritan Renew, a speciality plastic manufactured with recycled molecular copolyester. The development process breaks down plastic waste back into its basic chemical building blocks, allowing plastics to be repeatedly recycled. In …

Siegwerk’s commitment to the safest inks and coatings

نویسنده — Sat, 11 May 2024 10:33:02 +0000

Iranpolymer/Baspar Packaging plays an important role to protect food from contamination. Printing inks are an integral part of the packaging and are important because of their function to provide visual information, brand awareness, and as decorative of the packaging. Packaging safety still remains a highly important topic as no food is safe without proper packaging. …

Südpack acquires majority stake in chemical recycler

نویسنده — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 06:49:17 +0000

Iranpolymer/Baspar German flexible film manufacturer Südpack has acquired a majority stake in Carboliq. The Germany-based chemical recycler is a subsidiary of engineering firm Recenso, specialised in resource recovery systems. With the acquisition, effective from Jan. 2, 2024, Südpack has expanded its involvement in Carboliq, in which it had already invested in 2021. Südpack says it is now …

Outlook 2024: TPE innovations reshaping industries in 2024

نویسنده — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 08:14:55 +0000

Iranpolymer/Baspar As environmental sustainability takes centre stage in food packaging, sustainable packaging solutions are made possible with TPEs. For 2024 and beyond, Everlon is set to showcase its TPE innovations. As we step into 2024, the TPE industry stands at the cusp of a remarkable era, poised to revolutionise critical sectors such as medical applications, …

New survey claims consumers face confusion regarding recycling

نویسنده — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 06:03:13 +0000

Iranpolymer/Baspar The University of Reading in England, UK, has found that consumers across Europe face ‘persistent confusion’ around recycling their food packaging, which hinders overall recycling efforts. This was found in a new survey of 2,000 European consumers carried out as part of the InformPack project. The project is a collaborative effort involving the University …

Kuraray adding production in Texas, Europe; cutting jobs in Indiana

نویسنده — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 07:15:30 +0000

Iranpolymer/ Baspar Japanese materials firm Kuraray Co. Ltd. is moving in two directions at once, adding specialty resin capacity in Texas and Belgium, while cutting jobs in Indiana. In a 9 August news release, officials with Kuraray in Tokyo said that the firm was adding a total of 5,000 tons/year ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer …

ERG S.A invests in film line from Hosokawa

نویسنده — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 05:17:04 +0000

Iranpolymer/ Baspar The Polish packaging manufacturer ERG S.A., headquartered in Dąbrowa Górnicza, has invested in a modern 7-layer blown film line with inline MDO (Machine Direction Orientation) from Hosokawa. The line has been in operation since August 2022 and the company claims it supports the traditional company in its vision to produce only fully recyclable …

Sabic to showcase innovations that reduce food waste at K 2016

تبسم علیزاد منیر — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 04:41:48 +0000

At the K 2016 plastics trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, Sabic (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) will exhibit a wide array of packaging solutions that address the challenges the packaging industry is currently facing.

Global plastics packaging market to hit $375 billion by 2020

تبسم علیزاد منیر — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 06:10:26 +0000

According to a recent report, global demand for plastic packaging was valued at $270 billion in 2014, and is expected to reach $375 billion in 2020, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% between 2015 and 2020.