Raw Materials

NGR at CHINAPLAS: Innovative recycling machines

Iranpolymer/Baspar  NGR builds customized plastic recycling machines and turns waste products into valuable raw materials. Driven by the mission “working for a better future”, NGR works on innovative solutions in the segments post industrial, post consumer and PET recycling. NGR’s…

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Zero greenhouse gas emissions for Perstorp’s Waspik site

Iranpolymer/Baspar To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Perstorp Waspik has taken several steps including replacing all fossil fuel forklift trucks with electric ones and all lighting with LED. Additionally, all the natural gas used for heating has been replaced by biogas,…

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Germany endorses chemical recycling in National Circular Economy Strategy

Iranpolymer/Baspar The German Federal Government has published its National Circular Economy Strategy (NKWS). The policy sets out Germany’s vision to transition to a circular economy across various sectors. The government’s coalition partners, which have recently broken up resulting in the call of…

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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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Recycling content TPE for handle surfaces for Hilti tools

Iranpolymer/Baspar  By developing Recycling Content TPE with excellent adhesion to PA, Hilti and KRAIBURG TPE have now successfully expanded their partnership to also include projects with focus on sustainability. The starting point for expanding a more than two decades-long collaboration…

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Floreon wins US bioplastics innovation award

Iranpolymer/Baspar Floreon, a spin-out technology from the University of Sheffield, has won the 2024 Innovation in Bioplastics Award. The US Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) awarded Floreon for its Therma-Tech halogen-free, fire-resistant PLA-based compound, the world’s first bioplastic to achieve UL94V-0 flammability…

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ELT pyrolysis recycling business in Thailand

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Marubeni Corporation (“Marubeni”) has invested in Green Rubber Energy Company Limited (“GRE”), which is developing an End-of-Life Tire (hereinafter, “ELT”) pyrolysis recycling*1 business (hereinafter, the “Business”) in Thailand. Thirty million tons of tires are discarded annually around the world,…

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Bioplastics market size expected to reach USD 253.98 billion

Iranpolymer/Baspar  The bioplastics market size is estimated to reach USD 253.98 billion between 2024-2028, growing at an estimated CAGR of 39.04%, says Technavio.  Developments in bio-based and renewable raw materials drive market growth, with a trend towards consumption of bioplastics in novel applications. Increasing focus on sustainability…

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Encina and BASF Form Long-Term Partnership for Supply of Circular Raw Materials

Iranpolymer/Baspar Manufacturer of ISCC PLUS-certified circular chemicals Encina Development Group and BASF have established a long-term supply agreement for chemically recycled circular benzene derived from postconsumer end-of-life plastics. The agreement marks a pivotal moment in sustainable sourcing, as BASF strengthens the circular economy by integrating more chemically recycled,…

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Verification of TPE solutions with recycled content

Iranpolymer/Baspar KRAIBURG TPE has recently obtained the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification for selected thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions. This milestone caters to various industries including personal care, household appliances, wearables, and consumer electronics. In response to the growing demand for more sustainable…

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Advanced Packaging Association wants polyamide recognised as recyclable

Iranpolymer/Baspar An international consortium in the polyamide packaging value chain has founded the Advanced Packaging Association (APA). BASF, Ube, Envalior, Domo Chemicals, and Grupa Azoty ATT Polymers are the founding members of the Brussels-based association. The project started off in 2023 when the…

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UPM to supply Artigo with BioMotion renewable fillers for next-generation rubber flooring

Iranpolymer/Baspar Helsinki, Finland – Artigo will produce their next-generation flooring collections from 2025 with UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF). By incorporating UPM Biochemicals’ RFF, Artigo has achieved CO2 footprint savings of up to 0.5 kg CO2e/sq. meter and managed…

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Iran Plast 2017 will be held on September

Iranpolymer-According to Baspar, The 11th International exhibition of Plastics and Rubber, Machinery and Equipments will be held on 24 - 27 September 2017 at Tehran international fair ground, Iran.

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