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PFAS Regulatory Update – EU

PFAS Regulatory Update:
The EU’s PFAS restrictions will apply from 2026: food packaging must meet PPWR limits, while non-food applications may benefit from a 6.5-year derogation under REACH. Polymeric PFAS used in extrusion must be cleaned before switching to food packaging. These rules affect products in the EU and Northern Ireland, but not in England, Scotland, or Wales.

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1984
Wells Plastics Founded

The business was founded in 1984 by Danny Wells servicing the UK with specialist additive masterbatches for the UK film and fibre marketplace, with a particular expertise in UV masterbatches.

1997
New Management

In 1997 Danny left the business, under new management the product range began to grow.

1999
Bactiglas™ Launches

In 1999 the business entered antimicrobial masterbatch marketplace which would become the Bactiglas™ range of products.

2003
Reverte™ Arrives

In 2003 Wells developed a range of oxo-biodegradable masterbatches which would become the Reverte™ range of products in 2005.

2006
Expansion

In 2006 the business began its first site expansion taking on more warehousing and office space on the same industrial estate, including an expansion of the lab facility to support the growing business.

2009
Growing Team

In 2009 the

Technical Department expanded further

2011
Management Buy Out

In 2011 KCP supported a management buy-out and provided investment for growth

2012
International Growth

In 2012 Wells increased dramatically its international foot print through an expanded distribution network.

2015
Founding Members

In 2015 Wells are the founding Member of the oxo-biodegradable plastics federation (now known as the Society of Biodegradable Polymers)

2018
Capacity Increases

In 2018 the business underwent a significant capacity uplift with a 40% expansion and extension of the current production facility

2019
ISO 14001

In 2019 the business achieved ISO 14001

 

2020
Ecovadis Silver

In 2020 Wells achieve a Silver EcoVadis rating

2022
A Busy Year

In 2022 Wells created the Innovation Centre, a raw material warehouse, gained a Gold Ecovadis rating and completed a Management Buy Out

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Our products

Antiblocking Masterbatches

A wide range of masterbatches for film and sheet applications

Antimicrobials

Marketed under the Bactiglas™ trademark masterbatches and powders food packing through to medical devices.

Antistatic Masterbatches

A wide range of masterbatches for film, sheet and injection moulding applications

Bespoke Solutions

Wells offer a bespoke additive masterbatch and compounding service

Blowing agents

Exothermic and endothermic masterbatches and powders for extrusion and injection moulding processes.

Compol™

A range of biopolymer and biobased materials for extrusion and injection moulding applications.

Contract Services

Wells additive masterbatch and compound contract manufacturing services

Flame Retardants

A wide range of bespoke flame retardant masterbatch and compound solutions.

Fragrances

Masterbatches to enhance point of sale items with fragrances or eliminate unwanted mal-odours from recycled feedstocks

Biodegradable Masterbatch

A range of masterbatches sold under the Reverte™ trademark for providing a biodegradable property to polyolefins

Processing Aids

Masterbatches to improve the quality and aesthetics of extruded polymer, reducing waste and energy consumption.

Purging and Cleaning Compounds

A range of compounds to aid in the purging, cleaning and shut down procedures of extrusion equipment.

Slips

Masterbatches and compounds which provide an enhanced and controlled slip property to extruded and injection moulded articles.

Antioxidant Masterbatches

Masterbatches to enhance stability polymers during processing, in use and during recycling suitable for a wide range of applications and processes

UV Masterbatches

Masterbatches to enhance the UV stability of polymers during suitable for a wide range of applications and processes