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Interplas 2026

Published: May 12, 2026

It’s less than a month to go before the Team at Wells PM will exhibit at Interplas, Hall 9 Stand W90 and they are getting very excited!

A short write up of the attendance can be found in the latest British Plastics & Rubber on page 24 and 25 accessed through the following link BP&R April 2026 , along with a picture from the Interplas 2023 stand. This time in June 2026 the stand will be under the new name Wells Performance Materials, following a rebrand in 2024, celebrating 40 years in business.

In addition to a wide range of additive masterbatches and compounds Wells PM will be promoting the latest generation of PFAS free processing aids which have demonstrated stunning results in a range of blown film applications, including metallocene catalysed LLDPEs.

To support the promotion of the PFAS free product range Dr Gary Ogden, Technical Manager will be presenting his work on PFAS-free process aids for blown film extrusion on Wednesday the 3rd of June at 15:15 in Hall 10, L120 on the Interplas Insights Stage Dr G Ogden PFAS free Process Aids .

Wells PM will also be promoting on the stand its extensive experience and capabilities in bespoke compounding services which it offers to the polymer industry. The close working partnerships which it forges with both suppliers and customers is supported by a well-resourced Innovation Centre. The IC has continued to have investment with recent acquisitions including a state-of-the-art tensometer. As well as the IC a highly dynamic and flexible manufacturing facility takes the lab phase work into commercial quantities, harmonised interdepartmental working ensures a successful transfer from the lab from a few kilos to plant with a capability of scaling for a few tonnes to hundreds of tonnes.

Wells PM has demonstrated over the last 40 years an unrivalled capability to take difficult to handle materials with complex processing requirements from a lab development to a successful commercial product.

So, whether your business is a start-up or well established, the materials are polyolefin or biopolymer, please drop by to our stand to discuss how Wells could help bring your product to the marketplace.

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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

A wide range of masterbatches for film and sheet applications

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

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

Wells offer a bespoke additive masterbatch and compounding service

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

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

Wells additive masterbatch and compound contract manufacturing services

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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