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New appointment: Dean Fosbury joins the Team at Wells

Published: February 6, 2025

Wells Performance Materials is delighted to announce the appointment of Dean Fosbury as Sales Manager. Dean brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise within the masterbatch industry across Europe and is a significant strengthening of the sales team.

Carl Birch, Sales and Marketing Director said ‘I am excited that Dean has chosen to join the Wells PM Team, and I look forward to Dean’s contributions, helping the company to gain new customers and develop applications in additive masterbatches and bespoke compounding of polyolefins and biopolymers across Europe. Working alongside Martin Cooper I am sure they will make a formidable team!’.

Dean Fosbury, newly appointed Wells PM Sales Manager said ‘I have been aware of Wells PM reputation for excellent service and range of products in the market place for some time, and I am thrilled to be joining. This is an excellent opportunity to continue my learning, working with Carl, Martin Cooper and Gary Ogden and sharing their “can-do” attitude to help customers and solve any issues they may have. The commitment at Wells PM to find a custom additive masterbatch or compound solution will be of value to my contacts within the industry’

Wells PM has just celebrated 40 years of additive masterbatch production and bespoke compounding and has, in recent years, developed significant expertise in biopolymer compounding and PFAS free processing aids for polyolefin extrusion.

Following significant expansions within the Production and Warehousing facilities and investment in an Innovation Centre, Wells PM can support and process a wide range of polymers and additives with complex handling requirements.

Please contact Wells PM at sales@wellspm.com to find out more about how we can help you with your masterbatch and bespoke compound requirements.

Dean Fosbury, Carl Birch, Martin Cooper at the MPG dinner Jan 25

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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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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

Moisture absorbing masterbatches for all extrusion and injection moulding processes

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