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    BACTIglas™

    Antimicrobial Masterbatches and powders for polymer applications

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    Biodegradable Additive Masterbatches for polymer films

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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

    Desiccant Masterbatches

    Moisture absorbing masterbatches for all extrusion and injection moulding processes

    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