Wells Performance Materials

Emerald Way, Stone Business Park, Stone, ST15 0SR

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WELLS PERFORMANCE MATERIALS LIMITED, a UK-based independent specialist additive masterbatch and compound manufacturer operating from Stone, Staffordshire, boasts a capacity exceeding 12,000 tonnes per annum across four global sites, including a 24/7 operation with dedicated innovation, manufacturing, and warehousing. They excel in processing difficult materials, dispersing active ingredients into polymer bases like polyolefins, biopolymers, and nylons, offering bespoke contract and toll compounding from hundreds of kilos to 1,000 tonnes, alongside 'off the shelf' formulations and R&D consultancy. Their Innovation Centre supports product development from sample to commercial production, serving sectors such as automotive, medical, food, and agriculture. Certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, Wells also manufactures branded ranges like BACTIglas™ antimicrobial and Reverte™ biodegradable masterbatches, differentiating themselves through experienced staff, extensive facilities, and a commitment to collaborative research for bespoke polymer solutions.

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WELLS PERFORMANCE MATERIALS LIMITED is a UK-based independent specialist additive masterbatch and compound manufacturer with a capacity exceeding 12,000 tonnes per annum. Operating from Stone, Staffordshire, the company serves a global market across four sites, including dedicated innovation, manufacturing, and warehousing facilities, with a 24/7 operation. Wells offers comprehensive product development, pilot trials, material selection, and full-scale production for the polymer processing industry.

The company excels in processing difficult materials, dispersing and encapsulating a wide range of active ingredients into various polymer bases, including polyolefins, biopolymers, and nylons. Their capabilities extend to bespoke contract and toll compounding services, handling volumes from hundreds of kilos to 1,000 tonnes. Wells provides both 'off the shelf' formulations and bespoke solutions, acting as industry consultants, R&D facilities, and manufacturers. Their dedicated Innovation Centre supports product development from sample stage to commercial production, offering laboratory services, facility rental, and rapid prototyping. They serve diverse sectors including automotive, medical, food, and agriculture.

WELLS PERFORMANCE MATERIALS LIMITED holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. They have developed and manufacture their own branded product ranges: BACTIglas™ antimicrobial masterbatches and Reverte™ biodegradable additive masterbatches. The company highlights its experienced technical and production staff, extensive manufacturing facilities, and a commitment to collaborative research to provide bespoke polymer solutions.

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Press fleet1

Moulding processes

Materials2

Material modifiers
Recycled feedstock types

Production3

Batch tiers
Handles volume production
Runs 24/7

Prototyping & NPD2

DFM support
Mould-flow simulation

Certifications & accreditations3

ISO 9001
ISO 14001
Trade bodies

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Press fleet: Smallest press (t) · Largest press (t) · Press count · Press brands · Large-format (≥1,000 t) · Premium press fleet · All-electric presses

Moulding capability: Process specialisms · Micro moulding capable · Min part weight (g) · Max part weight (g) · Cleanroom class · Certified cleanroom · Scientific moulding · Joining methods · Decoration · Product specialisms

Materials: Recycled content offered · ESD-capable

Prototyping & NPD: Prototyping routes · Prototypes in final material · Prototyping offered · Product-design service

Tooling: In-house toolroom · Tool services · Tooling origin · Tool trials offered

Production: Handles prototypes · Bridge production

Assembly & finishing: Assembly offered · Assembly capabilities

Machining: Contract machining

Quality & inspection: FAI methodology · CMM · Inspection stages · SPC / Cpk · Automated vision QC

Certifications & accreditations: ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · BRCGS Packaging · AS9100 · Cyber Essentials · Food-contact compliance · UL listing