Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Contract Chemical Manufacturers in Widnes
Established in 1994, Protol Developments has grown into a trusted contract chemical manufacturer based in Widnes, Cheshire. Our privately owned company specialises in providing confidential chemical manufacturing services to a diverse clientele, ranging from large PLCs to small trading houses. With expertise in processing both powders and liquids, we offer a comprehensive range of services including blending, milling, pelletizing, and formulation. Our ISO 9001:2000 accredited facilities span 25,000 sq.ft, strategically located near Merseyside and Liverpool, ensuring accessibility for UK and international clients. We pride ourselves on solving complex chemical processing challenges while maintaining strict confidentiality.Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through patented granulation technology that enables zero-waste solutions for the powder coatings industry. By offering 'one-stop' facilities for both liquid and powder processing, we eliminate the need for multiple contractors. Our team handles raw materials and finished products in various formats, from bulk tankers to small packs, adhering to the highest quality standards. With over three decades of experience, we provide tailored solutions for industries including pharmaceuticals, automotive, and water treatment. Our strategic location near major transport networks ensures efficient service delivery for both large and small production runs.
Services
Chemical Milling
Powder Coating
Liquid Blending
Pelletizing
Formulation
Sieving
Decanting
Particle Analysis
Thermoplastic Processing
Toll Manufacturing
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer comprehensive contract chemical manufacturing for both powders and liquids
- Our ISO 9001:2000 accreditation ensures quality standards
- We specialise in solving complex chemical processing challenges
- Our strategic location enables efficient UK and international service
- We developed patented granulation technology for zero-waste solutions
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2000
Services
Chemical Milling
Our chemical milling services handle powder materials from 200kg drums to fine particles under 20 microns. We offer low-shear and high-shear blending with temperature control, ensuring precise particle size analysis through laser diffraction technology. This service supports industries requiring exacting powder specifications.
Liquid Blending
We provide comprehensive liquid chemical processing including melting, decanting, and high-viscosity Z-Blade mixing. With temperature control from 50C to 200C, our stainless steel equipment handles aqueous and solvent-based formulations for bulk and small-volume requirements across multiple sectors.
Pelletizing
Our patented pelletizing technology converts powder fines into robust granules for reuse in formulations. This innovative process enables zero-waste solutions for the powder coatings industry while improving feed characteristics for extrusion and injection moulding applications across chemicals and plastics sectors.
Toll Manufacturing
We offer dedicated toll manufacturing facilities for both liquids and powders, with capabilities ranging from trial quantities to long-term production. Our flexible approach accommodates specialist equipment requirements and capital investment projects, ensuring optimal processing solutions for challenging materials.
Formulation
Our formulation services include product and process development with customer collaboration. We handle distressed consignments and process de-bottlenecking, offering complete confidentiality for developing new formulations or optimising existing production processes for improved efficiency and quality.
Questions
What chemical processing services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive services for both powders and liquids including milling, blending, pelletizing, formulation, and particle size analysis using advanced processing equipment.
Which industries do you serve?
We support pharmaceuticals, automotive, construction, oil and gas, water treatment, and powder coatings industries with specialist chemical manufacturing solutions.
Are you ISO accredited?
Yes, we operate under ISO 9001:2000 quality management standards with stainless steel processing equipment and dedicated quality control procedures.
Can you handle hazardous materials?
Yes, our facilities are equipped to process difficult-to-handle products including hazardous materials with appropriate safety protocols and containment measures.
Do you offer custom chemical solutions?
We specialise in solving unique processing challenges and developing tailored solutions, including our patented granulation technology for zero-waste powder coating applications.
What production scales do you accommodate?
Our 25,000 sq.ft facilities handle both small-scale trials and large-scale production runs, with flexible batch and continuous processing capabilities.
