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Pride in Everything We Do

Exwold is a dynamic and expanding contract chemical processor based in the UK. Specialising in advanced formulation and processing for the Crop Protection and Speciality Chemicals markets, we provide high-calibre toll processing services to a global client base.

Contact us to discuss your requirements: Tel: +44 (0)1429 230340 Email: enquiries@exwold.com

 

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Privately Owned Since 1993

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5 Manufacturing Sites

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120 Permanent Employees

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Over 50 Diverse Clients

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20kt of Annual Processing

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ISO Cert. 9001, 14001 & 45001

Over 30 Years of Service

Our commitment to quality and technical integrity extends far beyond the production line. To ensure every project meets the highest industry standards, we operate advanced, in-house laboratories staffed by expert analysts. This internal capability allows us to maintain peak manufacturing efficiency while ensuring that every end product adheres strictly to your precise quality benchmarks.

Supporting our physical infrastructure is an extensive framework of systems and expertise covering all aspects of quality assurance, technical competence, and continuous monitoring. This rigorous approach provides our partners with absolute security of supply and the confidence that their formulations are in expert hands.

Beyond technical analysis, we offer a comprehensive packaging service alongside dedicated facilities for the secure storage and transport of your materials. We maintain strict control and oversight at every stage of the process, from initial receipt through to final dispatch, ensuring a seamless logistical flow. For total peace of mind, all Exwold sites operate under a strictly audited management system and are proud to hold ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.

 

1992

Established to service the global agrochemical market with water dispersible granules (WDGs) by low pressure extrusion.

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1996

Company rapidly expands to two sites of granule formulation.

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2004

Warehousing and packing operations begin at the Brenda Road site.

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2006

Exwold merges with long-established Crack Processing Ltd, resulting in further expansion of the processing portfolio.

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2012

A new high potency herbicide facility comes on line at the Wilton Centre.

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2013

Opening of the TDC (Technical Development Centre).

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2013

Third drum blender installed to increase capacity. Opening of the WHARF (Waste Handling and Recycling Facility). 

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2016

Herbicide extrusion moves to Haverton Hill and an ACM mill is installed. Tofts Farm is updated to a fungicide and insecticide extrusion line with fully equipped laboratory. 

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2017

Opening of a new warehouse at the Brenda Road site with the decision to install a new drum blender with packing line for herbicides.

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2019

Opening of a new extrusion line on a new site for fungicide and speciality products. Along with ISO 9001 and environmental ISO 14001, Exwold obtain health and safety ISO 45001.

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2020

The new High Active Herbicide plant is opened at Queens Meadow.

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2021

Exwold begins “Track & Trace”, a way of protecting human health, helping to ensure residues on our foods are below set limits.

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2022

Exwold celebrates its 30th anniversary - a huge milestone for the company.

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2023

Exwold invests in solar panels at its Tofts Farm A plant. Over 240 panels are operational and provide sustainable energy to the site. Exwold's strategic goal is to transition sites to fully renewable energy sources.

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2024

As well as full laboratory refurbishments, Exwold invests in a new dedicated herbicide packing line, which incorporates vacuum transfer of granules from an octobox, or big bag, directly into a hopper.

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2025

New stretch wrappers are installed across all sites to reduce plastic waste, and an Agilent 1260 Infinity III LC is installed — a high-performance liquid chromatography system designed for fast, precise, and reliable chemical analysis.

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2026

Exwold announces a new collaboration with Teesside University to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and the power of digital technology can further enhance its manufacturing capabilities by forecasting the outcome of chemical blends in advance.

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Our Vision Statement

Exwold is a world-class contract manufacturer committed to improving the quality of people’s lives through processing and formulation.

Our Mission Statement

  • To be the preferred outsourcing solution partner, through close collaboration with our customers and suppliers within the chemical industry.

  • Establish and maintain long-term relationships with our customers by providing a quality contract processing service and finding innovative solutions to their problems.

  • Safeguard employee and customer futures by building and maintaining a sustainable business.

  • To instil a safe working environment through Employee engagement and People development.