Polyvine Ltd, the UK’s Trade Varnish Experts, is proud to celebrate 40 years in business, marking four decades of independent manufacturing, innovation and trusted partnerships across the painting and decorating industry.
Founded in 1986 by Peter and Anne Wells in Cheddar, Somerset, Polyvine began with a clear purpose: to develop high-performance, specialist water-based coatings for discerning professionals. Today, still independently owned and family-run, three generations of the Wells family continue to work on site — a rare distinction in modern manufacturing.
From its beginnings as a specialist varnish manufacturer to its position today as a globally distributed brand, Polyvine has remained rooted in its founding principles: quality, integrity, longevity and service.
For 40 years, all Polyvine products have been researched, developed and manufactured at its Somerset headquarters. With an on-site laboratory and dedicated R&D team, innovation has always sat at the heart of the business.
Peter Wells, Founder and Technical Director, still works in the laboratory today alongside his grandson, while Managing Director Ian Wells oversees the continued growth and evolution of the company.
The 40th anniversary follows an important milestone in the company’s history: a comprehensive 17-month rebrand completed in Spring 2025.
The refreshed identity strengthened Polyvine’s position as “Trade Varnish Experts”, introducing bold, trade-focused labels, a refined corporate logo and a distinct Decorative Effects identity.
Adding to the celebrations, Polyvine has recently been named a finalist in two categories at the Somerset Business Awards…Family Business of the Year and Manufacturing Business of the Year…recognising both its heritage and its ongoing
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