Wessex Chemical Factors

Wessex Chemical Factors, cleaning and maintenance chemistry from Dorset

Wessex Chemical Factors Ltd (WCF) is a British family-run company based in Dorset that has been operating since 1983 and has more than forty years of experience in the chemical sector. The company designs, manufactures and supplies chemicals for a range of industrial sectors. Its activity combines the development of its own formulations with manufacturing at its own plant.

Management is led by Hannah Borowski-Renouf as managing director and Ben Borowski as technical manager. The company was founded by their father, Mike Borowski, now semi-retired, who started the business focused on engineering, oils, lubricants and general cleaning formulas.

Areas of activity

The catalogue is organised into four main application areas:

• Marine: cleaning products for the internal and external maintenance of all types of ships and boats.
• Plumbing and heating: solutions for plumbing and heating systems, including solar ground source installations and heat pumps.
• Home and leisure: easy-to-use cleaning and maintenance products for home, garden, DIY and leisure.
• Industrial: robust chemical solutions designed for cleaning, maintenance and operational performance in demanding environments.

Within the professional sphere, the company also distinguishes catering, engineering, janitorial and signmaking applications.

Custom formulation development

The company works alongside its customers to develop specific cleaning and treatment solutions according to their needs. Many of its best-selling products arose from specific customer requests, from a non-acid drain unblocker to a teak cleaner and renovator. The company also subjects its existing catalogue to continuous testing and development to maintain its effectiveness and ease of use.

Among the applications cited are the cleaning of teak decks on superyachts and the removal of barnacles from the propellers of motor boats of various sizes.

Manufacturing and certifications

All products are designed, manufactured and supplied by the company itself. Its manufacturing plant, located in Daventry, holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and is managed by staff trained by IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health). The company maintains its own laboratory where it carries out formulation, testing and technical development work.

Featured catalogue

Among the most popular products in the catalogue are the urinal descaler, teak cleaner (part 1), teak renovator (part 2) and bathroom cleaner. The company also sells the SeaSmart line and, with its new website, has integrated the Wessex Boat Store and Wessex Caravan Store catalogues, expanding its product range.

Product pages include downloadable technical documentation, and the company publishes content with cleaning and maintenance tips.

Commercial structure

Wessex Chemical Factors operates a distributor network and maintains an online shop with a user account, shopping basket and product search. The company offers a 10% discount to those who subscribe to its mailing list.

Location and contact

Wessex Chemical Factors Limited, Unit 17 Crane Way, Woolsbridge Industrial Park, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6FA · Email: info@wessexchemicalfactors.co.uk