Annual Handbook and Membership Directory 2025/26

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CONTACT US

British Coatings Federation Limited

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Coventry, CV4 8HS

Email: info@bcf.co.uk

Website: coatings.org.uk

Telephone: 02476 935390

PRESIDENT’S

Sharon Harte, BCF President

I can hardly believe my time as President is coming to an end. It’s been an incredibly rewarding two-year journey, and I’ve genuinely enjoyed every moment. I'm pleased to be staying on for a short while to support the transition to our newly appointed Vice President - someone I’m delighted to announce as Jane Ryder from Sherwin-Williams. I have every confidence she’ll do a fantastic job when she takes over later this year.

Having another senior female leader at the helm - this time from one of the multinationals - not only strengthens our leadership team but also signals our continued commitment to driving a more diverse and inclusive workforce across the industry. I’m equally thrilled to see more senior women joining the board: Kathryn Ledson, AkzoNobel’s new UK General Manager, Clare Dunbar from Hempel (Clare is Farrow and Ball’s MD) and Sally Jones, head of BASF’s UK Coatings division all taking on the lead role on the board for their companies.

One of the key achievements of the BCF Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) Committee was establishing a baseline for industry diversity. Our first survey, conducted in Autumn 2024, included 17 companies representing around 7,000 employees - roughly 50% of the industry. The results revealed an average employee age of 45, with 81% identifying as white British and 63% as male. Just 1% reported having a disability or long-term health condition, and fewer than 0.1% identified as non-binary or transgender. This data provides us with a solid foundation to measure future progress. Our agenda remains ambitious and aligned with broader societal trends that clearly demonstrate the benefits of inclusive employment, from improved employee engagement to stronger business performance.

We’ve also made meaningful strides in sustainability. I was proud to open at the second BCF Road to Net Zero event in March 2025, which was very well attended and gave us valuable insight, particularly into the scope 3 emissions challenges we face. Zoe Slade, our new Sustainability Manager, is doing a fantastic job and is now tasked with the crucial job of updating our Net Zero Roadmap.

We’re also moving closer to launching PaintCare, our industry-led project to recycle leftover paint found in sheds and garages across the country. Under Steve Snaith’s dedicated leadership, the Task Force met bi-weekly for six months last year to develop a detailed Implementation Plan, which was approved by the boards in both November 2024 and March 2025. The next exciting step is a regional ‘take-back’ trial with retailers and wholesalers in Q4 this year, with the hope of a full-scale launch in mid-to-late 2026.

On careers outreach, Leah Elvin joined the BCF team last August and has since launched the “Coat Your Future” campaign, aiming to represent the coatings industry at 50 university careers events annually. It’s a vital step in raising awareness and attracting future talent to our sector.

Influencing regulation remains a cornerstone of the team’s work. I’ll leave the detailed update to Tom, but I know our regulatory, sustainability, and public affairs teams continue to deliver real value to members - both strategically and practically - through their support on complex queries and critical business applications.

As expected, 2025 has brought significant geopolitical and economic challenges, with many sectors feeling the strain. That’s why I was especially pleased to see our member satisfaction score reach a record high of 98%. Still, the team knows that in turbulent times, their support matters more than ever. One thing we can all count on is their unwavering commitment to helping members adapt and thrive, and their relentless drive to push forward our ambitious agenda.

Finally, I cannot finish without paying tribute to Callum Plummer, a true rising star whose life was tragically cut short by cancer at just 22. In his memory, we’ll be dedicating all our fundraising efforts this year to support teenage cancer charities. Please give generously - your contributions will help bring hope and support to future generations facing similar battles.

Thank you all - it’s been a privilege.

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CEO’S

Tom Bowtell, Chief Executive Officer of the BCF

I’d like to start by thanking Sharon Harte, BCF’s President and owner of Dacrylate Paints both for her support for me and the BCF team over the last two years, but also for agreeing to stay on to help give a smooth transition to our next President, Jane Ryder from Sherwin Williams. Sharon has been a great ambassador for the BCF, having represented the industry at a European and global level, as well as here in the UK. Sharon has hosted key BCF events in the Houses of Parliament and helped shape our Essential Coatings campaign. Through her diplomatic chairing of the BCF board, she has also helped pave the way for PaintCare, and the new BCF 2025-2030 Roadmap, which we are launching within this year’s annual handbook.

The 2025-30 Roadmap focusses relentlessly on the key things members want and need from a trade association: to provide outstanding regulatory support and advice; to continue to promote the industry at all levels; lobby Government effectively on behalf of the sector; to encourage the next generation of talent to enter the coatings industry; to complete some of the initiatives started but not finished under the last plan; and to continue to be successful financially; all whilst utilising some of BCF’s reserves in new programmes to promote and support the future prosperity of the industry.

The improved financial base built over the past 10 years means additional resources can be deployed to support members and to promote the sector in our new five-year plan. Political and societal changes mean we cannot just carry on as before because the world of business is expected to operate differently, and those that do not adapt will lose out. The same is true in the context of both sustainability and technological change: BCF needs to be more of a proactive industry leader than ever before, promoting and supporting the uptake of change amongst its membership, especially SMEs, but also evangelising about the leading role our sector often plays operating at the vanguard of change and delivering positive improvements to the economy and wider society.

Within the BCF, whilst helping members day to day with issues and queries around legislation and regulation, a key part of our strategy is to try to influence the shape of future chemical regulations policy. The new Labour government has shown signs of wanting a closer relationship with the EU, which can only help the sector as we try hard to avoid divergence and complexity in making and selling formulated products in the UK. We will continue to proactively lobby for the sector to ensure that the UK remains an attractive place for the manufacturing of products like coatings and printing inks. I’ve met the key Labour ministers in DBT and Defra, Sarah Jones and Emma Hardy, who have listened to industry’s concerns and ideas on how to both protect the environment and manage chemicals safely without duplicating the work the EU has already done on chemicals registration (the R in REACH). However, we wait to see what steps the Government will take.

I’m so lucky to lead such a self-motivated, dedicated and talented team here at BCF, and I’m really looking forward to working with them on the new 2025-30 Roadmap, especially PaintCare, careers outreach and investing in step change research to help the sector.

Welcome to the new members of the team who have joined in the last 12 months – Leah Elvin (Careers and PaintCare Coordinator), Emma Scott-Hendy (my EA and HR lead) and Zoe Slade (Sustainability Manager). At time of writing, we shortly have two new recruits joining the team, Laura Clement (Regulatory Affairs Manager) and Chris Easterlow (Membership Administrator) - we look forward to having them on

We are your trade association, and only exist to serve you, our members. I do really appreciate the positive feedback from members – it really motivates all of us at BCF, but do also tell us how we can serve you better – there is always more we can do.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Matt Baines PPG Architectural Coatings UK

David Beckford Pronto Industrial Paints

Sally Jones BASF

Nigel Emmanuel Crown Paints

Gary Coniam Owatrol

Clare Dunbar Farrow and Ball

Jonathan Falder HMG Paints Mark Frost Sun Chemical

Sharon Harte Dacrylate Paints

Kathryn Ledson AkzoNobel Decorative Paints

Geoff Mackrill Teal & Mackrill

Ben Mottershead Little Greene

Peter Rieck Marcmoor

Steve Snaith PaintCare Consultant

Lewis Taylor Flint Group

Guy Williams CLG Lighting

Bjorn Skjelby Jotun Paints

Nigel Smith Trimite Global Coatings

Tom Thompson Fujichem Sonneborn

Patrick Smith Manor Coating Systems

Roger Segret Hewlett Packard Inc UK

Jane Ryder Sherwin-Williams Consumer Brands

Brian Roulstone Craig & Rose

Rashik Kataria Domino Printing Sciences

Stephen Crabb Becker Industrial Coatings

Benjamin Grant INX International UK

Tom Bowtell BCF

CHAIRS OF COMMITTEES

SECTOR COMMITTEE

Board of Directors

GOVERNANCE

CHAIR

President:

Sharon Harte, Dacrylate Paints

Vice President:

Jane Ryder, Sherwin-Williams

PRINTING INKS

DECORATIVE COATINGS

INDUSTRIAL & POWDER COATINGS

Finance and Governance Committee

Printing Inks Council

Printing Inks Technical Committee

Decorative Coatings Council

Decorative Coatings Technical Committee

Industrial & Powder Coatings Council

Aerospace and Defence Coatings Group

High Performance Coatings Group

Marine Coatings Group

Vehicle Refinish Group

Intumescent Coatings Group

Industrial Wood Coatings Group

Wallcoverings Sector Council

WALLCOVERINGS

TECHNICAL SUPPORT COMMITTEES

BUSINESS SUPPORT COMMITTEES

Wallcoverings Sector Technical Committee

Safety Advisory Panel

Carriage of Dangerous Goods Panel

Classification & Labelling Packaging Panel

Global Chemicals Group

Associate Technical Committee

Environment Panel

Sustainability Committee

Operations Management Group

Coatings NextGen Council

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Sharon Harte, Dacrylate Paints

Jane Ryder, Sherwin-Williams

Patrick Smith, Manor Coating Systems

Benjamin Grant, INX International

Barbara Paterson, Paragon Inks

Pete Waites, Crown Paints

Gareth Hayfield, Farrow & Ball

Patrick Smith, Manor Coating Systems

Graham Armstrong, Indestructible Paints

Michael Taylor, PPG Protective & Marine Coatings

Geoff Mackrill, Teal & Mackrill

Vacant

Dipak Mistry, Hempel UK

Rick Perkins, Sherwin-Williams

Mark Hubbert, Teknos

James Watson, The Surface Print Co.

David Hodgson, Anstey Wallpaper Company

Brian Dowling, HMG Paints

Bill Atkinson, OHES Environmental

Jill Woods, Domino Printing Sciences

Vacant

Neil Hollis, BASF

Brian Dowling, HMG Paints

Duncan Lochhead, AkzoNobel Decorative Paints

James Parry, Domino Printing Sciences

Helen Anderton, INX International UK

Andrew Roser, AkzoNobel Decorative Paints

Lisa Kelly, BASF

Emma Stark, Sherwin-Williams Consumer Brands

BCF MEMBERS REPORT

UNPARALLELED SATISFACTION LEVELS IN 2025 SURVEY

IN ANOTHER RECORD HIGH FOR THE ASSOCIATION, THE LATEST BCF SURVEY HAS REVEALED A 98% LEVEL OF SATISFACTION AMONGST ITS MEMBERS. REPORTED SATISFACTION LEVELS IN 2025 WERE UP 2% FROM THE 2023 SURVEY SCORE OF 96%, WHICH WAS ALSO 2% AHEAD OF THE 2021 EDITION.

The biennial survey provides a comprehensive 360-degree assessment of how the BCF supports its members, encouraging feedback across the full range of member benefits. Those completing the survey are requested to comment on the value of benefits provided and assess the BCF’s performance in providing those benefits.

As in previous years, respondents continued to place greatest emphasis on the federation’s communications with members, closely followed by regulatory support, lobbying efforts, engagement work with European coatings association CEPE and statistics programmes. The survey also confirms that companies continue to value BCF’s provision of seminars, webinars and workshops along with the numerous committees and groups that meet during each year. Reassuringly, members also continue to rank BCF’s highest levels of performance against these most valued services and highlight very few weaknesses in the current offer.

2025’s survey is particularly important as it was timed to coincide with the creation of the BCF’s next five year ‘Roadmap’ strategy document. This is where a series of forwardlooking questions probing for views and suggestions about how the organisation should change for the future proved to be important parts of the survey. Moreover, the freeform answers – generated by asking for feedback on a SWOT-style basis – have proven a rich mine of information to help generate strategy for the coming years.

Existing priorities such as driving a sustainable industry, careers outreach to attract new talent to the industry and continued lobbying in the face of an ever-complex legislative environment, were all appreciated throughout the survey. Members also identified opportunities for BCF to lead the coatings sectors’ approach to emerging markets, especially online trading, and the embracing of technological enhancement opportunities such as those provided by AI.

The potential for further consolidation in the industry, or globalisation trends leading to offshore manufacturing and more product being imported into the UK, were both cited as threats, along with general current geopolitical and economic conditions and ongoing availability of key raw materials.

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MEMBER SURVEY ANALYSIS

TOP 3 STRENGTHS:

1. REGULATORY SUPPORT

2. COMMUNICATION

3. INDUSTRY UNITY

SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE COATINGS INDUSTRY IS OUR BIGGEST OPPORTUNITY

GLOBALISATION OF INDUSTRY IS OUR BIGGEST PERCEIVED THREAT

LOBBYING FOR FUTURE UK REGULATION IS A KEY OPPORTUNITY

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CAMPAIGNS AND INFLUENCING

‘Campaigning’ is often seen as the same as ‘lobbying.’ Yet there is a difference. The first is more visible, whereas lobbying is more behind the scenes, more attritional, more detailoriented. There is a difference between these and a single ‘campaign,’ which is visible like general campaigning but usually on a specific subject that you might be lobbying on. BCF uses all three of these methods, deploying a range of tactics and resources, in order to try and influence the regulatory environment to the benefit of its members.

This section covers the broader campaigns and campaigning work we have been doing over the past year: you can read more about our activities and success on individual lobbying ‘asks’ later in the Handbook.

We have one, main, overarching campaign at the present, of a very general nature, and which can be described as “political PR.’ The first is our ongoing ‘Essential Coatings’ campaign, designed to explain to politicians and decision-makers in particular – but also the general public more widely – just how important coatings are to the economy and society. It evangelises about the different types of coatings and the huge number of ways in which they are used across industry and by people across the world on a daily basis. It particularly promotes the ways in which coatings are vital in helping to generate a more sustainable world – preserving, protecting, repairing whilst also enabling clean energy infrastructure – and communicates the contribution to UK GDP: £4 billion a year, 14,000 jobs created directly, and the sector being a net exporter.

At the end of the day, politicians need to understand what coatings are and why they are important. If we cannot get that simple message across, then why should we be listened to when we make specific policy asks?

‘Essential Coatings’ was launched at an event in the House of Commons in December 2023, and the last 18 months have built on that platform, deploying the core messaging in different ways when targeting different audiences. We have re-cut the initial launch video into various shorter pieces to push individual messages at specific times – e.g. contribution to the economy when the Government was consulting on its industrial strategy or ahead of a Budget. We have also promoted the campaign and its themes in our meetings with numerous new MPs since last year’s General Election, most recently at a ‘drop-in’ event in Parliament in April 2025. ‘Essential Coatings’ will continue to form the backbone of our campaign messaging for the next couple of years.

A new opportunity to promote the Essential Coatings messaging came during the first-ever ‘World Paint and Coatings Week’ (WPCW), which ran from March 24th to 28th in 2025, and was formally launched at the European Coatings Show in Nuremberg, Germany. BCF played a significant role in establishing the concept, namely a whole week where the industry can celebrate publicly its contribution to society around the world.

This first year’s WPCW activity dovetailed well with our overall Essential Coatings campaign and, in essence, gave us a new hook to hang messages on. However, the targeted audience for WPCW was much wider than our usual political stakeholders, and that was reflected in the way we promoted the themes of essentiality, sustainability, economy, innovation and careers, with one theme promoted on each weekday. The Week was almost entirely promoted online via social media, with BCF focussing on LinkedIn and Twitter/X, and we were very happy with the engagement metrics across the board. Like the Essential Coatings campaign, World Paint and Coatings Week will be a campaign fixture for the coming years, and we look forward to building on it, both in terms of inspiring content and the number of people engaging with it, next year.

EUROPEAN COATINGS SHOW, NUREMBURG

WORLD COATINGS COUNCIL, FRANKFURT

BCF CEO TOM BOWTELL WITH GARETH THOMAS MP, MINISTER FOR SMALL BUSINESS AND EXPORTS

BCF PRESIDENT SHARON HARTE WITH ADAM JOGEE MP AT THE BCF’S PARLIAMENTARY EVENT

INDUSTRY PERFORM

MARKET SUMMARY

Following the unsettled picture seen during the months after the shocks of 2020, the coatings industry has witnessed a period of stabilisation with most sectors seeing little in the way of significant overall movement since the middle of 2023. Total UK sales volume in decorative and industrial coatings was flat in 2024 compared to the previous year. At the start of 2025, sales in the first quarter were 3% lower than Q1 2024. Meanwhile, in the wider economy, uncertainty both in the UK and on a global scale is reflected in troubled consumer and business confidence, while it is too soon to tell how unpredictability in trade tariffs will impact the industry.

DECORATIVE PAINT

In 2024, decorative paint sales declined for the fourth consecutive year since 2020, albeit only by 1% against 2023. Trade paints showed a gentle decline throughout the year, ending 2024 down by 2% compared to the year before. Retail, on the other hand, was flat for the year as a whole, although this belies the trend which saw sales begin to decline at the end of 2024 following a fairly steady first three quarters.

The decorative statistics arguably find an echo in the broader economic picture. The Office for National Statistics and the Construction Products Association both reported sluggish construction and housebuilding activity in 2024. However, despite low consumer confidence, home improvements remain high on list of priorities for spending in consumer surveys, suggesting a relatively consistent consumer demand.

WOODCARE

The year 2024 ended with woodcare sales volumes up on the previous year. Although the increase was only a slight 0.6%, it significantly reversed three years of declining sales following the volatility of the pandemic garden-care

boom and its aftershocks. Early indications for 2025 are not unfavourable: although Q1 saw a 1% year-on-year fall in sales volume, it is a less severe decrease than decorative paints, and may also be explained by a later Easter this year.

The past year has also seen a notable shift in the balance between retail and trade woodcare sales, with the smaller trade sector seeing growth of almost 19% over 2024.

INDUSTRIAL COATINGS

Industrial coatings overall saw no growth in 2024 in volume terms, with falls in marine and high performance coatings balanced by increases in other industrial coatings. Marine coatings fell by 2% against 2023, which had seen a fall of 5% on the previous year. Similarly, high performance coatings saw a 7% decline in 2024 after a 10% drop the year before. The catch-all category of ‘all other industrial coatings’ reversed this trend, with a 2.5% increase in 2024 which followed two years of declining sales.

The early months of 2025 do not suggest a change in fortunes for the industrial market, with first quarter sales being 4% lower than Q1 2024, despite a stronger March. There was more encouraging news from vehicle refinish, where sales improved in Q1 this year after a tough 2024.

PRINTING INKS

Following the weak performance of printing inks in 2023, many countries in Europe showed improved sales in 2024. However, like Germany and France, the UK market further declined. Total printing ink sales in the UK were 2% lower in 2024 in terms of volume with a more significant decrease in terms of value.

However, if we look at the market at a slightly lower level, many UK manufacturers will see a brighter picture. The size of the market for publication inks – those used

Statistics for BCF are provided by Whittle Industry Data. To find out more, please visit:

PERFORMANCE

Coatings sales volume (Percentage change versus previous year)

in newspapers, magazines and other printed reading material – has been shrinking for a number of years, as digitization of media and advertising has become increasingly prevalent, a trend only exacerbated by the pandemic in 2020.

In contrast, inks used for packaging, labels and the like showed a strong recovery from the travails of 2023. Packaging ink volumes were up more than 4% in 2024, with results for flexible packaging inks and some UV-cured inks and varnishes being particularly encouraging.

Early indications for Q1 2025 are also positive, although with the prevailing economic uncertainty in the UK, Europe and beyond, it would be imprudent to make predictions about how this year may continue.

RAW MATERIAL PRICES

The high inflation which knocked consumer confidence in 2022 did not just affect consumer spending, with raw materials prices for coatings manufacturers also seeing huge increases over a sustained period. While 2023 saw reductions in prices, particularly in solvents, some other areas, such as packaging (cans, tins and drums) showed stubbornly high levels.

This picture continued in 2024, as the reduction in prices stalled, leaving them, in many cases, much higher than in the period before 2021. As an example, at the end of 2024, the reported average price of titanium dioxide was flat compared to a year earlier, but 10%-15% higher than in 2020. Metal tins and cans also remain around 30% higher than in 2021, but many solvents have almost returned to previous lower levels.

SERVICES AVAILABLE TO BCF MEMBERS

These statistics are compiled by BCF’s independent trustee Whittle Industry Data.

Current services include regular monthly and quarterly sales statistics for the main sectors of the Federation, covering decorative and industrial coatings, and printing inks. In addition, there are more specialist market surveys for certain groups, such as woodcare, industrial wood coatings, and vehicle refinish. We also produce a monthly raw material purchase prices survey for paint manufacturers.

All the reporting uses factual data from BCF members, and how the reports are compiled is explained in a transparent way, meaning the statistics from BCF can be trusted to reflect the truest picture of the coatings industry in the UK.

Companies can further improve their view of their position in the wider market by taking part in two annual reports. The longstanding Annual Performance Assessment compares industry profitability, costs and employee productivity, among other measures. The Coatings Care Indicators of Performance Report tracks a range of key indicators on such issues as safety, energy consumption, waste and recycling, etc. This report provides evidence of our commitment to being a responsible and sustainable industry.

Through BCF’s European sister organisations CEPE and EuPIA, member companies in the paint and ink sectors have Europewide access to market statistics on can coatings, marine coatings, powder coatings, protective coatings, and printing inks.

If you have any queries about any of these statistics, please contact Paul Goldsmith or Ben Pestell at Whittle Industry Data, who will be happy to help.

BCF 2020-25 ROADMAP: HOW DID WE DO?

Progress against our objectives are tracked and reported in an update of the Roadmap to members each year.

and visible in CEPE, driving issues on Operational Board BCF visible on the global coatings arena -UN/World Coatings Council (ISC - Industry Stewardship Committee)

ROADMAP 2025-30

BCF continued to deliver for its members throughout its previous strategy, the 2020-2025 Roadmap. That document had been approved by the BCF’s Board of Directors in the Spring of 2020, just as Covid hit. As a result, some initiatives in that previous plan were abandoned (e.g. the UK Coatings Show) while others, such as supporting another trade association, the Association for Specialist Fire Protection, had yet to be conceived. However, taken together, the activities undertaken over the past five years have led to continued forward momentum in terms of the BCF's growth and influence and, most importantly, its contribution was genuinely valued and wellreceived by members.

The most recent BCF member survey, in January 2025, showed member satisfaction at 98%, up from 96% in 2023. Financial targets in the last plan were achieved 12 months early, and the BCF’s legacy final salary pension scheme, which had been £1m in deficit, was successfully divested to Aviva at no additional cost to the membership.

The BCF was named Trade Association of the Year again in 2023 – achieving our Vision to be recognised as the leading trade association in UK manufacturing, delivering outstanding support to our members, respected by the business community and listened to by Government to ensure the longterm sustainable well-being of the paints, coatings, printing ink and wallcovering industries in the UK.

The next iteration of the BCF strategy – also set over a five-year timeframe – does not, therefore, seek to fix that which is not broken. It sets out to carry on delivering excellent services for members – across each of our membership subsectors: decorative paint and coatings, industrial coatings, printing inks and wallcoverings. It focusses relentlessly on the key things members want and need a from a trade association: to provide outstanding regulatory support and advice; to continue to promote the industry at all levels; lobby Government effectively on behalf of the sector; to encourage the next generation of talent to enter the coatings industry;

to complete some of the initiatives started but not finished under the last plan; and to continue to be successful financially; all whilst utilising some of BCF’s reserves in new programmes to promote and support the future prosperity of the industry.

While we look to retain and build on that which is proven to work, this roadmap is also ambitious to stretch the BCF offering still further, picking out comments and suggestions from the 2025 biennial member survey to develop new initiatives for the benefit of our member companies. We can afford to do this: the improved financial base built over the past 10-years means additional resources can be deployed to support members and to promote the sector. Political and societal changes mean we cannot just carry on as before because the world of business is expected to operate differently and those that do not adapt will lose out. The same is true in the context of both sustainability and technological change: BCF needs to be more of a proactive industry leader than ever before, promoting and supporting the uptake of change amongst its membership, especially SMEs, but also evangelising about the leading role our sector often plays operating at the vanguard of change and delivering positive improvements to the economy and wider society.

The 2025-2030 Roadmap will focus on five ‘Priorities’, with each Priority containing a number of Objectives, which in turn contain key actions and supporting KPIs. These are summarised on page 5 before being dealt with more comprehensively later in this document, with several SMART objectives and initiative summaries related to each objective. Performance against SMART objectives will be tracked and the results published each year for members to scrutinise. There are also five ‘stepchange initiatives’ for 2025-2030 and which cut across priorities. These are the areas we anticipate delivering most positive impact to the membership over the next few years and they are detailed separately in the following pages of the Handbook.

2025-2030 ROADMAP OBJECTIVES

1. Continue to deliver outstanding technical and regulatory support (95% + satisfaction).

1. DELIVERING EXEMPLARY SERVICES AND OFFER SUPPORT PROGRAMMES

2. Improve membership engagement and core deliverables.

3. Expand the membership base (2% income growth p/a for full members and 5% p/a for associate members)

4. Explore new membership categories and models.

1. Show industry leadership on sustainability and provide members with practical advice and support.

2. Launch PaintCare in 2026. Achieve 75% recycling growth target (from 2% today) by 2030 and deliver £300,000 income to BCF from shared services and office accommodation.

2. DRIVING A MORE SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRY

3. INCREASE THE INDUSTRY’S EXTERNAL VISIBILITY AND PROFILE PARTICULARLY TO ENABLE EFFECTIVE LOBBYING OF GOVERNMENT

3. Road to Net Zero – progress BCF’s Net Zero Roadmap goals, improve baseline data understanding, especially how to reduce scope 3 raw materials impact (e.g. green energy supply for industrial production and biobased raw materials).

4. Level playing field on eco paints / green claims – become the “authoritative voice” online by using paid social media advertising to promote the BCF’s campaigns (£100,000 per year).

1. Increase the industry’s profile with policy and decision makers, in the UK and EU (Over 150 MPs engaged and 50% BCF awareness, up from 28% of MPs today).

2. Help shape the regulatory environment to the benefit of members over the next five years.

3. Improve BCF’s external communications, including through use of paid social media.

1. Step change in engagement with universities and young people (30+ engaged universities and BCF Careers Hub seen as the go to resource for jobs in the sector) with £150,000 per year budget for events and £100,000 per year social media spend.

2. Promoting E,D&I across the industry.

4. LEAD ON ISSUES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THE SECTOR

5. MAINTAIN A HEALTHY FINANCIAL POSITION AND STRONG ORGANISATION

3. Extending the BCF training offer (Coatings Training Institute) to include face to face training

4. Industry leading research projects to further understand hot topics, such as mi-croplastics, the recyclability of printing inks and the flammability of external coatings on high rise buildings. £200,000 budget per year to support.

5. IT development – AI, communications platforms, new technology, digital, social media opportunities.

1. Continue to deliver significant surpluses, and re-invest £350-600,000 per year from BCF’s Special Issue Fund from 2026 onwards – to deliver on key new initiatives in the plan (dependent on PaintCare launch in 2026).

2. Deliver forecast for BCF income across membership, events, sponsorship/advertising and training.

3. A BCF team that continues to be dedicated to delivering outstanding service and support to members.

THE FIVE STEP-CHANGE INITIATIVES FOR

The 2025-2030 Roadmap contains a number of priorities and objectives. However, within these are five critical, cross-cutting projects that will, individually but especially collectively, provide a step-change for the sector when delivered successfully. Some are inter-linked and some are stand-alone. These five projects will be core components of BCF’s output over the next five years.

1. LAUNCH PAINTCARE IN 2026 – A NATIONAL PAINT RECYCLING PROGRAMME FOR LEFTOVER DECORATIVE PAINT

The last two years have seen much more detailed work carried out in preparation for the PaintCare scheme and, with BCF and PaintCare Board go-ahead given in March 2025, will form an integral plank of BCF’s workstream for the next five years and beyond. The overall goal of the PaintCare initiative remains for an industry-led scheme to substantially increase the amount of paint being recycled or remanufactured in the UK from 2% today to 75% by 2030. It will also include the collection and recycling of empty decorative paint packaging. The programme will be funded by a voluntary levy on each pot of paint, charged at point of sale to the end user. The levy will pay for an easily accessible network of over 2,000 return sites for consumers and trade painters, together with regional collation and sorting facilities, with national contracts issued for the reuse or recycling of paint and packaging. PaintCare will be delivered through a new independent subsidiary company of BCF, which will share accommodation at BCF’s Spectra House HQ. This will also generate £300,000 income per year for BCF from mid 2026 by cross charging PaintCare for shared service functions and office space. Note - launching PaintCare will still be dependent on successful contracting with paint companies and retailers in mid 2025.

2. INCREASED POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT TO INFLUENCE THE REGULATORY LANDSCAPE

One of the core roles for BCF has always been to engage with policy- and decision-makers in order to better anticipate the upcoming regulatory landscape and communicate it to members and, also, to work with Government to influence and shape that landscape with the goal of more proportionate, workable and effective legislation. With the growth in postBrexit regulation and sustainability-related obligations in recent years, the 2025 member survey unsurprisingly reiterates that political engagement should remain a priority in future. The period 2025-2030 will therefore see a step-change in our political engagement programme in and around parliament, building strong relations with 150 MPs, and raising awareness of BCF in the House of Commons to 50% (from 28% today). New methods of delivering our core Essential Coatings messages will be implemented and more emphasis placed on growing awareness of the sector and its key regulatory asks throughout Westminster and Whitehall.

3. SPECIAL ISSUE FUND SPENDING

Since the creation of the last Roadmap in 2020, the BCF has exceeded its planned financial targets and now holds a good working surplus position. This means that the organisation finds

STEP-CHANGE FOR 2025-2030

itself able to support the coatings industry in ways that have not been possible in the past, with £600,000 funding per year in the plan from 2026 (or £350,000 per year if PaintCare doesn’t launch in 2026). Key projects will be careers outreach events (£150,000 per year), digital marketing campaigns for careers outreach (£100,000 per year) and leadership online on eco paints/green claims (£100,000 per year). In addition, the fund will support key industry research projects on topics such as microplastics, printing ink recyclability and fire safety. An estimated £200,000 per year is allocated to research projects, and £50,000 for smaller initiatives not yet thought of.

4. COATINGS CAREERS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING

In developing a new careers strategy in 2024, it became clear that universities and young people have almost no awareness of the coatings sector, and our comprehensive skills survey showed that members are struggling to attract young new talent to the industry. BCF will invest significantly over the next five years to support members in finding their future coatings talent. A bespoke BCF careers outreach programme funded by £150,000 per year from the Special Issue Fund, will work with a network of ambassadors, universities and careers services delivering proactive outreach work at schools, universities and specialist careers events. This will result in deep relationships with over 30 universities, who will all be engaged with our sector. Our relaunched Coatings Careers Hub online platform will serve as a one-stop-shop for those interested in a career in coatings, and a positive message explaining the value of a career in the coatings sector spread via many new media, both on- and off line, in part through a dedicated digital marketing campaign with £100,000 per year allocated to careers outreach per year. BCF will also work with members to utilise its dedicated Coatings Training Institute programme, offering courses directly to support members’ employees’ development and training needs. This will be extended from solely online provision to classroom-based courses over the period of the roadmap, to replace the gap left by the PRA, which went into administration in late 2024.

SUPPORTING THE DRIVE TO NET ZERO AND COMBATTING GREEN CLAIMS

Sustainability initiatives were cited as the most important opportunity for the BCF in the recent member survey, in contrast to some of the rolling back on Net Zero and sustainability initiatives by politicians in the UK and beyond. BCF will continue to support members on their Net Zero journey over the next five years, providing practical tools, resources and advice on associated regulatory compliance. Having a full-time, dedicated Sustainability Manager in post will go a long way to delivering on this for members. However, recent developments have demonstrated the need for us as a trade association to do more to tackle the growth in spurious green claims being made by non-members within the sector. To ensure a level playing field, BCF launched its Green Claims and De-mystifying ‘Eco’ Paints guides over the past couple of years. The challenge now is to gain much greater visibility amongst the public with these excellent resources, and paid social media advertising (£100,000 per year from the Special Issue Fund) will be part of the strategy to achieve this. And so, over the period 2025-2030, BCF will expend more time and resources in communicating the contents of this important consumer information, as well as in challenging those companies who continue to make unsubstantiated or over-the-top green claims.

5.

OBJECTIVES

• Continue to deliver outstanding technical and regulatory support

• Improve membership engagement and core deliverables

• Expanding the membership base

• Explore new membership categories and models

MEMBERSHIP

Ensuring that members receive valuable, relevant, and timely support continues to be the top priority for the membership team. We are committed to maintaining a high standard of service, engagement, and responsiveness to ensure that every member, regardless of their size or sector, feels the tangible benefits of being part of our organisation.

In recent months, our recruitment targets have been strategically focused on Associate members; those companies that provide crucial raw materials, specialist products, and essential services to support and sustain the wider industry. These businesses form a vital part of the supply chain and bring significant expertise, innovation, and added value to our community.

This shift in focus is largely due to the fact that growth in Full membership has naturally slowed over time, as we approach a saturation point, with more than 95% of the manufacturing sector already actively engaged in membership. As such, expanding the Associate category presents a key opportunity to diversify our network, strengthen collaboration across different parts of the industry, and continue delivering collective value to all stakeholders involved.

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REGULATORY SUPPORT: PROVIDING HIGH VALUE SERVICES TO OUR MEMBERS

The BCF has consistently delivered quality services to its membership over the years. The 2025 members’ survey showed a record 98% of members saying the BCF were meeting their needs ‘well’ or ‘very well’. This was up from 96% in the survey conducted two years earlier. We are very proud of those figures, but recognise that to maintain these figures, there is always more that we can do.

While all BCF services scored well in the most recent survey, carried out in January 2025, by far the mostvalued aspect of BCF membership, across all sub-sectors and all sizes of business, is its regulatory and technical support. Indeed, when asked to measure individual elements of the BCF’s offering, communications to members, technical advice and guidance notes, technical seminars and workshops, and the way we run BCF’s committees and groups, all scored between 8.2 and 8.7 out of ten, filling four of the top six ranked services.

The BCF works hard to give members the technical support they need, expanding the size of the regulatory team in recent years to three full-time staff. This has meant the Regulatory Managers have been able to specialise more than ever before. They have been able to spend more time building contacts in various outside organisations, from Defra teams to the HSE, and generally gathering more information, not just what is happening now, but as to what is likely to happen in future. Moreover, this ‘core’ knowledge on chemical regulation has been supplemented by expert support from the Public Affairs and Sustainability Managers, and with additional

expert consultant support when necessary. Over the past few years, we have therefore been able to offer guidance and advice on issues such as Rules of Origin and tariffs and from Net Zero reporting to Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging.

Can we do better? We will certainly endeavour to, with particular effort put into identifying whether the BCF can provide more bespoke solutions, especially for SMEs. We also want to improve our processes for ‘helpdesk’ support, to ensure member queries made by phone or email get dealt with swiftly and efficiently by the most appropriate person. The new five-year roadmap, which will take the BCF forward to 2030, has some key performance metrics to keep the focus on excellence in this area. It sets targets to maintain or exceed a score of 8 out of 10 for the various aspects of regulatory support in future member surveys, and with 100% of member helpdesk queries acknowledged in 24 hours and 90% resolved in 48 hours. This is ambitious for a small team, but we know it is achievable.

If you have any queries about technical, regulatory, or legislative issues, do please get in touch with the team. They can be reached by their individual emails or phone numbers, or through info@bcf.co.uk, where one of the team will forward the requests through to the most appropriate person to help you.

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OBJECTIVES

• Show industry leadership on sustainability and provide members with practical advice and support

• Launch PaintCare to create a circular economy model for decorative paint recycling in the UK

• Lead the industry to Net Zero by 2050

• Become the authoritative voice on 'Eco paints' and green claims

SUSTAINABILITY IN ACTION

ZOE SLADE BCF Sustainability Manager

The BCF Net Zero Roadmap continues to be the cornerstone of conversations around sustainability for our members, and it’s great to see so many continuing or starting on that journey. It has also been a great tool to help us engage with other organisations and stakeholders to help us showcase what our members have achieved to date and continue to drive towards our Net Zero ambition.

We want to encourage our members to use the BCF Net Zero Roadmap and Quick Start Guide to take meaningful actions. To help do this, we are developing a training package for our Coatings Training Institute, which will launch in summer 2025. This will explore the science behind climate change as well as guide members through key aspects of their Net Zero journey. It will also explore what can be done now to manage the risk of extreme weather events through climate change adaptation plans.

The BCF Sustainability Committee continues to meet in person once a year. The group will keep on growing and provide support to members towards Net Zero and other important sustainability topics.

We are working on new ideas for a series of sustainability webinars later in 2025, and we are always open to suggestions, so please get in touch! You can email our Sustainability Manager at zoe.slade@bcf.co.uk.

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DOWNLOAD OUR NET ZERO ROADMAP:

DOWNLOAD OUR NET ZERO QUICK START GUIDE (MEMBERS ONLY):

2025 2026 PLANS FOR

As part of the BCF's support to its membership, our teams continue to work with members, either virtually or with site visits, to support understanding of their reporting requirements and helping them understand and reduce their emissions, and we will continue to do so throughout 2025/26.

Beyond the responsibilities and actions required of BCF members, there is also action needed from Government if the sector – and the country as a whole –is to ever meet its obligations truly. To this end, our Public Affairs Manager David Park will continue his lobbying work to ensure that at least some of the seven recommendations that are included at the end of the Net Zero Roadmap are heard. We will also continue to work with Government to ensure that specific requirements, such as Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility, are fit for purpose, ensure that printing inks are not discriminated against and that optimal outcomes can be achieved for coatings packaging.

Zoe hosting our 2025 Road to Net Zero Seminar

Following on from the successful ‘Road to Net Zero’ Seminars in 2023 and 2025, and thanks to our members’ feedback, the BCF is organising a third event for early 2026 in the Northwest. This event will see us launch the latest version of our Net Zero Roadmap and look at the progress the industry has made since the initial launch. We'll also explore key topics that may help our industry move towards Net Zero, such as biobased materials and explore how we can collectively work across our supply chains to deliver our ambition. We would welcome input from our members to help shape both the Roadmap and seminar on key topics, case studies and for potential speakers or panellists.

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COATINGS CARE

The BCF Coatings Care environmental programme demonstrates that the UK coatings industry cares about the health and welfare of employees, the safe operation of processes, and is actively working to reduce its impact on the environment.

It is a voluntary programme which provides an opportunity for members to benchmark their environmental performance against 45 KPIs, and has over 40 UK coatings and printing ink manufacturing sites taking part.

Here’s how our members made their mark.

Energy use decreased by 9% from 2022.

70% of production waste is now recycled, compared with just 17% in 1996 - a four-fold increase.

We have been tracking the environmental performance of BCF members manufacturing sites for more than 20 years via the Coatings Care programme and, over that time, have recorded significant improvements in production efficiency and waste and energy reductions.

The 2024 Coatings Care report demonstrates continued improvement in sustainability performance in the coatings sector across a range of measures. This year also saw the highest number of companies take part in the programme since 2012.

To find out more about the 2025 Coatings Care programme, please contact belle.lake@bcf.co.uk or visit our website.

59% of sites reporting zero landfill waste.

87% of sites surveyed reported no injuries.

STRATEGY

The BCF Board meeting held on 5th March 2024 approved the PaintCare strategy, the action plan and next steps, including PaintCare Governance and funding for the next phase of work. There was unanimous agreement at the meeting that the next phase of work would need to delve much more into the details and develop an operational plan for launch before signing the project off for launch. This work would include worst- and best-case scenarios for cost and environmental impacts and a detailed plan for launch. This has been the focus for 2024.

RESOURCING

At the Board Meeting. it was recognised that the current capacity within the BCF and its consultants was insufficient to deliver the next stage of the work and that there was a need for additional expertise, especially in the area of waste management.

PaintCare contracted with Biffa to help develop the operational model and costs for collection, bulking, separating and reprocessing of leftover paint. PaintCare also contracted with Resource Futures to develop other aspects of the project including governance, reporting, organisational structure, contracts, etc. In addition, PaintCare USA provided a strategic overview, data sets and templates for launch through their CEO and Operations Director.

The PaintCare Implementation Task Force played an important part in this phase of the work. Consisting of representatives from the decorative paint company members and remanufacturing members, it helped the PaintCare Project team to develop the assumptions used in the planning work undertaken by Biffa and Resource Futures and confirmed the strategic thinking behind the modelling. The Taskforce met every two weeks in the second half of 2024 and gave strong member input to the PaintCare programme.

OPERATIONAL PLAN

The detailed, fully costed operational model and plan were completed at the end of 2024 and agreed at the PaintCare Ltd Board meetings in November 2024 and March 2025. A full report has been written. Manufacturing members are now in consultation with their internal stakeholders about moving forward.

PROCESS SUMMARY

COLLECTION

Leftover paint and empty packaging will be collected back via a national network of household waste recycling centres, trade stores and DIY paint stores, totalling circa 2000 collection points across the UK. Materials collected through trade and retail paint stores will be backhauled to participant companies' central warehouses, where PaintCare contractors will collect the materials for reprocessing.

TRANSFER STATIONS

Material from the collection points will be separated, consolidated at 14 transfer stations across the UK and then sent to the reprocessing channels. Material will be separated into leftover water-based paint packs, leftover solvent-based paint packs, empty plastic packs, empty metal packs, and noncompliant materials. Empty plastic and metal packs will be sent for recycling. Solvent-based paint packs will be sent for energy from waste

PROCESSING OF WATER-BASED LEFTOVER PAINT

Recognising the shortage of capacity to remanufacture leftover paint in the UK in the short term, a range of routes used across the world have been evaluated and opportunities identified to start up the programme at scale in the UK. This shortage of leftover paint reprocessing capacity in the UK will mean that routes used to treat leftover paint at the launch of the programme may need to be very different to the final desired state. The PaintCare target to remanufacture 75% of leftover paint in the UK by 2030 remains unchanged.

A visit was made to see Veolia’s facility in Stewartby which uses a screw compactor to separate the liquid paint from the packaging (a process also being planned for use by PaintBack in Australia). The packaging is recycled and the paint is dewatered, and the cake is incinerated. Biffa have a similar operation in Wednesbury.

PaintCare will look for alternative uses for the liquid paint, ranging from dewatering to TiO2 recovery and use in other product streams such as concrete and cement.

PLASTIC PACKAGING

Trials are being planned with Berry Global to define a route for paint pot to paint pot plastic recycling at scale.

GOVERNANCE

PaintCare Limited has been set up as a private limited company by guarantee with a single member, the British Coatings Federation. Articles of Association are completed, and a Board of Directors has been appointed. Two Board meetings have been held to date.

To find out more, please visit the PaintCare website:

LIFTING THE LID ON GREEN CLAIMS

In an ever more competitive marketplace, the makers of decorative paints often rely on unique selling points to make their products stand out. We’re also starting to see this occur across other sectors such as wallcoverings and printing inks. Some companies, however, may be misleading consumers with unsubstantiated green claims about their products. We aim to help create a level playing field for the industry by debunking and fact-checking some of these claims.

One of BCF’s responsibilities and goals is to help educate consumers on our industry’s products and help them make the best choice for their needs. In 2022, we launched our Green Claims Guide for Decorative Paints to tackle greenwashing marketing claims in the decorative paints sector and ensure a level playing field for the industry. In 2024, we expanded on this to launch the Demystifying ‘Eco’ Paints guide to address the growing ‘eco paints’ market, and again address false claims being made by companies on this subject. BCF also produced a ‘how-to’ video on cleaning paintbrushes in 2023, for DIYers to decorate more sustainably without washing unnecessary paint products down the drain and reducing the amount of paint entering domestic waterways, as well as saving time and money while decorating.

We want to build on our approach and establish a Green Claims Working Group. The group will hopefully be a mix of technical and marketing representatives and will review claims and decide on appropriate action, sign off the protocol for engagement, identify partners for proactive engagement and collaboration and support the development of the Green Claims Guide and Demystifying ‘Eco’ Paints resources.

There will be three main themes of activity in this area. Firstly, we will continue our landscape scanning to identify companies and organisations making green claims and take appropriate action. This will start with a simple letter or meeting, outlining the issue and sharing details of our guides; there has been some great engagement in the past with a number of companies joining our Paint Brand Owners

Forum. We will also continue to work with the Advertising Standards Agency to flag issues that aren’t resolved and on the development of their green claims guide, incorporating this into our activity and signposting to this.

Whilst the reactive activity will be essential to address inappropriate claims, we’ll also commence two streams of proactive engagement to share the sustainability messages of coatings across the industry and professional bodies, as well as with consumers. In making sure that our messages are heard loud and clear, it makes it harder for the voices making misleading claims more difficult to be heard. We’ll attend events and engage with other organisations to support the messaging and understanding of coating products.

We’ll do this by working with a digital marketing agency to bolster our in-house resource and expertise to put our messages in front of our key target audiences – consumers, DIY influencers and outlets, and incorporating the input of the Green Claims Working Group to shape our digital strategy. BCF needs to be the authoritative voice on this subject - when people ask online about eco paints and general sustainability questions for decorative paints, we need to be the go-to source and cut through the brand competition bidding on search terms.

Keeping our resources up to date will be key too, so we’ll be refreshing and expanding on the content over the year. This will include increasing the consumer focus of Demystifying ‘Eco’ Paints and expanding the content for the Green Claims Guide as new claims become more relevant, such as the inclusion of biobased materials. We welcome input from members across these activities.

GREEN CLAIMS GUIDE FOR DECORATIVE PAINTS:

DEMYSTIFYING 'ECO' PAINTS:

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INCREASE THE INDUSTRY’S EXTERNAL VISIBILITY AND PROFILE, PARTICULARLY TO ENABLE MORE EFFECTIVE LOBBYING OF GOVERNMENT

OBJECTIVES

• Increase the industry’s profile with policy and decision makers, in the UK and EU

• Shape the regulatory environment to the benefit of members

• Improve our external communications

LOBBYING

DAVID PARK BCF Public Affairs Manager

The BCF currently has five broad lobbying asks of Government, as set out in our manifesto document which you can read online. In summary, they are:

1. A PROPORTIONATE, CLEAR, CONSISTENT REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT.

2. AN INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY TO SUPPORT MANUFACTURING.

3. SUPPORT FOR A TRANSITION TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE UK.

4. LONG-TERM FOCUS ON SKILLS AND TRAINING.

5. IMPROVING POST-BREXIT TRADE.

However, within and around these themes have been more specific issues we have been lobbying on over the past year. Here are just a few examples where we are working to make a difference.

On UK REACH – which remains our number one priority - BCF has continued to work with many other organisations in order to secure a better solution than that first proposed by Defra, which was estimated to have cost business around £2.5 billion. By the middle of last year, a new Alternative Transitional Registration model (ATRm) had been formally consulted on: this was an improvement but still contained many potential pitfalls for industry, especially those downstream users of chemicals, such as those of us in coatings. The current situation sees us in yet another holding pattern as the Government does not want to respond to the consultation until it has conducted talks with the EU about the future of the Trade and Co-operation Agreement. If there is scope to improve the terms of the TCA, maybe through better data sharing arrangements,

some or even many of the problems with UK REACH could be mitigated or even eradicated entirely. We hope to have a better steer on the subject in Q3 2025. At the same time, we have been working closely with the HSE on other post-Brexit chemicals issues, especially on Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) and on Biocides policies. The HSE are being pragmatic in their proposals and have been working with industry and others ahead of formal consultations which are expected later in 2025.

The first iteration of the Government’s Industrial Strategy – in the form of a Green Paper – was published in 2024. It’s fair to say that what was proposed was not as positive as we had hoped: while the breadth of the paper was broad enough to cover regulatory issues, which those of us working in the chemicals sector needs, the inclusion of the financial and business services sectors was a surprise and possibly risks turning an industrial strategy into a broader strategy for growth. BCF has fed into the process that we want to see more focus on the manufacturing sector, that we need to see specific mention of and plans to support the UK chemicals sector, and that the role of enabling industries like coatings – which essentially support all different types of manufacturing – must also be recognised. An update on the Industrial Strategy is expected after the planned Government Spending Review in June.

A lot of the past year has been spent dealing with issues arising from new sustainability regulations and costs, not least the plans for Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (EPR). Lobbying from BCF and others led to the definition of trade waste being changed from the original version which would have see most packaging for even e.g. aerospace paints to be applied in an industrial setting being classed as ‘household waste’ and therefore liable to EPR fees. However, the new definition remains problematic in terms of sales of decorative paint destined for trade use with Defra maintaining that because some of that may end up in the household waste system, all decorative paint sold through trade outlets must still acquire an EPR fee. The battle on this front is not quite over, though, and we are working with other trade associations – especially in the construction and wholesale food and drink sectors – to try and secure a further change, even at this late stage.

On the related subject of the Recycling Assessment Mechanism (RAM) that will be used as part of the EPR scheme, BCF worked incredibly closely, and to extremely tight deadlines, with its printing ink members to secure significant revisions to the original proposals. Much of the initial draft was confused, contradictory, and would have led to almost any products with inks on being classed as unrecyclable. The revised versions have been better, although problems persist. BCF will continue to prioritise this issue on behalf of printing ink members.

There have also been a number of general business issues which have required push back since the General Election. The Government’s first Budget caught everyone by surprise with its attacks on business. The changes not just to NI rates but thresholds have hit businesses across all sectors, while changes to Inheritance Tax Business Property Relief (BPR) have caused consternation to many of our SME members in family ownership. On broader taxation and business policy like this, BCF will generally work with others to push home key messages.

On the NI rates we have worked closely with the CBI and Make UK to ensure Government understands just how damaging those NI increases were, whilst on the BPR issue we have thrown our weight behind the work being done by Family Businesses UK to try to reverse the IHT changes. Likewise, we work with the CBI and others to protest against the scale and scope of the planned Employment Rights Bill changes being pushed through by the Government. This latter issue remains in play as we go to print.

These are just a flavour of some of the many issues we are currently working on on behalf of members. If there are issues that are affecting your business, do please share them with us and we will do our best to help.

EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT

MEETINGS

If you read the section on lobbying, you will know that BCF doesn’t just campaign alone. We work with a huge number of external organisations to push for policy changes where we share similar goals and objectives. We are members of various trade associations ourselves, most notably the CBI and Make UK, but also a number of smaller organisations where membership can bring synergies, for instance the Construction Products Association, the Packaging Federation, and the Graphics and Print Media Alliance. Moreover, we try not to be passive members of organisations we are part of, instead setting out to use every tool at our disposal to make sure we get value for money for our members from any partnerships we have. As such, BCF CEO Tom Bowtell chairs the Alliance of Chemicals Association and the Royal Society of Chemistry Coatings Group. Other team members sit on various committees that help set the workload of other agendas, for example, through the Make UK Economics and Policy Committee, and the CBI’s public affairs group. These latter two positions have helped us to promote the need for more campaigning on securing a better regulatory environment for the UK.

In the past year, BCF has also joined a number of groups designed to enable closer engagement with Parliament and Parliamentarians. The Industry and Parliament Trust is neutral and works to help MPs better understand the business world; they also hold excellent roundtables in Parliament where BCF can make sure its voice is heard. The Enterprise Forum is an organisation designed to link businesses to the Conservative Party, whilst the Industry Forum does the same with the Labour Party. We are now members of all three of these groups, and they are helping us to make contact with many of the new MPs elected at the General Election of July 2024.

It has been a priority to make new political contacts since the election. Indeed, such was the Parliamentary churn last year that well over half of our previous connections lost their seats. BCF has worked with members to try to get the new MPs to visit sites and to learn more about individual companies’ needs, both locally and nationally. We have also been meeting with MPs in Westminster to talk about the coatings sector more widely. Many of these meetings have been 1-1s,

some have been in roundtable format, often organised under the auspices of the other organisations we belong to as mentioned above, and most recently, in April 2025, we held a dedicated ‘drop-in’ session for MPs inside the Parliamentary Estate. All in all, we are averaging over three MP meetings a month, and that will increase over the coming year. Importantly, we are building good relationships with a number of these MPs, who are then willing to help us by hosting events, asking questions, or writing to Ministers about the issues that matter to us as a sector.

We have also hit the ground running in terms of meetings with the new Ministerial teams. Tom Bowtell has been in meetings with the Business Secretary and the new Industry Minister on two separate occasions, as well as the new Chemicals Minister at Defra. We have also met with various other Ministers from Trade to Work and Pensions, putting across the views and concerns of the coatings sector. At the same time, we continue to maintain excellent working relationships with officials across the Government Departments most relevant to our industry, Defra, Department of Business and Trade, and HSE (which is part of DWP). Within each of those Departments, there are numerous teams covering more specific issues – waste and recycling, air quality, chemicals, trade with Europe, circular economy and so on. We are looking to build closer relationships with more teams in future, not least at the Ministry of Housing, where new building regulations are of great importance to our members.

2024/25 has also seen the BCF taking more active roles, participating and displaying at events, fairs, and exhibitions. From Surfex and CHEMUK, where the BCF regulatory team was in demand to speak at various presentations, to the Painters and Decorators’ Show and the Environmental Services and Solutions Expo, the latter two explaining our plans for PaintCare. Moreover, our careers outreach work has now taken off, and BCF has attended several university careers events over the past year and will continue to do so in 2025. We will be doing much more outreach work to help promote the sector in future, and you can find out more about this elsewhere in this publication.

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PROMOTING THE FULL SUPPLY CHAIN OF THE UK COATINGS INDUSTRY

BCF continues to punch above its weight by showing leadership in the supply chain for both the chemical industry, printing industry and manufacturing in general.

The impact of our members’ products on the UK economy is hugely significant. An estimated 7% of GDP depends on our members’ products. The primary sectors are manufacturing, construction, and the printing

We achieve this through various efforts:

• Visible and engaged with the UK Government on key issues affecting the industry

• President of the World Coatings Council

• Proactive social media and public relations activity

• Chair of the Alliance of Chemical Associations, 15 chemical industry associations across the supply chain

• Chair of RSC Surface Coatings Special Interest Group

• Member of the UK Government Defra UK REACH Oversight Group, with CIA and CBA

• Proactive member and ex chair (2016-18) of the Graphics and Print Media Alliance, with 10 print industry supply chain associations

• Previous chair (2017-19) of the REACH Industry Cross Sector Group

• Proactive leadership role in both CEPE and EuPIA

• Member of the UK Chemical Stakeholder Forum

• Board member of Two Sides, charity to promote sustainability of print/paper

• Board member Construction Products Association Trade Association Council

industry, totalling £297 billion, with 108,000 businesses employing 1.2 million workers.

Being the key point of contact for issues relating to all facets of the paints, coatings, printing inks and wallcovering industries across the value chain, both upstream and downstream, requires continual maintenance of our network and influence with other organisations.

• Member of the Packaging Federation

• Active members of Make UK’s Affiliate Partner Board and Economics and Policy Committees

• Proactive member of Trade Association Forum

• Enterprise Forum (Conservative-leaning business/ Parliament engagement group)

• Industry forum (Labour-leaning business/Parliament engagement group)

• Industry and Parliament Trust

• Chaired the Surface Engineering Leadership Forum

• Government Trade Advisory Group on Chemicals

• Confederation of British Industry

• Created the Food Packaging Value Chain Alliance

• Members of the Defra and Department for Business and Trade Chemicals Groups for Trade Associations

• Proactive members of Memcom

STRATEGIC ALLIANCES IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN

The BCF is continuing to build stronger relationships with many other trade associations and stakeholders in the supply chain.

INTERNATIONAL INFLUENCE

Many issues affecting the UK coatings sector are not domestic: they are being played out across the world. In particular, the UK continues to monitor, and mirror, many EU rules and regulations and the trading agreement we have with our continental partners is of vital interest to BCF members, most of whom export to the EU. From changes to EU REACH to new CLP classifications, and from Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism to a new Packaging Directive, EU regulatory changes are still having great impact on UK businesses.

Having lost our voice at the EU table since Brexit, the relationship with our sister organisation in Europe - the European Council of the Paint, Printing Inks and Artists’ Colours Industry (CEPE) – is an ever more vital one. It offers us the chance to make clear our opinions on upcoming changes to EU regulations and to even try to shape those changes to the benefit of the sector across Europe. CEPE has gone from strength to strength over the past couple of years in terms of its lobbying ability, getting involved in issues at a much earlier stage, proactively communicating the needs of the sector to MEPs, Commissioners, and Commission staff, as well as through individual Member States. The CEPE event in the European Parliament in February of 2025 was a great example of this increased presence.

While BCF does not have any MEPs it can lobby now, we try to play our part through the various CEPE Committees, sharing expertise and advice where it is practical and helpful to do so. In fact, it is an irony that it was only after Brexit that CEPE elected its first British Chair, David Beckford. David is a former President of the BCF and, in his day job, is MD of Pronto Paints, and brings with him experience and energy to the job. The BCF regulatory team all sit on different CEPE working Groups. BCF CEO Tom Bowtell continues to play an active role on both the National Association and CEPE Operational Board.

Tom is also the current President of the World Coatings Council, chairing meetings of the group in both Singapore and Frankfurt over the past year and helping to organise its work programme and output. The WCC is an important player in bringing together paint companies and national trade associations from around the globe to discuss and promote the coatings sector. This year, BCF played a substantial role in launching the first-ever World Paint and Coatings Week, helping make it a success, with all World Coatings Council members taking part.

In the same way, many issues affect the UK coatings sector at a European level, so some matters are clearly global in outlook. At the top of the list at the moment is the problem of microplastics and how the paint industry is seen as contributing to secondary microplastics release. There have been some recent studies that – wrongly, it seems, based on the available evidence – suggest paint is in fact the largest contributor of microplastics released into the environment, and this is something that needs addressing at a global level. The BCF is working closely with the WCC to produce rebuttals and new evidence where necessary.

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LEADERSHIP ON ISSUES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THE SECTOR

ENGAGING WITH THE NEXT GENERATION

LEAH ELVIN BCF Careers Coordinator

One of the BCF’s long-term strategic priorities is to promote the coatings industry as a rewarding and dynamic career choice for the next generation. With an ageing workforce and growing skills gaps in technical and manufacturing roles, now more than ever, there is a pressing need to build a strong pipeline of talent into the sector.

To address this, BCF continues to expand its careers outreach through several key initiatives. The revamp of the Coatings Careers Hub remains a central resource, providing careers information and a dedicated jobs board with its improved functionality for a more seamless user experience. A free member benefit that is the focal point of the careers outreach work and strategy, promoting over 600 roles each year across BCF member companies. Complementing this, the Coatings Ambassadors (CA) programme empowers professionals to engage with schools and young people, sharing real-life career journeys to help raise awareness and interest in the industry, the CA

programme is also having a makeover to better suit the needs of the industry and align with the newly developed career strategy and roadmap, more information to follow in the coming months.

To help drive this work forward, BCF appointed a dedicated Careers Coordinator, Leah Elvin, in 2024, who has taken the lead on partnerships with educators, government and industry stakeholders, while supporting the delivery of new resources, engagement activity, and strategic campaigns aligned with the Federation’s overall skills objectives.

In 2024, BCF took another significant step forward with the formation of the Coatings NextGen Council (CNGC), a new group of early careers professionals from across the UK coatings and printing inks sector. The CNGC is designed to bring fresh insight and lived experience to shape our future careers strategy. The council brings together individuals under the age of 35 and within the first five years of their career, who offer valuable perspectives on how the sector can better attract and retain young professionals.

The group’s first meeting in April 2024 set the foundations for its work, outlining goals such as identifying barriers to entry, improving the perception of the industry among

younger audiences, and contributing directly to BCF’s careers campaigns and outreach materials. With support from our Careers Coordinator, the CNGC will play a key role in shaping best practice for industry engagement with early talent as well as leading on the frontline, attending careers events and showcasing the industry to the minds of tomorrow.

In a further push to amplify its outreach efforts, BCF will be partnering with a specialist digital marketing agency from 2025 to increase the visibility of the coatings industry as a career destination. This collaboration provides increased resource and expertise to help promote careers in coatings to a wider and more diverse audience, particularly through targeted social media campaigns, video content, and improved digital storytelling.

This new digital approach is focused on showcasing real people, real jobs, and real impact coatings have on the world around us, helping to change perceptions and highlight the variety of roles available across the industry. By building a stronger online presence and creating tailored messaging for different age groups and educational stages, BCF aims to significantly boost engagement with young people, parents, education providers, and career advisors.

The future of the workforce remains high on the agenda for the BCF. The Coatings NextGen Council contributed to the 2024 BCF Annual Conference via a dedicated panel discussion, sharing early insights and inviting wider industry perspectives on workforce development challenges.

With regular meetings and growing momentum, the CNGC is set to become a vital voice in shaping the future of the industry. If you're an early career professional and want to be part of this exciting movement, get in touch with BCF Careers Coordinator Leah at leah.elvin@bcf.co.uk to find out how you can get involved.

If you would like to learn more about how you can utilise the Coatings Careers Hub as a BCF member, please contact Leah Elvin at leah.elvin@bcf.co.uk or visit www.coatingscareershub.com:

SUPPORTING THE SECTOR ON EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

WHY IS ED&I IMPORTANT?

Companies are already faced with so much regulatory burden and recent years have seen a host of difficulties from Covid to Brexit to raw material shortages caused by war. There is a growing number of requirements being asked of businesses, which need more dedicated resources than before.

However, there are also a growing number of reasons why ED&I should be and is being seen as a priority in business.

Employment law is evolving and having an ED&I strategy in place is becoming increasingly important. At the same time, many companies, in a bid to meet their own ED&I targets, are beginning to audit their suppliers and customers to ensure they have such strategies in place. This is in much the same way as they are doing themselves to establish what actions are being taken to reduce carbon emissions so they can meet their own Net Zero targets. Against a backdrop of labour shortages, younger applicants will often want to see that a company takes ED&I seriously when deciding if they want to take a job there. A survey by Glassdoor saw 76% of jobseekers today reporting that a diverse workforce is an important factor when evaluating companies and job offers. ED&I is beginning to be seen in the same calibre as environmental commitments with regard to the overall sustainability of the business and broader industry it operates within.

There is also an increasing amount of evidence showing that pursuing equity, inclusion and a genuinely diverse workforce is good for decision-making and for the operation of businesses. The following statistics stand out:

• Diverse teams are 87% better at making decisions (PPM)

• Diverse leadership and management have been shown to improve company revenue by around 19% (InStride)

• Millennials are 83% more likely to be engaged at work at inclusive companies (Deloitte)

• Gender diverse companies are 15% more likely to notice higher financial returns. (McKinsey)

BCF ED&I CHARTER?

With an aging workforce and the need to bring in the next generation of talent, companies in manufacturing industries, such as coatings, are starting to really address this challenge. BCF knows it needs to play a role in helping to embed this culture of greater diversity and inclusion across the industry, and in November 2021, it held the inaugural meeting of its ED&I Committee, which aims to support members to engage with initiatives on this topic.

In February 2023, the BCF's Board of Directors, senior representatives of the UK coatings and printing inks industries, unanimously agreed to support a commitment statement drafted by BCF’s ED&I Committee.

The Board agreed with the following commitments:

• We commit to supporting our members to make the UK coatings industry successful in utilising the key principles of ED&I and driving change.

• We commit to embedding culture and learning throughout the industry by sharing best practices with our peers and learning from those who have made a positive impact.

• We will support BCF members to create a truly inclusive culture representative of the local community.

• BCF Board of Directors will act as champions of this commitment as senior representatives of the UK coatings industry.

Building on those commitments, BCF launched its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Charter in April 2024. This ED&I Charter reflects the commitment of the UK coatings industry, and signatory companies, to champion equity, diversity and inclusion and to work together to build a more balanced, fair and high-performing sector. Currently 34 companies have signed up to the Charter, with more adding their names with each month that passes.

The Charter asks companies to recognise that an inclusive workforce is good for business. It is designed to show that those who sign support social mobility and are committed to creating equal opportunities for

everyone. They recognise the role our industry can play in creating opportunities and unlocking talent. They understand that embedding an inclusive culture within their own organisations, and collectively within the UK coatings industry, is crucial to unlocking the potential which a diverse workforce can offer. It will help develop the next generation of leaders in coatings, make our sector a more attractive career choice, foster innovation and play a substantial role in the creation of a best-inclass coatings sector in the UK.

Crucially, the Charter recognises that not all companies are the same. Smaller companies may need more support on their ED&I journey and may take longer to reach their destination. Pledging to take positive steps, combined with taking steps to introduce or improve processes and actions, is a welcome and positive start, something that can be shared with customers, suppliers and potential new recruits.

BCF ED&I SUPPORT AND NEXT STEPS

The BCF knows it also needs to offer its members support to honour the commitments of the Charter. As such, our website has been updated with links to key reports and advice from across a breadth of organisations. Webinars have been organised to help members navigate particular issues and we will be helping to provide further training and support in future.

Our ED&I Committee will assist in tracking change and suggesting new ways to assist members meet their goals. In April 2024, BCF launched the Coatings NextGen Council, which is made up of young representatives from across the sector who will also feed into this process.

To help best achieve the right balance of support, we have begun surveying members to ensure we are meeting their priorities. In Autumn 2024, we conducted a survey asking members to provide us with data on their current employment diversity so we can draw a baseline for the sector against which we can measure future progress. You can find the summary statistics of the survey below.

As with the drive for greater sustainability, we know that the coatings sector has a long way to go on ED&I. However, members are keen to engage, to start making changes, and to make sure our industry looks forward with positivity, ambition and, ultimately, continued success.

AVERAGE AGE OF EMPLOYEES

45 WITH DISABILITY OR LONGTERM HEALTH CONDITION 1% MALE 63% WHITE BRITISH 81% NONBINARY OR TRANSGENDER <0.1% ED&I BASELINE DATA SUMMARY (REPRESENTATIVE OF 50% OF INDUSTRY)

If you would like to sign up to our ED&I Charter or join BCF's ED&I Committee, please visit our ED&I Hub or contact info@bcf.co.uk for more information.

Are you looking to upskill your team? Are you thinking about developing your coatings industry knowledge?

For summer 2025, we will be launching a new sustainability module on BCF’s online learning platform, The Coatings Training Institute.

The module will explore the science behind global warming and climate change and why it’s important for your business as well as outline the steps you can take to start to understand your emissions and make changes to reduce the impact of your organisation.

The Coatings Training Institute offers 57 modules of study across 4 levels, from Foundation to Advanced. Browse our module catalogue on our website.

Purchasing six modules at any level awards students with our International Certificate of Coatings Technology once completed, and gives a 10% discount when buying six or more modules. This discount is available for both BCF and non-BCF members.

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2025-30

MAINTAIN A HEALTHY FINANCIAL POSITION AND STRONG ORGANISATION

OBJECTIVES

• Continue to deliver significant surpluses, and re-invest from BCF’s Special Issue Fund from 2026 onwards to deliver on key new initiatives in the plan

• Deliver forecast for BCF income across membership, events, sponsorship/ advertising and training

• A BCF team that continues to be dedicated to delivering

and

to members

FINANCE

BCF’s financial position coming into the new five-year roadmap period is very strong – having achieved the targets in the last five-year plan 12 months early. Assets at the end of 2024 were £2.6m, with £2.2m of this in variable (cash) assets.

In early 2020, BCF still had a significant deficit (£1m) in the legacy pension scheme and assets worth just over £1m. The pension scheme was bought out by Aviva in 2023, at no cost to the BCF, under the leadership of Head of Trustees, Ed Krawitt, from Rustins. This means BCF is now financially secure and in a position to re-invest in helping move the industry forward. The new Roadmap aims to utilise some of these resources to help grow BCF’s reach and profile beyond the current levels. We have created some excellent tools and programmes, but getting these visible with some of our key target markets has been a challenge. Clearly the annual Special Issue Fund will be dependent on BCF achieving its annual surplus targets, which will be supplemented by cross charging for shared services from PaintCare at £300,000 per year. BCF’s offices will be extended in H2 of 2025 to create space for the PaintCare organisation. It is anticipated that this will cost £300,000 but be returned in rent and shared services over the plan period.

BCF reserves hit £2.6m in 2024

BCF ROADMAP 2025-30 FINANCIALS

There have been some changes within the BCF team in the last 12 months. In the summer of 2024, we welcomed Emma Scott-Hendy, new EA to BCF CEO Tom Bowtell, who has been a wonderful edition to the team, in particular supporting on events, leadership of our ED&I Committee work, and supporting Tom and the Board of Directors with rewriting BCF’s Articles of Association in her time with us already. In July 2024, we created a brand new role within the BCF team to provide a dedicated resource to focus on our careers outreach strategy, act as liaison with the newly formed Coatings NextGen Council and spearhead our efforts. Leah Elvin filled the role as BCF’s Careers Coordinator and has been a fantastic advocate for careers in the coatings industry, bringing with her recruitment experience to support our members utilise the recently relaunched Coatings Careers Hub. Alongside her primary role, Leah has also been fundamental to supporting the administration of the recently formed PaintCare Task Force and dedicated Board of Directors, particularly in 2025 as we work towards implementation.

In September, we were delighted to welcome Sophie Dunham, BCF Marketing Executive, back after a year of maternity leave, who has since ramped up our video production and social media output, particularly around the new careers strategy. That same month, BCF Head of Membership, Ali Brown, departed the BCF after 27 years of dedicated service to her retirement, as did our Sustainability Manager, Patricia Durany-Fernandez, who moved back to Spain with her growing family.

Following Patricia’s exit, we then made successful appointment with Zoe Slade, our new Sustainability Manager, who organised and hosted our second-ever Net Zero seminar and compered the proceedings in March. She will be working to launch the next edition of our Net Zero roadmap in early 2026 at our next seminar.

We are currently searching for a new Head of Membership. Also within the membership team, Belle Lake was promoted to Senior Membership Coordinator in 2024 and takes on even more responsibilities with member liaison, account

management and recruitment, and has made a seamless transition, which was recognised at the 2025 Trade Association Forum Awards as she was a finalist for the Rising Star Award. In more happy news, Belle will be taking maternity leave from November 2025, and recruitment for her cover will be underway in the summer. Within our main office team, Lorraine Beard has taken over the position of Office Manager, alongside her responsibilities of BCF’s finances, and her investment of BCF reserves has helped us to stay in such a strong financial position as an organisation. We are also delighted to share that our new Membership Administrator, Chris Easterlow, is joining the BCF team from June 2025.

BCF’s Regulatory and Public Affairs team continues to deliver for our members, supporting them in navigating the significant regulatory and legislative challenges faced by the industry. Our Regulatory Affairs Managers, Ciara Dempsey and Kathryn Tearle, and Public Affairs Manager David Park all complement each other perfectly and are providing outstanding levels of support for our membership. In sad news, Regulatory Affairs Manager Kerry McLoughlin left for pastures new in May 2025 after being offered an unmissable job opportunity. We wish her all the best for the future, and thank her for her dedicated enthusiasm and work with the members. Her successor, Laura Clement, will be joining us at the end of the summer.

In regard to BCF consultants, Ian Birch has begun working with the BCF to assist with the development of our Building Regulations Taskforce. Whittle Industry Data continues to deliver a wide range of excellent statistics programmes for members. John Dixon retired at the end of 2024 and has now handed over to his team, Paul Goldsmith and Ben Pestell, who we wish well in this new chapter of the company that has done such a good job for the industry over so many years. Steve Snaith continues to be a stalwart support on our PaintCare programme and will be working closely with Tom and Leah as we move ahead with our PaintCare implementation plan, which will entail hiring dedicated PaintCare staff before the end of 2025.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

DEVELOPMENT

SOPHIE

Decorative Coatings Council

Chaired by

Pete Waites, Crown Paints

The Decorative Coatings Council met in June and November 2024. One of the main focuses for the agenda has been PaintCare. Members contributed to this positively, providing useful input to support the progression of this important project. Another important agenda item was the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements. There were some points that required clarification for decorative coatings, for example, the issue of whether trade waste was in scope. The meetings also covered microplastics and green claims, discussing ways in which the industry can push back against misleading claims. At the November meeting, it was agreed that the new proposed classification for talc was a potentially significant issue, and it was agreed to encourage CEPE to establish a Task Force on this.

Decorative Coatings Technical Committee

Chaired by Gareth Hayfield, Farrow

& Ball

The Decorative Coatings Technical Committee met three times in 2024. One of the most significant items on the agenda has been on green claims and how we address and deal with misleading claims. The DCTC has been active in producing the Green Claims Guide for Decorative Paints, and this has recently been updated to include guidance on ‘climate positive’ or ‘carbon neutral’ claims. Another important topic has been microplastics. This issue has generated a great deal of discussion at meetings. We have discussed the microplastic restriction in the EU, as well as the EA report and RIVM, which provide conflicting information about the significance of the issue of paints and microplastics. More recently, the committee has agreed that it would be useful to commission a study to examine the fate of paints/ microplastics in the environment and through wastewater treatment if brushes and rollers are cleaned under the tap. The committee has also discussed the concerns around the dwindling number of biocides available for water-based paints that are suitable for products being sold to consumers. This issue will continue to be discussed in 2025.

DECORATIVE COATINGS

DECORATIVE COATINGS

Joint Industrial and Powder Coatings Council and Vehicle Refinish Group

Chaired by Patrick Smith, Manor Coatings Systems (IPCC) and Simon Aldersley, Axalta Coating Systems (VR)

The IPCC/VR groups met in May and November. One of the main focuses on the agenda was the Online Sales guidance which has now been updated to reflect the revised EU CLP regulation and is ready for circulation. Given to the vast number of GB/EU/NI regulations potentially relevant to members, BCF provided an overview of key regulatory changes and substances of interest in a new format, which was well received. The statistics section of the meeting was also welcomed and will continue to be on the agenda going forward. In the November meeting, a ‘Challenges Facing Business’ survey was distributed. The results will be reviewed at the 2025 meeting and will help shape the agenda going forward. Regarding Defra activities on the VOC Paint Product Directive (Solvents Directive 2004/42/EC), members were informed that a review of its effectiveness has been completed, and a report is ready for publication. However, due to the general election, the release has been put on hold but is expected to be published in 2025.

High Performance Coatings Group

Chaired by Michael Taylor, PPG Protective & Marine Coatings

The High Performance Coatings (HPC) Group met on two occasions during the year. The group continues to work closely with National Highways contributing to the ongoing update of their series documents and advocating for necessary specification updates. The work ongoing with Network Rail also progressed, with an agreement now in place regarding the information to be stored in the PADS database moving forward.

Bisphenol A (BPA) remained a topic on the agenda and while the proposed German restriction has been postponed, the EU/NI Regulation for a ban of BPA in articles intended to come into contact with food was published on 31 December 2024. There are transitional periods of 18 and 36 months and a derogation in place for varnishes and coatings. Members were also kept informed of developments concerning other substances of concern such as TiO₂ and talc, as well as broader regulatory changes.

Members reviewed BCF technical guidance documents and agreed that both G021 – Re-use of Structural Steel in the Construction Industry and G022 – Protective Coatings Technologies for Steel required minor updates. In the October meeting, the group also received updates from the ISO TC35 meeting held in London. A range of standards and proposals were discussed, including the draft of ISO 8501-1, which will display pictures for user’s reference. Work also continued on ISO 12944, with further updates scheduled for the October 2025 HPC meeting following the next TC35 session in June.

Protective Coatings Group for UK Infrastructure

Chaired by Michael Taylor, PPG Protective & Marine Coatings

The group continues to meet in the afternoon session of the HPC meeting and remains well attended.

National Highways continued to provide updates on key documentation, with updates to these documents expected in Q2 or Q3 of 2025 and has noted that BCF members’ request regarding pigmentation would be reflected in a future addendum. Discussions have also begun on the durability of coatings, with National Highways encouraging manufacturers to exceed the current 25-year standard. However,

INDUSTRIAL AND COATINGS

INDUSTRIAL AND POWDER COATINGS

INDUSTRIAL AND POWDER

members agreed that this discussion should wait until the revised ISO 12944 is published, as an update regarding durability and the required testing was expected in that revision. National Rail standard proposals also continue to be discussed within the group, with the group providing feedback when required.

During the last meeting the group received confirmation that the revision of SG12 by the BBA is now complete, with a draft expected to be circulated soon. Additional updates were shared Transport Scotland and Socotec. Socotoc explained that the comparative corrosion evaluation test program had been finalised and that the required documentation still needed to be agreed upon.

The government apprenticeship scheme for Industrial Coatings Applicator -level 2 has been retired. Since then, the rule for participants requiring Maths and English has changed, which is a change that was welcomed. It was also noted that another industry (BAE) are trying to revive the apprenticeship.

Aerospace and Defence Coatings Group

Chaired by Graham Armstrong, Indestructible Paints

The Aerospace & Defence committees met in July and December. Both meetings also included officials from the Ministry of Defence. The focus at the meetings has been on standards, both Defence Standards and the BSI committee ACE/65. Members expressed some concern about the relevance of the agenda at ACE/65 and ways to address this. Issues on chemical regulation were also on the agenda, in particular chromium VI authorisations and the PFAS restrictions.

Intumescent Coatings Group

Chair: Rick Perkins, Sherwin Williams Protective & Marine Coatings

The Intumescent Coatings Group met twice, with melamine remaining a key substance of interest. Updates were provided on the work being carried out by the CEPE Melamine Intumescent Coatings Research Group, to which the BCF had previously contributed towards research funding.

The group continued to receive detailed updates from ASFP on the Building Safety Act, the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI), and the ASFP Competency Framework. Discussions were also held on regulatory changes in Great Britain, including the removal of BS476 from Approved Document B and the potential for a review of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).

Following a review, members agreed to withdraw some outdated BCF publications and to update the BCF document IC001 – BCF Test Method for Determination of Intumescent Coating Volume Solids. The group also reviewed and revised the intumescent coatings wording on the BCF website.

Members also received updates on other substances of concern, such as talc, as well as ongoing developments in UK chemical legislation, including UK REACH and the divergence between EU/GB CLP. An in-depth overview of the BCF Net Zero Roadmap was also presented at the December meeting.

POWDER COATINGS CONTINUED

Marine Coatings Group

Chaired by Geoff Mackrill, Teal & Mackrill

The Marine Coating Group (MCG) continues to meet with the HSE Biocides Team to discuss the risk assessment for product authorisation under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR). Of concern is the use of the environmental risk assessment for the authorisation of PT21 products and the human health risk assessment for the continued consumer use for anti-fouling paints.

The group have a live survey aimed to ensure the safe use of antifouling paints in a DIY scenario continues to be approved in the UK. Uptake of the survey has been slow, the survey will remain open until the end of the summer.

The group renewed their links with the RYA and British Marine, with BCF supporting the Protect Collect Dispose Week in October 2024.

Industrial Wood Coatings Group

Chaired by Mark Hubbert, Teknos

The group met in April and September. Following agreement on the statistics proposal, members agreed to proceed with the Industrial Wood Coatings Statistics Programme, which will now run on an annual basis. Members acknowledged that the data could still be valuable, even without the participation from some manufacturers who are not yet in BCF membership. The BCF will continue engaging with potential new members to encourage both membership and participation in the statistics programme.

The group also held extensive discussions on the shift from solvent-based to water-based coatings, exploring both the market drivers and technical challenges

involved. The BCF was keen to gauge interest from other sectors and therefore raised the topic at the IPPC meeting.

Regulatory updates were provided, including UK REACH, CLP, and building regulation changes, along with a detailed overview of divergence between GB and EU chemical and biocide legislation. In the April meeting members received technical updates from Arxada and Lanxess on active substances such as Propiconazole, IPBC, Zinc Pyrithione, and Tebuconazole.

Following on from the ASFP ‘Reaction to Fire’ webinar, discussions were on held on any possible collaborations between DCTC and the building task force, who are a sub-group of DCTC and look at post-Grenfell requirements.

Printing Inks Council

Chaired by Benjamin Grant, INX International UK

The Printing Inks Council met in April and December 2024. These were joint meetings with the Printing Inks Technical Committee. In April, Benjamin Grant was introduced as the new Chair of the PIC. In the joint sessions with the technical committee, the EuPIA Exclusion Policy and issues around the impact of printing inks on recyclability were items high on the agenda. Advocacy and lobbying activities were also discussed, particularly on UK REACH and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Cornelia Tietz (EuPIA Director) was welcomed to one of the meetings.

Printing Inks Technical Committee

Chaired by Barbara Paterson, Paragon Inks

The Printing Ink Technical Committee met in April and December 2024, and also had several ad hoc meetings in the autumn. The ad hoc meetings were to discuss the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) guidance which was drafted by Defra and Defra consultants. The RAM included several requirements that directly affected printing inks, and members spent time discussing and preparing the BCF response to the consultations on the RAM. The outcome was that many of the changes requested were made.

There were also ad hoc meetings to discuss UV inks and recyclability of printed paper and board. Members provided samples for recyclability testing and the discussion is now progressing onto how to utilise the results to demonstrate the recyclability of UV printed paper.

Mike Simoni (Sun Chemical) and Nick Ivory (Sun Chemical) kindly provided updates for the PITC on developments on food contact materials and the EuPIA Energy Curing Working Group. Updates on substance issues were also provided and discussed, for example on PCBs with regards to the restrictions due to the Persistent Organic Pollution (POP) changes in the EU.

PRINTING INKS

Wallcoverings Sector Council

Chaired by

James Watson, The Surface Print Company

The Council met twice in 2024, with the wallcovering's statistics programme being a key discussion point. In the October meeting, a new annual UK wallcoverings statistics programme was proposed with the aim to provide more accurate and useful industry insights. Members offered input on data requirements and suggested potential participants for the programme. Continued discussions about attracting new members to the BCF also took place.

Another topic on the Council agenda was recycling of wallcoverings, with a consensus that this will remain a standing agenda item. The BCF will explore the topic further in collaboration with IGI to better understand potential solutions.

Alongside this, members engaged in discussions on promoting the wallcoverings sector, with a call for increased participation in the BCF NextGen Council to help raise the industry’s profile in the younger generation. To show support for the next generation of designers, the BCF have sponsored a design category in the idott surface design competition. Idott are an educational charity who aims to build links internationally with universities and colleges, design students, their tutors’ and industry professionals.

Wallcoverings Sector Technical Committee

Chaired by David Hodgson, Anstey Wallpaper

The Wallcoverings Sector Technical Committee have met three times over the past year, with the EN15102 standard continuing to be a discussion point within the meetings. In the April 2025 meeting, the group were informed that CEN TC99 were looking at a fast-track option to update EN15102, rather than using the current acquis option which would take longer. When the standard is updated, it will be in accordance with the requirements of the new EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR). The future of CW35, the UK mirror committee to TC99, was also discussed and a survey has been circulated to gather members' views.

The committee received various updated on European Regulations such as the EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR), General Product Safety Regulation (GSPR) and European Anti Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The EUDR has been delayed by a year and is now applicable from 30th December 2025. Members have been encouraged to work with their suppliers and to begin gathering the extensive data required as soon as possible, prior to the deadline to avoid any delays on imports.

Throughout the year, updates were provided on key UK regulatory topics, including UK REACH and the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme. The group were also kept informed on important substances such as TiO₂, POPs, and PCBs. American chemical regulations continued to be monitored, with key developments being shared such as the updated labelling requirements for California Proposition 65.

WALLCOVERINGS

WALLCOVERINGS

SECTOR WIDE BUSINESS SUPPORT

Safety Advisory Panel

BCF’s Safety Advisory Panel continued to support the Annual Statistics Survey and the industry was kept up to date with relevant HSE and CEPE/EUPIA Safety Alerts. Members shared recent issues arising on their sites which could become learning experiences for others. Members were reviewing various BCF guidance documents: the updated Guidance HS008 ‘Safe Handling and Use of Flammable Liquids and Powders in the Surface Coatings Industry’ was published in January 2025 and is available from the BCF website. During 2025, the group are reviewing the BCF Guide to safe use of dispersion equipment, HS033.

Environment Panel

The Environment Panel continued to hold joint meetings with the Safety Advisory Panel and the new Sustainability Manager has taken over secretariat. Key topics for discussion wihtin the group have been agreed and include VOC emissions, spills and releases, and environmental permits to be included. Updates on other areas of interest such as Net Zero and Extended Producer Responsibility are also to be included.

In February’s meeting, the group explored the purpose of Climate Change Adaptation Risk assessments and members shared examples of what action they’ve taken in this area.

Updates on the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging Scheme were provided, including changes to EPR fees and reporting requirements including the publication of the Recyclability Assessment Methodology.

The Panel is keen to work with the industry on the BCF’s sustainability activities and contribute to the industry’s road to Net Zero.

Classification, Labelling and Packaging Panel

The Classification Labelling and Packaging Panel held hybrid meetings in June and November 2024 and a virtual meeting in March 2025.

The UK REACH Consultation on the ATRm was discussed in detail in June and members were encouraged to supply feedback to the BCF and to respond to the consultation themselves. The HSE attended the meeting in November, to provide the Panel with their proposals for the reform of GB CLP.

Divergence between the GB and the EU/NI continues to be discussed, with meetings covering both the EU ATPS and the updates to the GB MCL list. Divergence from the EU is of concern to the industry, especially with the introduction of new hazard classes the EU CLP Regulation and the changes to the EU CLP Regulation, especially to label formats. The group continues to monitor changes to EU and GB Chemical Regulations, with regular updates to the industry. The group were updated in detail on the CLP amendment with a BCF webinar in January which was available for all BCF members to attend.

The March meeting was held virtually, the group discussed the new CLP amendment and provided feedback to CEPE regarding their views on advertising and the update to Article 48. A small group of members from the panel are working on an update to the BCF Guide to CLP and SDS.

Carriage of Dangerous Goods Panel

The Carriage of Dangerous Goods Panel met in April and October 2024 and continued to monitor changes to the Transport Regulations. Members of the group work closely with the CEPE Transport Committee, who achieved an exemption to the UN packaging requirements for UN3082 mixtures containing than 1% of highly toxic substances. This relates to water-borne paints containing low levels of biocides which have harmonised classifications with high M-factors. The group is also monitoring the discussions at IMO level regarding the shipment of plastic pellets by sea.

The BCF Guidance on Bridge Strikes, TP036, was reviewed and updated and the Group are working on The BCF Guide to GB Carriage Regulations, ADR and IMDG Code, TP009.

The industry is kept up to date with the latest guidance and information from the DfT and DVSA including recent guidance on “Load Security”.

Coatings Care

Coatings Care is an environmental programme that demonstrates BCF members’ commitment to the health and welfare of employees, the safe operation of processes and shows determination to contribute actively to a sustainable environment.

The Coatings Care programme recognises improvements in the performance of the coatings and printing ink industries across 45 KPIs in the fields of the environment, safety, health, distribution and product stewardship. In 2024, AkzoNobel Decorative Paints won the Coatings Care Overall Best Performer Award; Steyport were the winner of the Coatings Care Progress Award.

Associate Technical Committee

The Associate Technical Committee held a hybrid meeting in June and a virtual meeting in November 2024. The group consists of representatives from the supply chain and focuses on technical and regulatory issues of greatest common concern. There were discussions on raw material supply issues, UK REACH, microplastics, changes to UK and EU regulations and updates on substances of interest to the industry. The activities of BCF, including the Net Zero Seminar and Roadmap and the Essential Coatings Report and summaries of the concerns of the BCF technical committees were also discussed.

Global Chemicals Group

The GCG met twice since the last handbook was published. The meeting continues to provide members with a brief overview of significant changes in global regulations, updates from the World Coatings Council and UN GHS Stakeholder meetings.

The previously created ‘How to Guides’ continued to be a discussion point in both meetings. Following on from a member survey regarding countries of interest, the US ‘How to Guide’ has been updated. With the help of members in a small working group, the guide was updated to reflect the current US regulations and was published in December 2024. Results from a further survey indicated that the ‘How to Guides’ should be continued to be updated via working groups.

SECTOR WIDE BUSINESS SUPPORT

To support members, the BCF are organising country specific regulatory webinars to utilise associate members expert knowledge. The chemical regulations webinars taken place so far include, China and South Korea presented by CIRS, Ukraine presented by Yordas, US presented by H2 Compliance and a further webinar on South America is planned for the summer.

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee continues to meet annually, last coming together in June 2024 which opened with a reflection on the launch of the Roadmap to Net Zero and launch event. The BCF then went on to share the Demystifying “eco” Paints guide, which seeks to support consumers in understanding the components of decorative paint and some of the statements used in marketing.

Members kindly shared their experiences of using EcoVadis and Together for Sustainability, which provides guidelines for Product Carbon Footprints, which BCF provided updates on Coatings Care and PaintCare.

There have also been a series of webinars covering topics such as biobased materials and packaging as well as the annual seminar in March 2025 where over 100 members gathered to talk about scope three emissions.

The morning session opened with speakers on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive along with the challenges and opportunities this presents to upstream scope three emissions, exploring the Together for Sustainability initiative which focuses on the promotion of sustainability practices in the chemical industry's supply chain and seeks to establish standardised auditing and assessment. We heard about the role Hydrogen can play in decarbonisation and projects that were underway which may be of interest to our members and then we went on to hear what’s been done in the automotive industry, with particular focus on how organisations have engaged their supply chains in delivering sustainable outcomes. Following this, presenters were joined by raw material suppliers and retailers for a panel discussion on the role of the full supply chain in delivering a reduction in emissions.

The afternoon session focussed on packaging, and we were joined by PackUK for an overview on how the Extended Producer Responsibility and Recycling Assessment Methodology supported a circular economy. Again, this was followed by a panel session with representatives across plastic and metal packaging materials.

The Sustainability Committee will continue to key topics, share best practice and provide support to members towards Net Zero and other important sustainability topics.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee met twice in 2024, and once in 2025 to date.

In April 2024, the BCF launched the industry’s ED&I Charter with 34 signatories. BCF has begun to set out a framework for member

support through a series of topic-focussed webinars, starting with ‘Nurturing a culture that understands equality & inclusion’ and run by BCF member Bluewater Consultancy, which took place in summer 2024.

BCF conducted a baseline survey of members in October 2024. 17 companies took part, representing just over 7,000 staff (circa 50% of the industry) to find out what the current demographics of employees in the industry are and what characteristics BCF members currently record. The insights of the survey will be used as a benchmark for future biennial surveys to measure long-term progress.

BCF continues to work to promote careers in the coatings and inks sector at upcoming events to engage with young people, utilising the Coatings Ambassadors network and leading to the formation of the Coatings NextGen Council, an industry young leaders network, in 2024. ED&I support, guidance and resources for members on the BCF website will continue to develop moving forward with the support of the committee.

Coatings NextGen Council

The Coatings NextGen Council (CNGC) was officially named and launched in April 2024 with a shared aim to increase awareness and engagement among young people considering a career in the coatings industry. The group met three times in 2024 and once in 2025 to date.

Early discussions focused on the need to develop a clear value proposition that would highlight to young people why the coatings industry is an attractive career choice. The CNGC agreed that a targeted approach based on different age groups would be effective, alongside the creation of a marketing campaign to help guide students towards the sector.

Throughout 2024, the CNGC identified the need for more internships and placement opportunities, encouraging members to explore what their own companies currently offer and how this could be expanded. Members were also asked to reflect on what attracted them to the industry and to contribute content for the Coatings Careers Hub, the new Coatings Careers Hub was since then launched in January 2025.

In the October 2024 meeting, members reviewed findings from the Coatings Careers Survey, which highlighted the ongoing need to raise awareness of the industry and the variety of opportunities it offers. Collaboration between the Council and the BCF was identified as crucial for producing outreach materials. All members committed to attending at least one careers event in 2025 and to making active use of the Coatings Careers Hub, especially during any engagement with students. The new Hub is set to launch by the end of November 2024.

The most recent meeting in April 2025 reaffirmed members’ commitment to attending at least one careers event during the year. The Council also narrowed down key focus areas for targeted career outreach, with specific targets to be developed and reviewed as a follow-up to the meeting.

PARTNERSHIPS

The BCF has a carefully selected group of BCF Partners. Further information is available on BCF’s website or email info@bcf.co.uk.

Insurance, employee benefits and risk management

Verlingue is a leading European, family-owned business specialising in helping businesses in the coatings industry understand and manage their business risks and providing advice on how to construct and place corporate insurance and employee benefits programmes. Long-term relationships, expert sector knowledge and outstanding service are at the heart of our business and we have been proud holders of Investors in Customers Gold standard since 2018.

If you’d like some simple, independent advice on how to review or benchmark your existing arrangements then please contact: North Phil Kelly, Email: phil.kelly@verlingue.co.uk, Mobile: 07703 326 055 South Amanda Image, Email: Amanda.image@verlingue.co.uk, Mobile: 07702 505 333

Apprenticeship service

If you are looking to recruit and engage new talent for your business in 2025/26, then an Apprentice may be the answer.

With almost 1000 Apprenticeship options and a very competitive job market we can help you find the right people for you and your employment needs. As a registered Flexi Job Apprentice specialist, the BCF Apprenticeship Service know how to find and secure the best candidates for you to interview.

We can also employ them for you whilst they are completing their Apprenticeship and source the right Training Provider to support their learning. So, if you want to welcome new talent into your business, please speak to us at the BCF and we will do the rest. It is that simple.

CHARITY PARTNERS

The Community Heartbeat Trust (CHT) is a charity whose aims are to help and support communities in the correct provision of defibrillators, but in sustainable, resilient and governance led manner. BCF and CHT work closely on the Minutes Matter scheme. CHT is alos BCF's charity partner in our annual cycle ride in June.

The Printing Charity is the only occupational charity dedicated to the people of the wider industry of Print, Paper, Packaging, Publishing, and Graphics. Their Rising Star Awards provide grant funding of up to £1500 towards Skills training and personal development for employees aged between 18 to 30 available to any BCF inks member employees. A free 24/7/365 Helpline is also available providing in the crisis moment and wellbeing support, contact the Charity to find out about free access for your employees.

CALLUM’S STORY

Written by Amy White, BCF Marketing Manager

Callum joined the BCF team in July 2023 for his 12 month placement year during his Photography degree at Coventry University as our Marketing Executive. Once he stepped into the role, Callum absolutely thrived. He quickly made up new skills within marketing, but he truly had a love for photography.

In his time with us, he was the sole photographer for large scale industry awards, conferences and seminars, responsible for documenting some milestone events in history for our industry, even including at the House of Commons. It was amazing to watch him embrace this role at events and become a director with the delegates, engaging them in the experience and getting wonderful output as a result. His photos were circulated in numerous trade and national press outlets.

Callum was also responsible for BCF’s social media channels and helped us begin to build what is now the new Coatings Careers Hub. He produced almost all of the materials for our Essential Coatings campaign, and our first ever industry Net Zero Roadmap; his contributions will be embedded in BCF’s history.

Callum was an talented graphic designer too. Not only did he excel in the day-to-day marketing tasks, his contributions were even awarded in a prestigious ceremony for the Trade Association Forum’s 2024 Publication of the Year Award, chosen from all trade associations in all sectors across the UK.

Outside of work, Callum was hugely passionate about wildlife and animals, and was always travelling the country to take photos for his portfolio. He was also a huge lifelong Coventry City fan, a season ticket holder for most of his life.

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care and support, designed for and

They fund specialised nurses, youth workers and hospital units in

NHS, so young people have dedicated staff and facilities to support them throughout treatment.

They run events for young people with cancer to help them regain independence and meet other young people going through something similar. They also provide easy-to-understand information about every aspect of living with cancer as a young person.

In April 2024, Callum was tragically diagnosed with cancer. He kept in close contact with us throughout this time, and we know from him and his family that he stayed incredibly positive in the face of his illness. Callum fought so hard, but lost his battle after eight months in January 2025. He was only 22 years old.

He was exceptionally talented beyond his years - for him to have had such a far reaching impact in not just BCF but throughout our industry, in such a short time is a true testament to his character and talent. We are all so proud of him.

This is not the end of Callum’s story; it’s the beginning of his legacy.

At all three BCF flagship events, we will be fundraising for charities that all directly supported Callum and his family when they needed it most: Teenage Cancer Trust, Myton Hospice and Young Lives vs Cancer. We hope that our members and stakeholders will join us in supporting these charities for a cause that holds great personal meaning for the BCF team.

We’re also launching the BCF Rising Star Award in 2025 in Callum’s memory, to recognise those early in their careers that inspire others with their dedication and enthusiasm, just like he did.

We’re delighted to be using this Award to celebrate Callum’s life and the achievements of others who, like him, show great promise for a bright future in our industry.

Myton Hospice

enhancing life when cure is no longer an option; supporting people living with a wide range of terminal illnesses, and their families, from the point of diagnosis to end of life.

By focusing on patient wellbeing and seeing them and not the illness, Myton aim to help them reengage with their lives and give them more quality time with their families and loved ones.

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They work hard to provide support that’s easy to access and meets individual needs. They shape the work we do around six core principles: coping with diagnosis, financial support, free accommodation for families during treatment, education support for young people during and after treatment, bereavment support and campaigning for policy change.

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BCF’S CHARITY CYCLE:

FRIDAY 4TH JULY 2025

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Join us for the fifth BCF Charity Bike Ride!

On Friday 4th July, BCF will host its fifth annual charity bike ride from our Coventry office, bringing together teams from across the industry to raise vital funds for Myton Hospice, a charity providing compassionate end-of-life care.

This year’s ride is especially meaningful as we ride in memory of our colleague, Callum Plummer, who was cared for by Myton during his battle with cancer. We are determined to honour his memory by raising more than ever before.

Riders can choose from three scenic Warwickshire routes100km, 52km, or 35km-catering to all abilities. In 2024, the event raised over £19,000, and we aim to surpass that this year.

Participants will receive a BCF-branded jersey, route details and fundraising support. Secure bike storage is available at the BCF offices the night before.

Not cycling? Volunteer roles are available - get in touch to help out!

Thanks to our sponsors: INX International, Dacrylate Paints, Hubergroup, Indestructible Paints, and Tronox Pigments.

Join us this July to ride, remember, and raise funds for an incredible cause.

TO SIGN UP FOR THE RIDE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO REGISTER NOW:

THE 15TH ANNUAL

BCF AWARDS 2025

WEDNESDAY 12TH NOVEMBER 2025

ENTRIES HAVE NOW CLOSED. THE WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY ON WEDNESDAY 12TH NOVEMBER AT THE CARDEN PARK HOTEL IN CHESHIRE.

BOOK YOUR PLACE AT THE DINNER HERE:

SPONSORED BY:

2025 AWARD CATEGORIES:

NEW FOR 2025: RISING STAR SPONSORED BY DACRYLATE PAINTS

Launching in 2025, the BCF Rising Star Award will celebrate young individuals within a BCF member company, honouring employees who demonstrate exceptional potential, outstanding performance, and a strong commitment to their professional development early in their careers. This award acknowledges those who have made significant contributions to their teams and the organisation, inspiring others with their dedication and enthusiasm.

SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION SPONSORED BY TRONOX

The Sustainable Innovation Award recognises and celebrates commitment to the BCF Sustainability Policy through the launch of innovative and sustainable products, processes or services. Sustainability is an all-encompassing term covering environmental, economic, and social aspects of responsibility, with broad objectives of economic growth and increased employment prospects, enhanced social conditions and an improved living environment – all achieved while minimizing the use of harmful materials and without depleting valuable resources.

RACE TO NET ZERO SPONSORED BY

XYNTRA

Our Race to Net Zero Award recognises applicants’ own contributions to achieving the coating industry’s overall pledge to reaching Net Zero by 2050, which will be judged principally by the reduction demonstrated, or the projected reduction, of emissions (scope 1, 2 and 3) which are defined by the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol using data that is no older than 2018, due to the implementation of company policies, new standards, best practice and sustainable initiatives.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award will be given to a BCF member company which has clearly demonstrated an outstanding and successful charity or CSR campaign across any aspect of social responsibility.

COATINGS CARE PROGRESS

The Coatings Care Progress Award is presented to the company that has made the most significant year on year improvement in its performance on the same health, safety and environmental criteria.

COATINGS CARE OVERALL BEST PERFORMER SPONSORED BY VERLINGUE

The Coatings Care Overall Best Performer Award is presented to the company that has demonstrated best in class performance across a range of key performance indicators, including VOC emissions, energy consumption, waste and recycling, and accident and incident statistics.

MARKETING CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR

This Award will be given to a BCF member company that has produced and delivered an innovative and effective marketing campaign that clearly meets organisational goals. The judges are looking for a measurable campaign that has demonstrable impact on the target audience.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

BCF’s Customer Service Award recognises the growing importance of customer service as a differentiator in the paints, coatings, inks and wallcovering industries.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SPONSORED BY BASF

The Diversity and Inclusion Award will be awarded to a BCF member company that has demonstrated an awareness and consideration of ED&I in their business. This award will recognise the efforts of a member company to champion equality and fairness.

EXCELLENCE IN TRAINING

The BCF Excellence in Training Award is presented for a company initiative rather than an individual (which is recognised through the Student of the Year Award). Now in its eighth year, entries for both BCF training and non-BCF initiatives will be considered.

STUDENT OF THE YEAR

This award, for our Coatings Training Institute (CTI) students, is decided by our industry-respected tutors. This award is presented to the CTI student who, in the opinion of the tutors, has consistently demonstrated the highest level of understanding and achieved outstanding scores in examinations and practical work when completing their training modules.

APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY STORT GROUP

Apprentice of the Year will be awarded to an apprentice currently employed at a BCF member company who best demonstrates how they’ve used their apprenticeship to achieve great personal and professional development.

YOUNG LEADER OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY FENTON PACKAGING

Now in its eighth year, the BCF’s Young Leader of the Year Award will recognise an exceptional individual under the age of 35 working within a BCF member company who has proved to be an effective, innovative and impactful leader.

GOVERNANCE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

May 2025

DIRECTORS

Matthew Baines

David Beckford

Tom Bowtell

Gary Coniam

Stephen Crabb

Farrell Dolan

Clare Dunbar

Nigel Emmanuel

Jonathan Falder

Mark Frost

Benjamin Grant

Sharon Harte

Sally Jones

Rashik Kataria

Kathryn Ledson

Geoff Mackrill

Ben Mottershead

Peter Rieck

Brian Roulstone

Jane Ryder

Roger Segret

Tom Thompson

Bjorn Skjelby

Nigel Smith

Patrick Smith

Steve Snaith

Lewis Taylor

Guy Williams

PPG Architectural Coatings UK

Pronto Industrial Paints

British Coatings Federation

Owatrol UK

Becker Industrial Coatings

Axalta Coating Systems UK

Farrow & Ball

Crown Paints

HMG Paints

Sun Chemical

Inx International UK

Dacrylate Paints

BASF

Domino Printing Sciences

AkzoNobel Decorative Paints

Teal & Mackrill

Little Greene

Marcmoor

Craig & Rose

Sherwin-Williams Consumer Brands

Hewlett Packard Inc UK

Fujichem Sonneborn

Jotun Paints

Trimite Global Coatings

Manor Coating Systems

PaintCare Consultant

Flint Group

CLG Lighting

PAST PRESIDENTS & SILVER MEDALISTS

Leslie H Silver OBE

E.W Osmond

Derick Johnson

Rex Chester

Dennis C Wall

Peter H Burns

John Myland

Quintin I L Knight

Peter Harland

William Junner

Geoffrey V R Watson

David Penrice

John T Richards

Michael H Brent

Bram A Van Dijk

Jeff M Ratcliffe

Chris Harris

John Cunningham

Robert G Purshouse

Peter Harland

Stephen Falder

Peter Rieck

John Boland

Peter Rieck

Nigel Bond

Anthony Pitchford

David Thomas

Richard Chapman

Steve Snaith

Nick Smith

John Falder

Vincent O’Sullivan

David Beckford

Guy Williams

Philip Sturge

Gervaise Willis

Harold Hardie

John Cox

Derek Eddowes

Dennis Reynolds

Leslie Silver OBE

Robert White

Tom Graham

Bill Moffat

Len O’Neill

Don Clement

John Myland

Dennis Howe

Michael Levete

David Penrice

Quintin Knight

Arthur Hopgood

Tony Rieck

Jeff Ratcliffe

Peter Harland

Robert Purshouse

Bruno Giordan

Tony Newbould

Peter Henry

Moira McMillan

Peter Rieck

David Thomas

John Boland

Richard Chapman

Steve Snaith

Brian Widdop

Martin Wallen

Wayne Smith

John Falder

Geoff Mackrill

Andy Doyle

ACCOUNTS

GLOSSARY

A

ACA Alliance of Chemical Associations

ADCA Azodicarbonamide

ADR Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road

AF Antifouling

AVCP Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance

ASA Advertising Standards Authority

ATP Adaptation to Technical Progress

B

BBA British Board of Agrément

BDO Butanediol

BIT Benzisothiazolinone

BPA Bisphenol A

BPR Biocidal Products Regulation

BS British Standard

BSI British Standards Institution

C

CCPI Code for Construction Product Information

CE European Conformity Mark

CEPE European Council of Paint, Printing Ink and Artists’ Colours Industry

CLP Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation (GHS)

CLPP Classifcation, Labelling and Packaging Panel

CMA Competition and Markets Authority

COMAH Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations

CPR Construction Products Regulations

CTI Coatings Training Institute

D

DBT Department for Business and Trade

DCC Decorative Coatings Council

DCTC Decorative Coatings Technical Committee

DEFRA Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

DESNZ Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

DG ENV Directorate-General for Environment

DGSA Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor

DHSC Department of Health and Social Care

DUCC Downstream Users of Chemicals Coalition

DUIN Downstream User Import Notification

DSIT Department for Science, Innovation and Technology E

EADs European Assessment Documents

ECHA European Chemicals Agency

ECJ European Coatings Journal

ED&I Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

EFSA European Food Safety Agency

EN Euro Norm (European Standard)

EOTA European Organisation for Technical Approvals

EPD Environmental Product Declaration

EPR Extended Producer Responsibility

ETAG European Technical Approval Guideline

EUDR European Deforestation Regulation F

FCM Food Contact Materials

FSA Food Standards Agency

FTA Free Trade Agreement

GB MCL Great Britain Mandatory Classification List

GCG Global Chemicals Group

GHS Globally Harmonised System

GMP Good Manufacturing Practice

GPMA Graphics, Print and Media Alliance

GSPR General Product Safety Regulation

HPC High Performance Coatings

HSE Health and Safety Executive

HWRC Household Waste Recycling Centre

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation

ICG Intumescent Coatings Group

IFATE Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

IGI Global Wallcoverings Association

IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

IMO International Maritime Organisation

IPCC Industrial and Powder Coatings Council

ISO International Standards Organisation

IWCG Industrial Wood Coatings Group

LCCP Long-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins

LEV Local exhaust ventilation

MCG Marine Coatings Group

MCCP Medium Chain Chlorinated Paraffins

MEKO Methyl Ethyl Ketoxime

MHCLG Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government

MIT Methylisothiazolinone

MOAH Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons

MoD Ministry of Defence

MOSH Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbons

NIAS Non-Intentionally Added Substance

NGO Non-Governmental Organisation

NR Network Rail

NMVOC Non-methane Volatile Organic Compounds

OCCA Oil and Colour Chemists Association

OMG Operations Management Group

OSRA Operational Safety and Risk Assessment

PCB Polychlorinated biphenyls

PEF Product Environmental Footprint

PIC Printing Inks Council

PITC Printing Inks Technical Committee

PPE Personal Protective Equipment

POP Persistent Organic Pollutants

RAC Risk Assessment Committee

REACH Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals

RSC Royal Society of Chemistry

SCL Specific Concentration Limit

SDS Safety Data Sheet

SEPA Scottish Environment Protection Agency

SGDS Sub Group for Dangerous Substances

SME Small to Medium Size Enterprise

SVHC Substance of Very High Concern

TCA Trade and Cooperation Agreement

TiO2 Titanium Dioxide

UV Ultraviolet

UKCA UK Conformity Assessed

UKTAs UK Technical Assessments

VOC Volatile Organic Compound

VR Vehicle Refinish

WSC Wallcoverings Sector Council

WSTC Wallcoverings Sector Technical Committee

WTO World Trade Organisation

WCC World Coatings Council

ZnPt Zinc Pyrithione

BRITISH COATINGS FEDERATION Proud winners of Memcom CEO Leadership Award 2024, Best Trade Association of the Year 2023, TAF’s Publication of the Year 2024, Good Governance and Rising Star Awards 2023

MEMBERS OF THE FEDERATION

FULL MEMBERS

A

A-Chem Limited T/A Timbashield

ADDEV Materials

Advanced Chemical Specialties

Akcali UK Ltd (WRX Trade)

AkzoNobel

Automotive and Specialty Coatings

Decorative Paints

Industrial Coatings

Marine, Protective and Yacht Coatings

Metal Coatings

Packaging Coatings

Powder Coatings

Vehicle Refinish

Andura Coatings (DGH Manufacturing)

Annie Sloan Interiors

Anstey Wallpaper Company

Apollo Colours

Aquarius Marine Coatings

AVKO

Axalta Coating Systems UK

High Performance Coatings

Industrial Coatings

Powder Coatings

Vehicle Refinish Coatings

B

Bailey Paints

Bankside Decor

Barrettine Products

Bartoline

BASF Coatings UK

Automotive OEM

Automotive Refinish

Becker Industrial Coatings

Bedec Products

Belzona

Benjamin Moore UK

Britannia Paints

C

Chestnut Products (Finishes)

Chugoku Paints B.V.

Churchill Paints

Colart International Holdings

Community RePaint

Craig & Rose

Crown Paints

D

Dacrylate Paints

DataLase

Decorative Resins International

Derwent

Domino Printing Sciences

E

Envirograf

Epson UK

F

Farrow & Ball

Fine Decor Wallcoverings

Flint Group

FSi

Fujichem Sonneborn

FUJIFILM Speciality Ink Systems

G Glixtone

H

Hempel UK

HMG Paints

HMG Powder Coatings

HP Inc UK

hubergroup UK

Indestructible Paint

Industrial Protective Paints

Inktech

Intercoat Industrial Paints

International Paint (see AkzoNobel)

INX International UK

ISF Group

ITAC

James Briggs

W.S. Jenkins

Jotun Paints (Europe)

K, L

KDR Resin Systems

Liberon

Little Greene

Luminescence International

LVH Coatings

Lysis Technologies

M

Maker Industrial Products

Mankiewicz UK

Manor Coating Systems

Mapei UK

Marabu (UK)

Mipa Paints

Mirage Inks

Muralplast

Muraspec Wallcoverings

Mylands

N

Nazdar

Neogene

Nippon Paint Automotive (UK)

O

Owatrol UK

P

Paintmaster

Palatine Paints & Chemicals

Paragon Inks

Paramount Powders (UK)

Plascoat Systems (part of Axalta)

Polyvine

PPG

Aerospace Coatings

Architectural Coatings UK

Automotive OEM

Automotive Refinish

Industrial Coatings

Packaging Coatings

Protective & Marine Coatings

Pronto Industrial Paints

Protective Polymers

Protek Products

Pulse Printing Products

Pulse Roll Label Products

Purecoat

R

RENOLIT UK

Resitex

H.S. Richards

RPM International

Rustins

Rust-Oleum Europe (see RPM International)

S

Schloetter Co

Seagulls ReUse

Sherwin-Williams

Automotive Finishes

Consumer Brands

General Industrial

Industrial Wood Coatings

Packaging Coatings

Powder Division

Protective & Marine

Siegwerk UK

Solar Inks

Steyport

Stonelux

Sun Chemical

Surface Print

FULL MEMBERS (CONTINUED)

Teal & Mackrill

Technico Surface Coatings

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A-Chem Limited T/A Timbashield

Dunsford Road, Meadow Lane Industrial Estate, Alfreton, DE55 7RH

T: +44 (0) 1773 833 881

Contact: UK Customer Support

Family-owned manufacturer of our Timbashield® high-performance Wood Protection and paint products, as well as providing bespoke [A-Chem] Timbercare solutions to trade for over 60 years.

ADDEV Materials

2 Bordon Trading Estate, Old Station Way, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 9HH T:+44 01428 651246

E: sales.emea@addevmaterials.com

Contact: Robert Waddell

ADDEV Materials is the leading supplier of coatings and related surface treatment products to all major aerospace and defence specifications. In house colour mixing means we can deliver on very short lead times. Our Andpak division packs coatings into small packs designed for application including tubes, tins, sachets and cartridges.

https://eu.addevmaterials-aerospace.com/

Advanced Chemical Specialties Ltd

9 Bofors Park, Artillery Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8YH

T: +44 (0)1935 414 012

Contact: Phil Parton

Advanced Chemical Specialties, based in Yeovil, Somerset, specialise in the manufacture and distribution of niche market coatings and biocides for building refurbishment, rehabilitation and maintenance.

Akcali UK Ltd (WRX Trade)

Third Floor , 207 Regent Street, London, W1B 3HH T: +44 (0)748 181 0270

Contact: Hakan Kulac

Manufacturer of high-quality trade paints, synthetic paints and technical systems, we support a wide variety of business including: Painting & Decorating, and the DIY sectors.

Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and longestablished paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today –while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

www.akzonobel.com

AkzoNobel Automotive and Specialty Coatings

1 Meridian West, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1WX T: +44 (0)1162 234 123

Delivering cutting-edge coatings solutions to a variety of industries, Automotive and Specialty Coatings comprises Aerospace Coatings, Automotive OEM Coatings, Vehicle Refinishes and Sign Finishes.

AkzoNobel Decorative Paints

Wexham Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5DS T: +44 (0)3332 227 070

Contact: Technical Advice Centre

Renowned for delivering high quality decorative paints for both the DIY and professional markets with brands Dulux, Dulux Trade, Cuprinol, Armstead Trade, Hammerite, Polycell & Sikkens.

AkzoNobel Marine, Protective and Yacht Coatings

Stoneygate Lane, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE10 0JY T: +44 (0)1914 696 111

AkzoNobel Marine, Protective & Yacht Coatings (International Paint Ltd) is one of the leading global manufacturers and suppliers of marine, protective and yacht coatings.

AkzoNobel Metal Coatings

Tenth Avenue, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 2UA T: +44 (0)1244 281 315

AkzoNobel Deeside supplies plastisol, polyester and polyurethane paints to the coil coatings industry. Applications include architectural cladding, caravan coatings, domestic appliance coatings and transport coatings.

AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings

Limited

Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham, B9 4TQ T: +44 (0)121 766 6600

Manufacturer of coatings for the packaging industry. Specialising in all types of coatings for beer & beverage can bodies, food cans and ends.

AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings

Limited

Rotterdam Road, Sutton Fields, Hull, HU7 OXX T: +44 (0)1482 825 101

Manufacturer of inks and UV curing varnishes for metal packaging, including food, beverage and aerosols.

AkzoNobel Powder Coatings

Stoneygate Lane, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE10 0JY

T: +44 (0) 191 401 2478

Contact: UK Customer Support

Manufacturer of powder coatings under the Interpon and Resicoat brands. Global manufacturer offering superb value, premium coating solutions.

AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes

Unit 2B Didcot Park, Church Ward, Southmead Industrial Estate, Didcot, OX11 7HB T: +44(0)1235 862 226

Contact: Darren McComb

AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes supplies paint and services to the car repair and commercial vehicle markets. Our brands are Sikkens, Lesonal, Dynacoat and Mason CT.

Andura Coatings and Hanford + Green (DGH Manufacturing Ltd) 20 Murdock Road, Bicester, OX26 4PP T: +44 (0)1869 240 374

Contact: Paul Sheppard

UK based manufacturers who produce highly durable exterior masonry coatings. Hanford + Green supply high quality interior paints. We serve both commercial and residential markets.

Annie Sloan Interiors Ltd

Unit 1 Ashville Way, Oxford, OX46TU T: +44 (0)1865 770 061

Contact: Customer Services

Annie Sloan transformed the world of furniture paint in 1990 with the creation of Chalk Paint™, manufactured on site in Oxford.

Anstey Wallpaper Company

Ladybird House, Beeches Road, Loughborough, Leics, LE11 2NR T: +44 (0)1509 225 250

Contact: Lee Renshaw

Anstey is the UK’s largest commission manufacturer of high quality gravure, flexo, surface, rotary, digital, hand printed and scattered paper, non-woven, vinyl and speciality wallcoverings.

Apollo Colours Ltd

127 Nathan Way, London, SE28 0AB T: +44 (0)208 854 0017

Contacts: Stan Spurling

UK manufacturer of screen and offset printing ink, supplying globally. In 2009 Apollo Colours was awarded The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.

Aquarius Marine Coatings Ltd

10 St Patricks Industrial Estate, Shillingstone, Dorset, DT11 0SA T: +44 (0)1258 861 059

Contact: Jayson Kenny

AMC Ltd is the manufacturer and distributor of “Coppercoat” and “Coppercoat-Superyacht”, the world’s longest lasting high-performance marine anti-fouls.

AVKO Ltd

Hamble Court Business Park, Hamble Lane, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4QJ T: +44 (0)238 045 5855

AVKO distribute specialist paint products for plastic, glass, metal and wood as well as interior coatings for walls, ceilings and woodwork. ISO accredited since 2001.

Axalta is a global coatings company focused on providing customers with innovative, colorful and sustainable solutions. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, Axalta continues to find ways to serve more than 100,000 customers with the finest coatings, application systems and technology.

www.axalta.com

Axalta Coating Systems UK Ltd

Unit 1, Quadrant Park, Mundells, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL7 1FS

T: +44 (0)1707 518 000

Contact: Mark Andrews

Axalta develops, manufactures and sells a wide selection of performance and transportation coatings - liquid or powder - around the world.

Axalta Coating Systems Huthwaite UK Ltd

Blackwell Road, Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2RG

T: +44 (0)1623 510 585

The UK market leaders in tower paints, we supply the ACE, general industrial, modular buildings and specialist pipe coatings markets.

Axalta Powder Coating Systems

UK Ltd

Whessoe Road, Darlington, DL3 0XH

T: +44(0)1325 347 000

Contact: Phil Fisk

Axalta Powder Coatings have an extensive portfolio of high-quality thermosetting and thermoplastic powder coatings for the decorative and functional coatings industries.

Bailey Paints Ltd

Griffin Mill Estate, London Road, Thrupp, Stroud, Glos, GL5 2AZ

T: +44 (0)1453 882 237

Contact: Richard Townsend

Independent manufacturer and distributor of industrial and decorative paints and finishing accessories.

Bankside Decor Limited

Bankside House, Unit 7, Bankside Business Park Coronation Street, Stockport, SK5 7PG

T: +44 (0)161 923 0234

Contact: Gemma O’Britton

We are a UK Digital Manufacturer, specialising in high quality wallpapers and murals. With continued investment in state-of-the-art facilities we are flexible, fast and reliable.

Barrettine Products

St Ivel Way, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 8TY

T: +44 (0)117 960 0060

Contact: Julian Antony

A family owned, leading UK manufacturer with a reputation for professional, premium-quality renovation and wood protection coatings used within the construction and decorating trade sectors.

Bartoline

Barmston Close, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 0LW

T: +44 (0)1482 678 725

Contact: Paul Robbins

Bartoline is a leading manufacturer of decorating sundries, exterior woodcare and coatings and related ancillary products for the UK DIY and trade sectors.

BASF Coatings UK Ltd

4th & 5th Floors, 2 Stockport Exchange, Railway Road, Stockport, SK1 3GG

T: +44 (0)161 475 3000

Contacts: Tim Lawrence, Paul Flavell, Rob Ghey

BASF’s Coatings division develops, produces and markets a high-quality range of innovative automotive OEM coatings, automotive refinishes and decorative paints. We supply Glasurit and R-M Paints.

Becker Industrial Coatings Ltd

Goodlass Road, Speke, Liverpool, L24 9HJ

T: +44 (0)151 488 1010

Contact: Stephen Crabb

Europe’s leading supplier of coil coatings for steel and aluminium. Supplier of industrial coatings to the ACE, transport, and automotive markets.

Bedec Products Ltd

Units 1&2, Poplars Farm, Aythorpe Roding, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1RY

T: +44 (0)127 987 6657

Contact: Michelle Greenfield

Bedec are specialists in manufacturing problem solving paints. We have been creating premium water based products for over 50 years..

Belzona Limited

Claro Road, Harrogate, HG1 4DS

T: +44 (0)1423 567 641

Contact: Rhiannon McIver

Belzona composite solutions and protective coatings empower industry to reduce its ecological footprint by conserving equipment and sustaining the life and performance of industrial assets.

Benjamin Moore UK Ltd

804 Oxford Road, Slough, SL1 4LN

T: +44 (0)1753 575 756

Contact: Helen Shaw

Benjamin Moore is a leading global manufacturer of premium quality paints, renowned for its exceptional quality products and beautiful colour palette.

Britannia Paints Ltd

Unit 7/8 King Trading Estate, Cheshire, CW10 9LF

T: +44 (0)1606 834 015

Contact: David I Johnstone

A family company who draw upon a paint manufacturing tradition stretching back to 1890 producing coatings for roofs, walls, floors and sports surfaces.

Chestnut Products (Finishes) Ltd

PO Box 260, Stowmarket, IP14 9BX

T: +44 (0)1473 890 118

Contact: Terry Smart

Chestnut Products is a retail market supplier of wood finishing products and sundries, mainly, but not exclusively, to specialist outlets dealing with hobby woodworkers.

Chugoku Paints B.V.

Godliman House, 21 Godliman Street, London, EC4V 5BD

T: +44 0(207) 778 0021

Marine – mailbox-uk@cmpeurope.eu

Yacht Paints (SEAJET) - seajet@cmpeurope.eu Protective coatings - Industrial@cmpeurope.eu

Chugoku Paints (CMP) produces Marine paints, Yacht paints and Protective coatings. CMP products are designed and developed based on the latest technology, and distributed through their global network. For the European market CMP produces and supplies all paints and coatings from their highly sophisticated factory based in the Netherlands.

www.cmp-chugoku.com www.seajetpaint.com www.protectivecoating.com

Churchill Paints Ltd

Riverdane Road, Eaton Bank Trading Estate, Congleton, CW12 1PN

T: +44 (0)1260 290 666

Contact: Peter Holland

Churchill Paints is focused on manufacturing and supplying the independent dealer with paints and related products for the automotive, commercial and light industrial markets.

Colart International Holdings Ltd

Huckletree West, The MediaWorks Building, 191 Wood Lane, London, W12 7FP

T: + 44 (0)208 424 3200

Contact: Customer Service Team

Manufacturer of artists quality paint, producing oil, watercolour, and acrylic mediums and home to creative brands Winsor & Newton, Le Franc Bourgeois and Liquitex.

Community RePaint

c/o Resource Futures, The Create Centre, Smeaton Road, Bristol, BS1 6XN T: +44 (0)7976 538925

Contact: Martin Pearse

Community RePaint is a UK wide paint reuse network, comprising over 90 members, which are managed by Local Authorities, Waste Management Companies, and Community Organisations.

Craig & Rose Paints

Suite 1, 7th Floor 50 Broadway, London, SW1H 0BL T: +44 (0)1383 740 011

Contact: Mark Beauchamp

Delivering accessible premium paint and special effect finishes, backed by rich heritage and trusted performance. Serving both trade professionals and retail customers.

Hempel is a global supplier of trusted coating solutions, working with customers in decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Hempel’s paints and coatings protect and beautify buildings, infrastructure, and other assets, minimising maintenance costs, improving aesthetics, and increasing energy efficiency.

Founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915, Hempel is majority-owned by the Hempel Foundation, which supports cultural, social, humanitarian and scientific purposes worldwide. Hempel proudly counts Crown, Farrow & Ball and Wattyl in its portfolio of decorative brands.

Crown Paints Ltd

Crown House, Hollins Road, Darwen, BB3 0BJ

T: +44 (0)1254 704 951

E: info@crownpaints.co.uk

At Crown, we believe that every pot of paint is brimming with potential. And we want to put that in the hands of everyone. Because with paint, you can change a room, change a mood, even change a life. We know what a positive difference we can make to people and our planet, so we’ll keep pushing what’s possible. Now and always, it’s not just paint, it’s personal.

Crown supports DIYers and professionals to paint their own possible with a portfolio of leading brands: Crown, Sandtex, Sadolin, Macpherson and Berger.

www.crownpaints.com www.crownpaintsprofessional.com www.sandtexpaints.com www.sadolin.co.uk

Dacrylate Paints Limited

Lindley’s Lane, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8AL

T: +44 (0)1623 753 845

E: enquiries@dacrylate.co.uk

Contact: Mark Townsend

Dacrylate Paints, distinguished British manufacturer and Royal Warrant holding, specialises in providing high performance bespoke and stock coatings to both industrial and decorative sectors. Our commitment to research, development, quality, and customer collaboration has enabled us to develop one of the most extensive arrays of coatings in the market.

www.dacrylate.co.uk

DataLase Ltd

Unit 3, Wheldon Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8FW

T: +44 (0)151 423 9360

DataLase Ltd provides revolutionary inkless printing solutions for products and packaging based on its patented laser-reactive colour change pigment technology.

Decorative Resins International Ltd

Barham Court, Teston, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 5BZ

T: +44 (0)1622 725 304

Contact: Luke Revell

Decorative Resins International manufacture and distribute Paintcote, RAL, Pantone, BS and NCS coloured 2-pack acrylic resin system for the coating of glass.

Derwent

Derwent House, Jubilee Road, Lillyhall, Workington, Cumbria, CA13 4HS

T: +44 (0)1900 609 588

Contact: Barbara Murray

With a heritage dating back to 1832, Derwent is a world class manufacturer of artists quality pencils and art materials.

Domino UK

Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8TU

T: +44 (0)1954 782 551

With advanced variable data printing expertise, Domino supports manufacturing customers on their journey to achieve margin goals, eradicate production waste, and smash production targets.

Envirograf

Envirograf House, Barfestone, Dover, Kent, CT15 7JG

T: +44 (0)1304 842 555

F: +44 (0)1304 842 666

E: sales@envirograf.com

Contact: Derek Ward

Envirograf’s versatile range of unique products includes fire protection treatments for internal and external use that can be applied over existing coatings. Options are available to treat timber, plasterboard, lath & plaster, steel and aluminium, providing fire ratings to BS/EN standards. (SBI/B-s1,d0 or 30, 60 or 90 minute fire integrity)

www.envirograf.com

Epson UK Limited

Westside London Road, Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP3 9TD

T: +44 (0)1442 261 144

A global manufacturer of imaging technologies, including printers, projectors and scanners, dedicated to solving societal issues through sustainable innovations.

Farrow & Ball

Uddens Trading Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7NL

T: +44 (0)1202 876 141

Contact: Customer Services Team

Farrow & Ball handcrafts richly pigmented paints and unique wallpapers using only the finest ingredients at its home in Dorset, as it has since 1946.

Fine Decor Wallcoverings Limited

Varey Road, Eaton Bank Trading Estate, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1UW

T: +44 (0)1477 544 000

Contact: Steve Mulheron

Designer, distributor & manufacturer of wallcoverings & decor products under our heritage brands (Crown, Fablon, Coloroll, Vymura, FineDecor) along with product developments (NuWallpaper, Wallpops AStreetPrints).

Flint Group

Varn House, Brinell Drive, Northbank Industrial Park, Irlam, Manchester, M44 5BL T: +44(0) 161 776 6870

Contact:

Deanna Klemesrud – Flint Group Packaging

Amy Millington – Flint Group Packaging

Flint Group produces high-quality inks and coatings, bringing colour and functionality to the printing and packaging products that consumers touch, see, and use every day.

FSi Limited

Westminster Industrial Estate, Tamworth Road, Measham, DE12 7DS

T: +44 (0)1530 515 130

Contact: Craig Abbott

Specialist manufacturer of fire protection coatings, designed to prevent the passage of fire and to protect a substrate or component against the effects of fire.

Fujichem Sonneborn Ltd

91-95 Peregrine Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3XH

T: +44 (0)208 500 0251

Contact: Tom Crowley

With a singular focus on developing advanced coating systems for OEM applications, we manufacture and supply thermal, dualcure, UV and PVD technologies globally.

FUJIFILM Speciality Ink Systems Ltd

Pysons Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2LE T: +44 (0)1843 866 668

Contact: David Jenner

The UV ink technology development and manufacturing centre within Fujifilm’s global Ink Solutions Group, producing high quality inks for inkjet, screen, flexo and industrial printing.

Glixtone

Unit 1 Colemeadow Road, Moons Moat North Industrial Estate, Redditch, B98 9PB

T: +44(0)1527 599 470

Contact: Nick Hodgetts

Manufacturer and distributor of high quality problem-solving paints and decorative coatings. Our products include anti mould paint, masonry paint, render coatings and seamless board coatings.

Hempel UK Ltd

Berwyn House, The Pavilions, Llantarnam Park, Cwmbran, South Wales, NP44 3FD

T: +44 (0)1633 874 024

E: sales.uk@hempel.com

A world-leading coatings supplier for the decorative, energy and infrastructure, marine, performance OEM and yacht markets. From windmills and bridges to hospitals, ships and power stations, our coatings protect manmade structures from the corrosive forces of nature. If you have something to paint, we have a solution for it. www.hempel.co.uk

HMG Paints Ltd

Riverside Works, Collyhurst Road, Manchester, M40 7RU

T: +44 (0)161 205 7631

Contact: Jonathan Falder

Family-owned, HMG’s portfolio covers virtually every surface imaginable. From industrial to defence and decorative to toy & hobby. HMG also specialises in toll manufacturing.

HMG Powder Coatings Ltd

Dill Road, Castlereagh Industrial Estate, Belfast, BT6 9HU

T: +44 (0)2890 794 930

Contact: Denis Corry

A premium manufacturer of powder coatings, supplying Qualicoat-approved products exstock; an industry leading range of primers and topcoats for the ACE markets, including ultradurable finishes.

HP Inc UK Limited

Cain Road, Bracknel, Berkshire, RG12 1HN

T: +44 (0)20 7660 0403

HP Graphics Solutions Business enables its customers (print service providers and packaging converters) to improve production and supply chain workflows and create new print applications.

hubergroup UK

Unit D4 Linkmel Close, Queens Drive Industrial Estate, Nottingham, NG2 1NA

T: + 44 (0)115 986 0477

E: Andrew.Pike@hubergroup.com

Contact: Andrew Pike

A leading international specialist, with more than 250 years of experience in printing inks, print-related packaging and commercial printing. To provide best-in-class results, the enterprise works on innovative solutions, technologies, and services and has become a trendsetter in the printing industry introducing environmental benchmarks e.g low migration or cobalt-free inks.

www.hubergroup.com

Indestructible Paint Ltd

16-25 Pentos Drive, Sparkhill, Birmingham, B11 3TA

T: +44 (0)121 7022 485

Contact: John Bourke

Manufacturers of high performance, specialist coatings for a wide range of industries, including: aviation, defence, rail and general industrial.

Industrial Protective Paints Ltd

Moorville Cottage Farm, Foxearth Cellarhead, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 0DG

T: +44 (0)178 255 0733

F: +44 (0)178 255 0970

Contact: Matt Galley

Industrial Protective Paints manufactures a wide range of industrial coatings for the UK, Europe and West African markets. We will not be beaten on price.

Inktech Ltd

Crawford Street, Rochdale, Lancs, OL16 5NU T: +44 (0)1706 868 844

Contact: Bryan Crennell

Inktech Ltd is a leading UK manufacturer of solvent & water based liquid inks, specialised coatings for the flexible packaging industry.

Intercoat Industrial Paints Ltd

Bridgeman Street, Walsall, WS2 9NW T: +44 (0)1922 638 821

Contact: Michael Vann

Intercoat Paints, the foremost UK producer since 1974, specialises in flawless coatings for wood and metal, emphasising innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction across diverse industries.

International Paint Ltd

Stoneygate Lane, Felling Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE10 0JY

T: +44 (0)191 469 6111

Contact: Adam Stephenson

AkzoNobel Marine & Protective Coatings (International Paint Ltd) is one of the leading global manufacturers and suppliers of marine, protective and yacht coatings.

INX International UK Ltd

Hilltop Road, Hareshill Distribution Park, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2TW T: +44 (0)1706 695 150

Contact: Customer Service

An industry leader, offering a full line of ink and coating solutions technology for commercial, packaging, and digital print applications. Our product solutions focus on metal decorating, flexographic, gravure, web offset, lamination, corrugated, sheetfed, inkjet, UV/EB inks, digital ink systems and integration technologies including the development of inkjet printers. www.inxinternational.com

ISF Group Ltd

Thurmaston Boulevard, Leicester, LE4 9HS T: +44 (0)116 274 2222

Contact: Mark Iliffe

Over 120 years’ experience as a Leading UK paint Manufacturer. Manufacturing a wide range of QUALITY high performance coatings for wood, metal, plastic and leather.

Itac Limited

Bankfield Mills, Bank Field St, Stoneclough, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1AS T: +44 (0)1204 573 736

E: sales@itac.uk.com

Contact: Marzena Zdziarska

Itac specialises in developing high performance adhesives and coatings, providing expertise throughout the formulation, sampling, trialling, scale-up and qualification processes. Itac also provide confidential toll manufacturing services and have proven competence in polymer compounding. This enables our partners to focus on their business objectives, ensuring their clients’ continuity of supply.

https://itacadhesives.co.uk/

James Briggs Ltd

Salmon Fields, Royton, Oldham, Lancs, OL2 6HZ

T: +44 (0)161 627 0101

Contact: Andrew Taylor

Manufacturer of branded and private label chemicals, aerosols, and coatings for industrial, MRO, hygiene and automotive sectors. Specialists in high-performance paints, coatings and maintenance solutions.

W. S. Jenkins & Co. Ltd.

Jeco Works, Tariff Rd, Tottenham, London, N17 0EN

T: +44 (0)208 808 2336

Contact: Keith Humphrey

Manufacturer and supplier of wood finishes and finishing materials incorporated in 1931.

Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd

Stather Road, Flixborough, North Lincolnshire, DN15 8RR

T: +44 (0)1724 400 000

Contact: Reception

In UK and Ireland, we produce and sell coatings for corrosion protection, beautification, fire protection and high-performance antifouling to the marine industry.

KDR Resin Systems Ltd

Unit 1 Stour Vale Road, Stourbridge, DY9 8PP T: +44 (0)1384 566 064

Contact: Lee Moreland - Technical Manger

KDR Resin Systems is a family-owned business, manufacturing Epoxy, Polyaspartic Polyurethane, Screeds and other ancillary protective floor and wall resinous coatings for the built environment.

Liberon Ltd

Mountfield Industrial Estate, Learoyd Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8XU

T: +44 (0)1797 367 555

Contact: Ricky Hills

For over 100 years, Liberon has built a reputation on high quality restoration and finishing of wooden furniture and surfaces. In 1990, V33 Group purchased Liberon and has continuously innovated to create a growing range of woodcare products all with the assurance of Liberon’s high quality finish.

www.liberon.co.uk

Little Greene

The Coach Works, 420 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 2DT

T: +44 (0)161 230 0880

Contact: Ben Mottershead

Little Greene’s high quality paints and wallpapers bring together over 300 years of the best in English decoration.

Luminescence International Ltd

The Fairway, Bush Fair, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6NG T: +44 (0)1279 456 400

Manufacturers of high security inks and threads. Luminescence Sun Chemical Security is the global security business unit of Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC group.

LVH Coatings Ltd

Chelmsley Works Station Road, Coleshill, Warwickshire, B46 1HT

T: +44 (0)1675 466 888

Specialist in designing Electrophoretic coating systems (E-Coat, Electrocoat), for decoration, protection and function of items with electroconductive surfaces - especially “difficult to coat” complicated shapes.

Lysis Technologies Ltd

Unit 11c Kings Farm Estate, Hordle, SO41 0HD

T: +44 (0)1425 200 461

Contact: Dr Ramin Djalali

Europe’s leading innovators and producers of specialist printing inks, paints and coatings for challenging substrates like polyethylene, glass and rubber for industrial applications.

Maker Industrial Products Ltd

Irwell House, Wellington Street, Bury, Manchester, BL8 2BD

T: +44 (0)161 762 0044

E: sales@maker.co.uk

Contact: Jenni Byrne & Philippa Glover

Maker is a leading toll and contract manufacturer specialising in water-based solutions for DIY, coatings, construction, and other markets. With over ten years of experience, we deliver tailored products, leveraging world-class pigments. Our R&D team ensures top-quality standards for diverse applications, from paints to bespoke solutions, accommodating projects of any size.

www.rakemgroup.co.uk

Mankiewicz UK LLP

Unit 26, Ashville Way, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6NU

T: +44 (0)1162 847 780

Contact: Customer Sales & Services Team

With 17 locations worldwide, driven by the desire to supply innovative coating technologies, we manufacture and supply to the automotive, aerospace and general industrial markets.

Manor Coating Systems Ltd

Otley Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 7DP T: +44 (0)1274 587 351

Contact: Patrick Smith

Family owned manufacturer of industrial paints for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Toll manufacturing available.

Mapei UK Ltd

Mapei House, Steel Park Road, Halesowen, B62 8HD

T: +44 (0)121 508 6970

E: v.peller@mapei.co.uk

Contact: Viktor Peller

Mapei’s Wall Protective and Decorative Coatings line provides Protection, Durability and Aesthetics. Mapei finishing systems offer problem-solving solutions for all areas of painting and decoration in construction, with more than one thousand colours. Silancolor Paint Zero & Elastocolor Paint Zero now have CO2 fully offset in the entire life cycle.

www.mapei.com

Marabu (UK) Ltd

Unit 2, Harrison Close, Knowlhill Milton Keynes, MK5 8PA

T: +44 (0)1908 251 180

E: Sales-UK@marabu.com

Contact: Karsten Soerensen

From Milton Keynes we supply high quality inks for graphic and industrial applications, along with tailor-made solutions to specific challenges, based on an in-depth understanding of customers’ markets. Specialising in screen, pad, digital printing& roller coating inks and spray coating paints, we also offer colour-matching and troubleshooting services.

www.marabu-inks.co.uk

Mipa Paints Ltd

Fulflood Road, Havant, PO9 5AX

T: +44 (0)2392 474 234

E: sales@mipa-paints.co.uk

Contact: Customer Service Team

Mipa Paints Ltd develops and manufactures a range of professional coatings for automotive, industrial, defence and wood use. Available via distributors in the UK & Ireland, Mipa solutions combine performance with technical excellence.

https://mipa-paints.uk/

Mirage Inks Ltd

Unit J5, Imperial Way, Commerce Park, Frome, BA11 2FD

T: +44 (0)1761 436 498

Contact: Steve Millen

With over 40 years’ experience in manufacturing printing inks, coatings & adhesives. Mirage Inks has a reputation second to none for service, quality and value.

Muralplast

11 Invicta Business Park, London Road, Wrotham, Kent, TN15 7RJ

T: +44 (0)1732 884 022

Contact: Danny Lucas

Founded in 1958, Muralplast has become a household name with the UK’s leading architects, providing sustainable surface treatments to address today’s BREEAM & WELL requirements.

Muraspec Wallcoverings

Zodiac 2, Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7SJ

T: +44 (0)3705 117 118

Contact: Dean Hammond

A UK manufacturer and distributor of highquality fire rated contract wallcoverings with a heritage dating back to 1852 delivering unrivalled design and product excellence.

Mylands Ltd

26 Rothschild Street, London, SE27 0HQ

T: +44 (0)208 670 9161

Contact: Dominic Myland

Manufacturers of high end decorative paint into the exclusive paint colour market. Manufacturers of wood finishes, including interior lacquers, stains and traditional finishes.

Nazdar Limited

Nazdar House, Battersea Rd, Heaton Mersey, Stockport SK4 3EA T: +44 (0)161 442 2111

Nazdar specializes in Screen, Digital, and Flexographic technologies utilizing a variety of chemistries (UV/LED, Water, (Eco)Solvent) for industrial, graphics, packaging, and coding/ marking.

Neogene Ltd

14 Caxton Way, Watford Business Park, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 8UJ T: +44 (0)1923 213 737

Contact: Paul Brown

Neogene is a manufacturer and supplier of surface coatings specialising in glass, plastics and toll manufacturing.

Nippon Paint Automotive (UK) Ltd

Britannia Trade Park, Radway Rd, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4ND T: +44 (0)1793 823 361

Distributor of waterborne and solventborne paints to the automotive industry.

Owatrol UK Ltd

23 Scott Road, Luton, LU3 3BF T: +44 (0)1582 592 707

Contact: Gary Coniam

For more than 40 years Owatrol have produced high quality coatings for the timber, metal protection and decorative markets.

Paintmaster 2000 Ltd

Units 12-17 Bingswood Industrial Estate, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7LY T: +44 (0)1663 733 633

Contact: Alisha Large

An established family run business for nearly 40 years, mainly recycling and reworking worldwide brand paints and manufacturing industrial & domestic paints.

Palatine Paints & Chemicals

55 Smallbrook Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5PZ T: +44 (0)1942 884 122

Contact: Jason Huyton

We pride ourselves on customer care and believe in our products and their capabilities. That is why since 1946 we have established ourselves as a leading British independent paint manufacturer.

Paragon Inks (Holdings)

Ltd

Starlaw Business Park, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 8SF.

T: +44 (0)1506 401 260

Contact: Martin Fowler

Paragon Inks is a UV ink & coating manufacturer, suppling the global web printing decoration market with a complete portfolio of UV & LED products, complemented by bespoke solutions to support & optimise ink departments into the future.

“Power behind the brand” as a proud member of the Aldus Group.

www.paragoninks.com

Paramount Powders (UK) Ltd

4 Viveash Close, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 4RY

T: +44 (0)208 561 5588

Contact: Colin Brown

Paramount Powders (UK) Ltd, established in 1986, are specialist UK manufacturers of industrial thermosetting powder coatings with a reputation for quality, excellent service and flexibility.

Plascoat Systems Limited

Farnham Trading Estate, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9NY

T: +44(0)1252 738 233

Contact: Safraz Khan

Plascoat is an international leader in repairable thermoplastic powder coatings, used to prevent the corrosion of metal items in demanding environments. An Axalta Coating Systems company.

Polyvine Ltd

Vine House, Cheddar Business Park, Wedmore Road, Cheddar, BS27 3EB

T: +44 (0)1934 740 305

Contact: Peter Wells

Manufacturers of acrylic/alkyd/polyurethane - interior and exterior varnishes - oils and woodstains - decorative effects (faux finishes)paints and colourants.

PPG is a global supplier of paints, coatings, optical products, and speciality materials. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and colour, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than any other company. In 2023, PPG and the PPG Foundation invested more than $17.5 million to support more than 450 community partners and programmes around the world that are focused on advancing education and delivering community sustainability while encouraging PPG employee volunteerism.

www.ppg.com

PPG Aerospace

Darlington Road, Shildon, Co Durham, DL4 2QP

T: +44 (0)1388 772 541

Contact: David Best

PPG Aerospace is a leading manufacturer of transparencies, coatings, sealants, packaging & application systems for commercial, regional, military & general aviation as well as MRO.

PPG Architectural Coatings

Huddersfield Road, Birstall, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 9XA

T: +44 (0)1924 354 000

F: +44 (0)1924 354 601

Contact: Customer Service

E: customersupport.acuk@ppg.com

PPG Architectural Coatings is a trusted global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials with over 140 years of experience. Delivering a wide range of coating solutions, including decorative paints, woodcare and render systems, protective coatings, and flooring, through leading brands including Johnstone’s Trade, Johnstone’s Retail and Leyland.

www.johnstonestrade.com www.leylandtrade.com www.johnstonespaint.com

PPG Automotive OEM Coatings

Needham Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2AD

T: +44 (0)1449 771 779

Contact: Lee Brown

PPG is the world’s leading supplier of Automotive Coatings, providing a full portfolio of products and services to all global automotive OEM companies.

PPG Automotive Refinish

Needham Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2AD

T: +44 (0)1449 771 779

Contact: Customer Services

PPG Automotive Refinish is a leading global supplier of automotive coatings and operates on the leading edge of automotive refinish technologies and solutions.

PPG Industrial Coatings

Needham Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2AD

T: +44 (0)121 423 7300

Suppliers of liquid, electrocoat, and powder coating solutions and support to the global industrial coatings market.

PPG Industrial Coatings

11 Stuart Road, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1TH

T: +44 (0)1928 571 000

Contact: Sales UK

Suppliers of high performance coating solutions and support to the global industrial coatings market.

PPG Packaging Coatings

Needham Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2AD

T: +44 (0)1449 771 779

Contact: Florence Béliard

PPG is one of the world’s leading producers of packaging coatings, and supplies innovative, high performance products for virtually every end-use market sector.

PPG Protective & Marine Coatings

Huddersfield Road, Birstall, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 9XA

T: +44 (0) 1924 354700

Contact: PPG PMC Customer Services

PPG PMC combines the strength of Sigma Coatings and Amercoat brands to offer an unrivalled product range for marine, protective coatings and fire protection markets.

Pronto Industrial Paints Ltd

Stainsby Close, Holmewood Industrial Estate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 5UG T: +44 (0)1246 857 777

Contact: David Beckford

Pronto Industrial Paints Limited, a fast, friendly, family run manufacturer and supplier of high technology surface coatings.

Protective Polymers

Industrial Estate, Lydford Rd, Meadow Lane, Alfreton, DE55 7RQ

T: +44 (0)1623 441 106

Contact: Richard Banks

Protective Polymers manufacture high performance coatings, sealers and primers for challenging applications. Specialists in Water and Chemical resistant membranes for roofs, tanks, floors and bunds.

Protek Products

Unit 1 Europa Court, Crown Trading Estate, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5QQ

T: +44 (0)1749 344 697

Contact: Rebecca Rackstraw

Protek is a family run wood care manufacturer based in Somerset. Established 40 years ago it sells quality wood stains, decorative timber coatings and preservatives.

Pulse Printing Products Ltd

Church Road, Wick, Bristol, BS30 5PE

T: +44 (0)1179 719 797

Contact: Gary Sheppard

Pulse is a world-class manufacturer of WB & UV coatings and pressroom chemistry. We have products for all applications within the printing & packaging sector.

Pulse Roll Label Products Ltd

Unit U, Lawrence Drive, Stover Trading Estate, Yate, Bristol, BS37 5PG

T: +44 (0)1454 272 433

Contact: Gary Seward

Manufacturer of UV flexo, UV screen and water-based flexo inks, coatings, varnishes and adhesives for the global narrow web label and package printing market.

Purecoat Ltd

Marsh Hall Farm, Marsh Hall Lane, Chapel-En-Le-Frith, High Peak, SK23 9UQ

M: +44 (0)7855 034 821

Contact: Mike Cheyne MRSC

Purecoat is a specialist manufacturer of the market leading PURESEAL range of lithographic varnishes as well as offering the full print consumable portfolio.

RENOLIT UK Ltd

Station Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 8AQ

T: +44 (0)1670 718 222

Contact: Chris Prested

An international leader in manufacturing high-quality thermoplastic films and products. We manufacture products for use in the furniture, window, interiors and roofing markets.

Resitex Ltd

Unit 1 Wharncliffe Business Park, Carlton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3HR

T: +44 (0)1226 242 322

Contact: Greg Burton

Resitex, established 1983, are specialist manufacturers of a range of textured coatings, renders, paints and primers and are leading suppliers to the relocatable buildings industry.

H.S Richards Ltd

King Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2JW

T: +44 (0)121 558 2261

Contact: Rob Colman

General industrial coating manufacturer supplying own brand bespoke products into manufacturing, building and specialist markets.

RPM International Inc

2628 Pearl Road, Medina, Ohio, 44258

T: +44 (001)330 273 5090

RPM has several companies in BCF membership including: Rust-oleum, Tor Coatings, Tremco CPG UK, and Watco.

Rustins Ltd

Waterloo Road, London, NW2 7TX

T: +44 (0)208 450 4666

Contact: Ian Slater

Manufacturing paints, wood-finishes, waxes, adhesives, wood-fillers and cleaning products including: Briwax, Antiquax, Wudcare, Stone’s, Brummer, Heldite, Bonda, OvenMate, Lord Sheraton, BigD, Hotspot and Peek Polish.

Rust-Oleum Europe

Unit 21, White Rose Way, Follingsby Park, Gateshead, NE10 8YX

T: +44 (0)191 411 3146

Contact: Jan Roberts

Rust-Oleum Europe is a group of specialist paint and protective coatings businesses. Leading DIY / Professional user brands include Rust-Oleum, Zinsser, Tor, Frenchic and Watco.

Schloetter Co Ltd

Abbey Works, New Road Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1BY

T: +44 (0)1386 552 331

Contact: John Taylor

Supplying innovative Paint and Lacquer technologies, offering customised finishes that enhances wear resistance and aesthetics for a wide range of industries.

Seagulls Reuse Ltd

129 Water Lane, Holbeck, LS11 3UD

T: +44 (0)1132 467 510

Contact: Cat Hyde

Seagulls is a social enterprise specialising in the reuse of leftover household paint for resale in our shops. Currently based in Leeds.

The Sherwin-Williams Company delivers the best in paint and coatings products to the world. Every day, our more than 64,000 employees provide the energy and experience to build on our track record of success – enabling us to innovate and grow in new and exciting ways. With our people as the foundation of our Company, we offer industry-leading innovation, value-added service and expertise, and differentiated distribution to our growing base of professional, industrial, commercial and consumer customers.

www.sherwin-williams.com

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes

Unit H, Normandy Lane, Stratton Business Park, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8QB T: +44 (0) 1767 314 320

Contact: Luke Nineham

The automotive unit supplies paints and coatings for refinishing cars and commercial vehicles. Brands include Sherwin-Williams, Ultra 9K, Ultra TC1, DeBeer, Octoral and Pro-Spray.

Sherwin-Williams UK Ltd

220 Wharfedale Road, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5TP

T: +44 (0)1189 215 707

E: marketing.cbg.eu@sherwin.com

Contact: Katie Budgen

Sherwin Williams consumer brands portfolio includes a comprehensive range of paint, woodcare, sealants and applicators under brands including Valspar, Ronseal, Geocel and Purdy. Our portfolio delivers high performance and value to consumers and the trade.

www.sherwin-williams.co.uk

www.valsparpaint.co.uk

www.ronseal.com

Sherwin-Williams General Industrial Coatings

Goodlass Road, Speke, Liverpool, L24 9HJ

T: + 44 (0)151 486 0486

Contact: Graham Barlow

Manufacturer of general industrial powder coatings, wet paint, e-coat. We offer complete solutions across all aspects of general industry including waterborne and military land systems.

Sherwin-Williams Packaging Coatings

220 Wharfedale Road, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5TP

T: +44 (0)1189 215707

Contact: Keith Hills

Sherwin-Williams Packaging Coatings is the number one global supplier of light metal packaging coating solutions for beverage, food, tube and monobloc, and general packaging containers.

Sherwin-Williams Protective and Marine Coatings

Tower Works, Kestor Street, Bolton, BL2 2AL T: +44 (0)1204 521 771

Contact: Zohra Ali

A global leader in protective, passive fire protection, pipeline and resin flooring coatings serving diverse markets including infrastructure, energy, food & beverage manufacturing and processing.

Sherwin-Williams Industrial Wood Coatings

A1 Business Park, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0BU

T: +44 (0)1977 673 363

Contact: Rebecca Marshall

Suppliers of Sayerlack, Sherwin-Williams and ICA innovative industrial coatings for wood and all related surfaces. Global solutions, delivered locally.

Siegwerk UK Ltd

Unit H & H1, Robian Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9DH

T: +44 (0)1283 220 732

E: uksales@siegwerk.com

Siegwerk is an international, market-leading manufacturer of printing inks for all kinds of packaging. As a company with a history of 200 years, sustainability is the key driver for everything we do, and we are focused on helping customers to shape the future of packaging for a circular world.

www.siegwerk.com/en/home.html

Steyport Ltd

Centurion Way Roman Road, Industrial Estate, Blackburn, Lancs, BB1 2BT

T: +44 (0)1254 583 737

Contact: Matthew Edwards

Steyport is a privately owned manufacturing company specialising in own label decorative paints for both trade and retail, and also printing inks for wallcoverings.

Stonelux

1 Eco Business Park, Eco Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 4JJ

T: +44 (0)1405 720 281

Contact: Lynsey Woodhall

Manufacturer of premium stone effect paints and brick coatings. We work closely with the nation’s stone industry, carefully matching each colour to natural stone.

Sun Chemical Ltd

3 High View Road, South Normanton, Derbyshire, DE55 2DT

T: +44(0)161 619 1110

Contact: Mark Frost

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC group, is the world’s largest producer of printing inks and pigments, supplying packaging, commercial, publication and industrial markets.

Surface Print

Broadley Mill, Hill Street, Clayton-le-Moors, Lancashire, BB5 5EA

T: +44(0)1254 397 631

Contact: James Watson

Surface Print is a 4th generation, family run company that produce luxury wallcoverings for celebrated interior design houses throughout the world.

Teal & Mackrill Ltd

Lockwood Street, Hull, HU2 0HN

T: +44 (0)1482 320 194

Contact: Richard Burnham

Solar Inks Ltd

Unit E3, Halesfield 23, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4NY

T: +44 (0)1952 680 066

Contact: Jonathan Mack

Solar Inks manufactures high quality waterbased and flexographic and screen inks providing environmentally friendly solutions for any application.

Teal & Mackrill manufacture exceptional floor, problem-solving, agricultural and marine coatings. We provide outstanding training and technical support and our brands include Coo-Var and Teamac. Established in 1908 we remain a family owned business and continuously modernise our production and distribution to deliver class leading quality and service.

www.teamac.co.uk www.coo-var.co.uk

Technico Surface Coatings Limited

Unit 14, Blythe Park, Sandon Rd, Cresswell, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9RD

T: +44 (0)1782 397 400

Contact: Peter Barlow

Manufacturer of Automotive and Industrial coatings.

Teknos (UK) Ltd

7 Longlands Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 5AH

T: +44 (0)1869 208 005

Contact: Mark Hubbert

A family owned global coatings manufacturer, providing sustainable paint solutions to industry, professionals and home renovators.

Tetrosyl Ltd

Newgate House, Newgate, Rochdale, OL16 1AT T: +44 (0)161 7645 981

Contact: James Lomax

Tetrosyl Group Ltd. manufactures car care, automotive, and homecare products. The Company supplies motor oil, lubricants, fillers, adhesives, decorating sundries, decorative paints and cleaning products.

Thermaset Ltd

Anders, Lichfield Road Industrial Estate, Tamworth, B79 7TA

T: +44 (0)182 755 777

E: info@thermaset.co.uk

Contact: Nigel Crane

Thermaset Ltd are the largest independent manufacturer of Powder Coatings in the United Kingdom.

We are proud of our reputation of being a leading supplier of high quality bespoke and stock powder coatings, providing a wide array of coating solutions for customers, designers and architect’s throughout the UK and Europe.

www.thermaset.co.uk

Thomas Howse Ltd (est 1903)

The Paint Works, Cakemore Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands, B65 0RD

T: +44 (0)121 559 1451

Contact: Steve Bucki, Garry Plant

A well established family company, manufacturing and distributing industrial paints and powder coatings, supplying excellent quality and value products with full technical support.

Tor Coatings

Unit 21, White Rose Way, Follingsby Park, Gateshead, NE10 8YX

T: +44 (0)7720 079 623

E: john.dunbar@tor-coatings.com

Contact: John Dunbar

Leading British high-performance coatings manufacturer specialising in building protection. Award-winning liquid waterproofing systems for roofs (Elastaseal Z) and balconies (Elastadeck). Manufacturer of Unicover commercial cladding refurbishment system. Market leaders in Euroclass B fire upgrading systems for communal areas, with the groundbreaking Torrex 3 system. Free site survey and specification service.

www.tor-coatings.com

Tremco CPG UK Limited

Coupland Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4HT

T: +44 (0)1942 251 400

Contact: Richard A Barcock

Leading Developer of intumescent passive fire protection coatings in Europe offering trusted, independently certified solutions to protect steel structures, service penetrations and construction movement joints.

Trimite Global Coatings

Unit 1 Colemeadow Road, Moons Moat North Industrial Estate, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 9PB

T: +44 (0) 1527 599 460

E: groupinfo@trimite.com

Leading British manufacturer of high performance industrial coatings and toll manufacturing. For over 80 years Trimite have proudly been ‘The Paintmakers for Industry’, our name being synonymous with high performance and quality. Serving an array of markets our products are used by some of the biggest global names in industry.

www.trimite.com

U-POL Ltd

Christchurch House, Embankment, Wellingborough, NN8 1LD

T: +44 (0)20 8492 5900

Contact: Peter Hunt

U-POL is a leading manufacturer of fillers, coatings and aerosols for the automotive refinish market with brands including U-POL, RAPTOR and ISOPON.

T&R Williamson

36 Stonebridgegate, Ripon, HG4 1TP

T: +44 (0)1765 607 711

Contact: Garry Plant

Keeping at the forefront of technology, Williamson’s manufactures a diverse range of specialist paint, varnishes and lacquers.

Watco Ltd

Eastgate Court, 195-205 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3AW

T: +44 (0)1483 418 418

E: sales@watco.co.uk

From top to bottom, inside and out, Watco provides industry-leading products and services to repair, refurbish, protect, and waterproof your building. Our team of inhouse experts, alongside our commitment to quality and performance, means you can be assured of long-lasting results and a hardwearing finish, every time.

www.watco.co.uk

Wikoff Colour (UK) Limited

299 Dewsbury Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 5LQ

T: +44 (0)1132 707 358

Contact: Darren Sykes

Inks and coatings for all markets, including label, packaging, commercial, security and digital. Wikoff are in the business of helping their customers make money.

Witham Oil & Paint (Lowestoft) Ltd

28 Regal Drive, Soham, Suffolk, CB7 5BE

T: +44 (0)1502 563 434

Contact: Ralph Godbold

Manufacturers and formulators of specialised and bespoke industrial paints and coatings targeted at the agricultural equipment, marine, steel and general industrial market sectors.

Zeller & Gmelin UK Limited

Queensbridge Industrial Park, 795 London Road, West Thurrock, Essex, RM20 3LH

T: +44 (0)1708 899 091

F: +44 (0)1708 899 092

Supplier of UV flexo and Litho inks for labels, packaging, shrink sleeve, in-mould, proformed cups and tubes. Approved low migration systems available.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

24-7 Emergency Advice (provided by OHES Environmental)

Wassage Way, Hampton Lovett Estate, Droitwich, WR9 ONX

T: +44 (0)333 600 2424

Contact: Mike Clee

24-7 Emergency Advice emergency numbers can be displayed on safety data sheets, product labels, tanker placards, transport declarations etc. Worldwide cover and multilingual services available.

AdvanSix Inc

Suite 101, 300 Kimball Drive, Parsippany NJ 07054 United States

T: +39 (0)335 615 1273

Contact: Fabio Fusi

AdvanSix provides solutions for the paints and coatings industry including EZ-Blox® as a safe anti-skinning agent for alkyd paints.

Ahlstrom Munksjö

Rue Alfred Fredet, F-38196 Brignoud Cedex, France

T: +33 (0)637 409 303 M: +33 (0)474 578 905

Ahlstrom-Munksjö is a global leader in fiberbased materials. We are a leading producer of high quality wallcover nonwoven, delivering high printability, stability and ease of use.

Alberdingk UK

Osborne House, Sandbeck Way, Wetherby West Yorkshire, LS22 7DN T: +44 (0) 01937 534354

Contact: Mr Jason Campbell (Director)

Leading water-based acrylic & styrene-acrylic emulsions, PUDs, and polyols manufacturer. With over 250 years of expertise, we innovate sustainably, delivering tailored solutions through customer collaboration.

Anstar Limited

Airedale House, 423 Kirkstall Road, Leeds, LS4 2EW

T: +44 (0)1133 572 117

Contact: Michael Kinnear

Founded in 2018 and based in Leeds, Anstar is a leading Speciality Chemical Distributor. Anstar offers high-quality products and unparalleled end-to-end service across various industries.

Arxada

Hexagon Tower, Blackley, Manchester, M9 8GQ

T: +41 61 563 8639

Contact: Dr Hannah Griffiths

Arxada is a global producer and supplier of biocides and additives for the paints and coatings industry including decorative paints, wood coatings, and protective coatings.

ASA UK & Ireland Ltd

Unit D, Bridge Industrial Estate, Speke, Liverpool, L24 9HB

T: +44 (0)151 448 7920

Contact: Stephen McDonald

Independent ISO9001:2008 accredited can manufacturer based in Liverpool and operating nationally offering lever lid, aerosol and open top cans in various heights and diameters.

Azelis UK

Axis House, Tudor Road, Manor Park, Runcorn, WA7 1BD

T: +44 (0)1928 793 042

M: +44 (0)7957 837 754

Contact: Nick Walton

Azelis UK, a leading distributor into the UK Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers sectors. Representing numerous blue chip suppliers.

Banner Chemicals

2M House, Sutton Quays Business Park, Clifton Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3EH

T: +44 (0)1928 597 000

Banner Chemicals is a major distributor to the surface coatings industry. The company supplies a comprehensive range of specialist raw materials for the coatings formulator.

Bens Consulting d.o.o.

Bakovniška ulica 7, 1241 Kamnik, Slovenia

T: +386 (0)1 5160 3763

Contact: Bojan Dimic

In the market since 1996 serving more than 700 clients in the field of chemical regulatory, biocides, transport of dangerous goods and general chemical compliance.

Berry Superfos, part of Berry Global Schofield Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RW

T: +44 (0)1572 723 771

Contact: Mark Seddon

The market leader in innovative packaging solutions for paint, surface coatings and DIY. Our plastic containers are attractive, userfriendly and have minimal environmental impact.

BioCote Ltd

3 Parade Court, Central Boulevard, Prologis Park, Coventry, CV6 4QL T: +44 (0)2477 712 489

Contact: David Hall (Managing Director)

BioCote® provides premium antimicrobial additives globally, seamlessly integrating into paints, coatings, inks, and lacquers during manufacturing, ensuring enhanced hygiene by inhibiting microbial growth.

Blackburn Chemicals Limited

Whitebirk Industrial Estate, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5SX

T:+44(0)125 452 222

Contact: Simon Spurr

Blackburn Chemicals specialise in producing Foam Control Agents for a diverse range of industries. Our trade name, Dispelair™, is synonymous with quality and technical excellence.

Blagden Specialty Chemicals Limited

Osprey House, Black Eagle Square, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1PA

T:+44(0)1959 560 831

Contact: Graham Turton and Phil Randall

Partnering with world class Principals, Blagden offers specialty additives providing technical innovation and solutions through its sales and distribution hub, to the UK and Ireland.

Bluewater Training & Consultancy

34 Palmerston Way, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk NR11 6FN

T:+44(0)203 488 8225

Contact: Stuart Riddington

Bluewater designs and delivers leadership, soft-skills and H&S training for all levels in organisations through our consultancy approach, meeting our clients’ present and future needs.

BMS - Bulk Meter Services Ltd

3 Faversham Rd, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4BQ

T: +44(0)1233 740 149

E: Sales@bms-ltd.com

Contact: Adrian Harding

The BMS group offers a comprehensive range of specialist products, such as TCS Flow Meters Veeder-Root Registration Equipment, Todo Dry Break Couplings, Pumps, Tanks and Pipework, together with Specialist Mechanical, Compex Electrical and Environmental Services, nationwide, 24/7, that help businesses, both large and small maintain accurate inventory control.

www.bms-ltd.com

BRE Global Ltd

Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9XX

T: +44 (0)3333 218 811

Contact: Customer Service

BRE Global Ltd is an independent third party organisation offering testing and certification of fire, security and sustainability products and services to an international market.

BTC Chemical Distribution (a brand of BASF)

4th & 5th Floors, 2 Stockport Exchange, Railway Road, Stockport, SK1 3GG

T: +44 (0)7342 068 783

Contact: David Mather

Speciality chemicals distributor of raw materials for coatings applications including resins, dispersions, crosslinkers, performance and formulation additives, solvents, plasticisers, PU raw materials, fillers and pigments.

Business of Science Ltd

38 Cherry Lane, Church Lawton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3QF

T:+44 (0)7946 650 120

Contact: Steve Bennett

The annual business of science conference explores the relationship between science, innovation and skills to deliver economic, environmental and societal growth.

BYK-Gardner GmbH

Lausitzer Straße 8, 82538 Geretsried, Germany T: +44 (0)800 917 8298 UK only T: +49 8171 3493-271 Outside UK

E: Matthew.Tolton@altana.com

Contact: Matthew Tolton (Customer Care Centre)

BYK-Gardner offer unique Q.C. test solutions for paint, coatings and ink, from gloss, appearance, solid, metallic & effect colours, to a comprehensive range of equipment to apply and test physical properties. BYKGardner can also offer instrument repair and certification to ISO 17025 – BCF Award Finalist 2016, and Winner 2017.

www.byk-instruments.com

Camida

3000 Manchester Business Park, Aviator Way, Manchester, M22 5TG

T: +44 (0)161 266 2226

E: gary.whyte@camida.com

Contact: Gary Whyte

Camida’s Industrial Division offers a wide range of Chemical Intermediates and Additives to Coatings, Printing Inks, Adhesives, Sealant and Resin Manufacturers.

Camida also offers an expert sourcing service with over 35 years’ experience in global supply. Vendor Reduction programmes are also a key part of Camida’s portfolio.

www.camida.com

Chemical Inspection & Regulation Service Limited (CIRS)

Harcourt Centre, Regus, Dublin, D02 HW77

Ireland

T: +353 (0)147 737 10

E: bryan.zhou@cirs-group.com

Contact: Bryan Zhou

CIRS is a world-leading regulatory consulting firm, our subsidiaries are located throughout our experts in Ireland, the UK, the US, Japan, Korea and China. Our free webinars and articles through the year will keep you up to date while our tailor-made solutions ensure compliance with global Chemical, Cosmetic, and Food regulations.

www.cirs-group.com/en

Cinkarna Celje

Kidriceva ulica 26, 3000 Celje, Slovenia

T: +386 3 427 60 00

Contact: Andrej Perc

Centre Colours Ltd

5 & 6 Bypass Park Estate, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Leeds, LS25 6EP

T: +44 (0)1977 685 458

E: info@centrecolours.co.uk

Contact: Andrew Clarke/James Neil

Centre Colours is an independent manufacturer of triple-roll milled pigment dispersions for use in printing inks, paints and other coatings. Standard ranges of conventional and UV-curable dispersions, bespoke product design tailored to individual customers’ needs and toll manufacture are all available. UK and international enquiries are welcome.

www.centrecolours.co.uk

Cinkarna Celje from Slovenia is among the most resilient manufacturing companies in the region, operating already since 1873. The main product is titanium dioxide.

COROB

Via dell’Agricoltura, 103 41038 S.Felice sPMO, Italy

T: +44 (0)7718 859 150

Contact: Tim Barrett

COROB is a global technology leader in developing and manufacturing high-tech dispensing and mixing solutions for different applications including paints and coatings, inks and chemicals.

Corrodere Academy

Peel House, Upper South View, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7JN

T: +44 (0)1252 732 236

Contact: Lucy Pavia

The Corrodere Academy offers the most advanced and innovative training for the coatings industry. Fully accredited courses in coating application, inspection and management available.

Covestro UK Ltd

Earl Road, Stanley Green Trading Estate, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, SK8 6PT

T: +44 (0)161 485 7000

E: stephen.winrow@covestro.com

Contact: Stephen Winrow

Covestro is a leading global supplier of highperformance polyurethane raw materials, resins, and dispersions for coatings, plus specialty resins for architectural paints. We help our industry lower carbon footprints with Bio-Based and Mass balanced polymers. www.solutions.covestro.com

DCL

Corporation

1 Concorde Gate, Suite 608, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3C 3N6

T: +44 (0)7973 347061

E: afenlon@pigments.com

Contact: Andy Fenlon

DCL is a leader in the supply of pigments for the coatings, plastics and ink industries. DCL is poised to positively impact our customer’s business by continuing to innovate, rapidly respond to customer needs, and be the difference our customers are looking for. “See the Difference We Make.” www.pigments.com

Fenton Packaging Solutions

Kinetic 45, Unit 1, Newmarket Lane, Leeds, LS9

0SH

T: +44 (0)1132 528 222

M: +44 (0)7590 228 508

E: chriswarren@fentonpackaging.co.uk

Contact: Chris Warren

The leading supplier of tinplate, steel, plastic, and flexible packaging serving UK coatings and inks sectors. Product innovations include our UN certified Bag-in-Box (BiB) packaging for Packing Groups II & III. Operating from our 65,000 square feet site in Leeds ensures fast delivery from stock, combined with great customer service.

www.fentonpackaging.co.uk

Friedheim International Ltd

Unit 1 Zodiac, Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7SJ

T: +44 (0)1442 206 100

E: info@friedheim.co.uk

Contact: Seth Morgan

MIXING, GRINDING & DISPERSING

Friedheim has been supplying manufacturing sectors since 1884 - we have experienced engineers, expert partners and a trusted reputation. We represent Best in Class WAB Agitator Bead-Mills & 3D Shaker-Mixers for all equipment, spares, consumables, & servicing requirements – including renowned DYNOMILL®, TURBULA®, and Dyna- MIX® products. https://friedheim.co.uk/

GDB Paints & Coatings

1 Home News Row, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, United States T: +1 732 246 3001

Contact: Santosh Sarawgi

GDB Paint & Coatings founded in 1993, is a global leader in recycling, manufacturing, and trading for paint and paint-related raw materials.

Grolman Ltd

Detmar House, 19 Beacon Business Park, Portskewett, NP26 5PY

T: +44 (0)1291 625 236

Contact: Rob Hopkins

A specialty distributor, committed to net zero, supplying the CAS, inks and plastics industries offering a broad range of resins, additives, pigments and fillers.

H2 Compliance UK

30 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7A

T: +353 1 2989136

Contact: Ben Bruford

H2 Compliance is a full-service chemical consulting firm dedicated to introducing our customers’ products onto global markets by supporting in areas including REACH and CLP.

Helm AG

65 Southwark St, London, SE1 0HR

T: +44 (0)7561 866 084

E: scott.price@helmag.com

Contact: Scott Price

One of the largest independent chemical companies worldwide. Based in Hamburg, Germany, HELM was established in 1900 with over 100 subsidiaries in more than 30 countries. HELM sells products like Styrene Monomer, Vinyl Acetate Monomer and Titanium Dioxide and strives to grow its offerings to best support the sector. www.helmag.com

Hexigone Inhibitors Ltd

Unit 11-12 Mardon Park, Baglan Energy Park, Port Talbot, SA12 7AX

T: +44 (0)1792 439 422

Contact: Ella Newington

Hexigone’s award-winning, ‘smart’, anticorrosion technology offers sustainable, C5 corrosion protection. Elevating primer coatings at low loadings, Intelli-ion® enhances performance while offering significant cost benefits.

Holland Colours Europe BV

Halvermaanweg 1, 7323 RW Apeldoorn, The Netherlands

T: +31 (0)55 368 0700

E: uksales@hollandcolours.com

Holland Colours is an employee-owned manufacturer of the highest quality solid and liquid colourants. We have decades of experience working to create practical and innovative colouring solutions. In the UK and Ireland our local technical and sales support is backed by our world class production site in The Netherlands.

www.hollandcolours.com

IMCD UK Ltd

Times House, Throwley Way, Sutton, SM1 4AF

T: +44 (0)20 8770 7090

Contact: Dr Julian Parratt

IMCD can provide solutions to the coatings, paints, construction, adhesives and inks industries from our comprehensive portfolio of additives, fillers, pigments, resins and specialty solvents.

Imerys

43 quai de Grenelle , 75015 Paris, France

T: +33 1 49 55 63 00

The leading supplier of natural raw materials for all types of paints and coatings. We transform a unique range of minerals to deliver functional solutions.

Industrial Microbiological Services Ltd (IMSL)

Pale Lane, Hartley Wintney, Hants, RG27 8DH T: +44 (0)1252 627 676

E: BCFenquiry@imsl-uk.com

Contact: Peter Askew

IMSL is a testing and consultancy service specialising in the microbiology of coatings and related materials as well as associated manufacturing processes. We are highly experienced in testing and validating the performance of treated materials/articles including antibacterial and antiviral coatings as well as wet-state and film preservatives.

www.imsl-uk.com

Ingevity UK

Baronet Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6HA

T: +1 215 499 2356

Contact: Chuck Jones

Ingevity produces caprolactone polymers, including polyols. Our products are used in a variety of demanding applications, including coatings, adhesives, elastomers and bioplastics.

IPG Photonics

(UK) Ltd

20-20 House, Siskin Drive, Middlemarch Business Park, Coventry, CV3 4FJ

T: +44 (0)24 7710 3830

Contact: Dave Goodwin

IPG Photonics is the world leading provider of high-speed, eco-friendly laser manufacturing solutions for advanced applications including curing and cleaning for the global coatings industry.

J1 Technologies Ltd

Unit 6, CentrePoint, Marshall Stevens Way, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1PP

T: +44 (0)161 875 2110

Contact: Kevin Burgess

J1 Technologies is a speciality chemical company focused on the development of formulated products and surface active agents through application testing and research.

Kammerer-Paper GmbH

Roemereschstrasse 33, D-4909 Osnabruck T: +49 (0)541 6040

Contact: Michael Hottentrager

KÄMMERER is a well known producer and expert of wallcover paper and nonwoven, poster paper, pre-impregnated decor paper, abrasive base paper and electrical grade paper.

Kromachem Ltd

Unit 10, Moor Park Industrial Centre, Tolpits Lane, Watford, Herts, WD18 9ER T: +44 (0)1923 223 368

Manufacturers of radiation-curing additive technology, UV pigment dispersions and water-based inks. Distributors for world-class manufacturers: Micro Powders, Habich, and Oxerra. Suppliers of Pearlescent pigments.

Lake Coatings

Lake Innovation Hub, 3 Moons Park, Burnt Meadow Road, North Moons Moat, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9PA

T: +44 (0)1527 594 630

Contact: Nikki Cosgrove

Delivering Ultimate Customer Value by providing speciality raw materials for paints, inks and coatings, underpinned by best-inclass technical, commercial and regulatory support, offering innovative solutions.

Lankem

Charles Street, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 4SD

T: +44 (0)161 513 4125

Contact: Jessica Wieland

We continue to develop and innovate to meet the demands of greener technologies by introducing our new range of novel products aimed at the coatings industry.

LANXESS Limited

Oxford House, 12 -20 Oxford Street, Newbury, RG14 1JB

T: +44 (0)7767310648

Contact: David Robinson

Leading global manufacturer / supplier of Preventol® and Bioban® biocides and finished formulations, for ‘in-can’ and ‘dry film’ preservation of coatings and wood protection products.

Lisam

18 Scarborough Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7DA

T: +44 (0)1429 280 116

E: info.uk@lisam.com

Lisam offers integrated EHS compliance, sustainability, and chemicals management solutions globally. Services include SDS Authoring, Product Stewardship, Chemical Inventory Management, Incident Management, Risk Management, Audit Management, Sustainability Sources Management. With core values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Value, and Happiness, we deliver on our promises and provide expert guidance.

www.lisam.com

LKAB Minerals Ltd

Raynesway, Derby, DE21 7BE

T: +44 (0)1332 673 131

Contact: Steve Banahan

LKAB Minerals, the industrial minerals division of LKAB, develop sustainable mineral solutions in partnership with our customers, supplying natural minerals engineered for functionality and usability.

Lubrizol Ltd

Performance Coatings, Floor 2, Hexagon Tower, Blackley, Manchester, M9 8ZS

T: +44 (0)161 721 6808

Contact: Sarah Boothby

Lubrizol supplies polymers and speciality additives for innovative coatings solutions, helping our customers balance the aesthetics, durability and functionality needs of their products.

Macro Polymers

UK Representative Office, 14 Bobbin Road, Norwich, NR3 2AS

T: +44 (0)7763 520 961

Contact: Barry Edney

Macro Polymers, an ISO-certified manufacturer of high-quality synthetic resins for paints, inks, and adhesives, serving global markets with innovation, reliability, and stringent quality standards.

Massilly Portugal S.A.

Travessa dos Pelames, 3730-656 Vale de Cambra, Portugal

T: +351 939 601 869

Contact: Catarina Ribeiro

With 25 locations globally, Massilly Group is a tinplate packaging manufacturer, supplying high-quality industrial packaging to the coatings, paints, lubricants and general chemical industries.

MERCK KGaA

Frankfurter Str. 250, 64293 Darmstadt

T: +44 (0)7973 949 085

Contact: Donald Francis

Market leading range of effect pigments and also functional additives for ceramic coating, surfactants, anti-scratch, easy clean, temperature-resistance, anti-graffiti, laser marking and conductivity.

Microban (Europe) Ltd

Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0PB

T: +44 (0) 1664 503 684

E: kimberley.cherrington@microban.com

Contact: Kimberley Cherrington

Microban International is home to the world’s leading antimicrobial ingredient brandsMicroban® and Ultra-Fresh®. Our formulations are seamlessly engineered into coatings to deliver permanent product protection from microbial growth. Microban technologies help to reduce waste generation, energy usage and process inefficiencies to facilitate more sustainable antimicrobial coatings. www.microban.com

Millstone Durbax Ltd

The Heath Business & Technical Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4QX

T: +44 (0) 1928 515 473

Contact: Elliot Pryce

Millstone Durbax develops and supplies a range of raw materials designed for the speciality chemicals market, including Polyfunctional Aziridine Crosslinkers and epoxy curing agents.

Natural Power International

Sinserstrasse 67, 6330, Cham, Switzerland

T: +41 78 253 59 52

Contact: Armin Waldschmidt

It takes our non-toxic, highly effective binders to create truly groundbreaking products that leave the competition behind.

Newson Gale

Omega House, Private Road 8, Colwick Industrial Estate, Nottingham NG4 2JX

T: +44 (0)115 940 7500

E: sean.makin@hoerbiger.com

Contact: Sean Makin

For over 40 years Newson Gale has provided its customers a standards-based approach to mitigating the ignition risks associated with static electricity.

We focus exclusively on static control solutions that are designed to mitigate the accumulation of static electricity on plant equipment used in Ex areas.

www.newson-gale.co.uk

NexantECA

110 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 6EU

T: +44 (0)20 7950 1600

Contact: Mais Haddadin

NexantECA is pleased to offer BCF members a business review to determine opportunities for improved profitability and earnings; initial consultation is free of charge.

Nivalis-Tech

Unit 202C Burcott Road, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 8AP

T: +44 (0)117 462 2090

E: sean.ashton@nivalis-tech.com

Contact: Sean Ashton

Nivalis Ice Pigging: Transforming the way pipes are cleaned.

We utilise the cleaning power of slurry ice to save time, save water, minimise disruption, remove biofilm and get your pipes cleaner than ever before.

Ice Pigging in manufacturing, recovering products, reducing water, reducing chemical, waste water and saving money.

www.nivalis-tech.com

Nordmann U.K

1 Maidenbower Office Park, Balcombe Road, Crawley, RH10 7NN

T: +44 (0)1293 880 800

Contact: Helen McCormack

A specialty chemicals distributor serving UK/ Ireland. Supported by our UK-based technical centre and expert team, we create solutions to complex problems and supply chains.

Novasol Chemicals

8 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5BY T: +44 (0)7883 756 054

Contact: Lee Vernon

As a global distributor, we supply specialty & commodity chemicals for Resins, Coatings, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Construction & Cosmetics industries. Most products have UK REACH registration.

Omya UK

Melton Office, Melton Bottom, Melton, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU14 3HU

T: +44 (0)1482 636 800

Contact: David Moore

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals – mainly derived from calcium carbonate, dolomite and perlite – and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals.

Organik Kimya

Mimarsinan Mahallesi, Cendere Yolu No. 146 34075, Kemerburgaz, Turkey

T: +44 (0)7932 252 748

Contact: Adrian Rycroft

Organik Kimya manufactures water-based dispersions. Production sites include Istanbul & Rotterdam. We provide a full range of technologies for decorative and industrial coatings.

Orkla House Care UK

Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

B60 4AE

T: +44 (0)1527 575 441

Contact: Richard Harris

Orkla House Care UK is the leading manufacturer of painting tools in the UK with over 250 years of experience. Brands include Harris & Hamilton.

Orr & Boss Consulting

10 Shawfield Crescent, North York, Toronto, ON M3A 1S1, Canada

T: +1 416 562 5694

Contact: Doug Bohn

Orr & Boss Consulting is a global consulting firm that covers the Coatings industry. Offering Market Research, Mergers & Acquisitions Support, and Operations consulting services.

Oxerra Pigments UK

Liverpool Rd East, Kidsgrove, ST7 3AA

T: +44 (0)1782 794 386

Contact: Caroline Scholes

Global manufacturer of inorganic pigments including Synthetic Iron Oxide, Chromium Oxide, Zinc & Manganese Ferrite, CICP and Dispersions. Supplied into Coatings, Plastics, Speciality, Construction industries.

PALEUS Acrylics

Pitman Rd , Denaby Main, Doncaster, DN12 4LJ

T: +44 (0)1709 861 373

Contact: Mark Briscoe

PALEUS Acrylics is a manufacturer of specialist Acrylic polymer emulsions, and Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs).

ProductVision Ltd

PO Box 1545, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 9BY

T: +44 (0)208 123 3196

E: eu.sales@asdsoftware.com

Contact: Jonathan Martin

ProductVision® product development software is a PLM system that manages all aspects of the product development process. With modules including formula management, workflow, testing, regulatory compliance (including GHS Safety Data Sheets), project management, document management and more - ProductVision® is capable of covering every aspect of your product lifecycle.

www.asdsoftware.com

Promtek Ltd

Fisher Street, Brindley Ford, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7QJ

T: +44 (0)1782 375 600

E: sales@promtek.com

Contact: Richard Key

Promtek provides expertise in designing and integrating process control and automation systems. We customise factory digitalisation to meet your net zero, quality and traceability objectives by using the latest process control and integration technologies for your ingredient handling process.

www.promtek.com

Protex Chemicals Ltd

Howley Park Rd East, Morley, Leeds, LS27 0SW T: +44 (0)113 238 3222

E: info@protexchemicals.com

Protex Chemicals Limited is the UK subsidiary of French group Protex International, which manufactures chemical specialties for various industrial applications. Protex’s Synthron brand comprises additives and resins for coating and ink applications, providing functionalities including flow and levelling, substrate wetting, defoaming, dispersion and rheology modification, plus many other niche properties.

www.protex-international.com

Q-Lab Europe Ltd

Express Trading Estate, Stone Hill Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9TP

T: +44 (0)120 486 1616

Global provider of material durability testing products since 1956. We design and manufacture standard test substrates as well as weathering, light stability, and corrosion testers.

Racing Colours

Unit 16 Coln Park, Andoversford , Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 4HJ T: +44(0)1242 821696

Contact: Kevin Gardiner

Established in 1999, racing colours limited supply colour pigments, preparations and resins to the printing and coatings industries.

Rakem Ltd

Irwell House, Wellington Street, Bury, Manchester, BL8 2BD

T: +44 (0)161 762 0044

E: sales@rakem.co.uk

Contact: Jenni Byrne & Philippa Glover

Founded in 1996, Rakem Ltd specialises in distributing high-quality raw materials for industries including coatings, textiles, and pharmaceuticals. Our expert team is committed to delivering tailored solutions and flexible quantities, backed by comprehensive technical support and partnerships with leading global manufacturers, serving clients across the UK and Ireland.

www.rakemgroup.co.uk

RBH Group

Albion St, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0FP

T: +44 (0)161 938 3000

Contact: Dan Mitchinson

RBH supplies a unique blend of raw materials which enhance product performance and inspire change across our specialist markets, including; Coatings, Paints, Inks, Adhesives and Construction.

Repair Care

19 Mica Close, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 4DR

T: +44 (0)1827 302 517

Contact: Office

Repair Care provides innovative, durable, and sustainable wood repair solutions. Our highquality products ensure long-lasting results, protecting and preserving wood while reducing maintenance costs.

Safic Alcan UK

812 Fountain Court, Birchwood Boulevard Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7QZ

T: +44 (0)1925 848 135

Contact: Ryan Harry

Founded in 1847, Safic-Alcan is a global specialty chemicals distributor that offers a direct access to a large and diverse portfolio of innovative products.

SAPICI SpA

Via Porlezza 16, Milano, Italy

T: +39 (0)392 965 5121

A full quality, driven developer and manufacturer of advanced and highperformance polyurethane products for such applications as coating, flexible packaging, industrial adhesives, prepolymers, inks etc.

Sarten Ambalaj

Esentepe, Ferko Signature, Büyükdere Cd. No:175100, Istanbul 34398

T: +90 212 275 76 60

E: samikarabacak@sarten.com.tr or tanzersahin@sarten.com.tr

Established in 1972, manufacturing metal cans, buckets and plastic packaging products such as pails, bottles, caps and closures. Sarten operates 22 factories, 18 in Turkey and 4 in Europe. Paint cans and plastic containers which are being produced in 4 factories are targeting the product group of exports to UK. www.sarten.com.tr

Schoeller Allibert Swiss Sàrl 11 route de la Condemine, CH-1680 Romont, Switzerland

T: +41 (0)266 519 211

Contact: Neil Mascall

Manufacturer of UN approved liquids and solids HDPE pails. No liners or any other packaging required. Protecting high value coatings during transit for 50 years.

Semkim

508. Sk. no:320, 35730 Kemalpaşa Osb Kemalpaşaİzmir, Turkey T: +90 2328 789780

Contact: A. Emre Semiz

Established in 1984, specializing in Alkyd Resins and Varnish products for the paint & ink industry. Committed to innovation and excellence, Semkim delivers trusted solutions worldwide.

Sensopolis

8 Elder Street, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8GD T: +44 (0)7547 176 999

Contact: I Bustinza

Manufacturers of non toxic anticorrosive pigments.

Seqens Custom Specialties

All Saints Refinery, Cargo Fleet Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 6AF T: +44 (0)1642 248 555

Providing next generation, ZERO VOC coalescent and other solvents to the coatings industry Globally.

Shearwater Chemicals

17 Ovitts Close, Winslow, Buckingham, MK18 3QD T: 07827 244 123

Contact: Martin Skillen

Shearwater Chemicals Ltd is a sales agency and business consultancy focused on the graphic arts and industrial coatings sectors.

Sigmund Lindner GmbH

Oberwarmensteinacher Str.38

95485 Warmensteinach, Germany

Sales Office UK: T: +44 (0)161 628 7832

E: sili-uk@sili.eu

Contact: Elisabeth Lindley

A 5th generation family business celebrating 170 years history of manufacturing and supplying glass & ceramic grinding beads and hollow glass microspheres. We offer bead recycling and process analysis for grinding optimisation. We manufacture and supply a full range of decorative glitters and to include fully EU Microplastic (EU) 2023/2055 compliant options.

www.sili.eu

Silberline

Banbeath Road, Leven, Fife, KY8 5HD

T: +44 (0)1333 424 734

Creators of the finest aluminium pigments. We strive to provide the best in the market, through innovation, improved processes, quality materials and world-class customer service.

Simpsons UK Ltd (ROHA Group)

Unit 1 Beacon Business Park, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5PX

T: +44 (0)1291 431 788/799/755

F: +44 (0)1291 425 127

Contact: Vikas Modi

Simpsons, with an extensive product portfolio is one of the leading suppliers of dyes, pigments and pearls in the UK, European and global markets.

Stort Group

Unit 6 Ducketts Wharf, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3AR

T: +44(0)1279 755 151

Contact: Iain Coull

Stort Chemicals Ltd is one of the leading independent speciality chemical distributors to the coatings and allied industries in the UK & Ireland.

Sun Chemical Color Materials

Avenue Fleming 2, B-1300, Wavre, Belgium

T: +32 (0)102 31500

Contact: Marko Ramp

Sun Chemical offers innovative, on-trend, and sustainable pigment solutions for the automotive, industrial, architectural, decorative and powder coatings markets.

Synthomer plc

45 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5JG

T: +44 (0)1279 436 211

Contact: Mike Wallace

E: coatings@synthomer.com (UK Sales) T: +44 (0)7580 313 179

Synthomer is a leading global supplier of high-performance specialty polymers, empowering customers to turn innovative ideas into material reality across diverse markets, such as architectural and industrial coatings. Our binders match end-user needs in markets like metal, wood, interior & exterior decorative paint, etc., while ensuring relevant standards are considered.

www.synthomer.com

System Laboratories UK

13 Apex Park, Leighton Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3RE

T:+44 (0)1525 664 090

Contact: Asaf Gitarts

System Laboratories is a reaction to fire testing laboratory offering a full range of Euroclass testing and classification services.

TER UK Ltd

Milton Hall, Ely Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 6WZ

T:+44 (0)1223 828 640

Contact: Graeme Manley

Servicing customers with direct shipments via local UK warehouses, our aim is to identify and meet your requirements on quality, price, delivery & technical support.

Terrafend Ltd

158 Blackamoor Lane, Maidenhead, SL6 8RN

T::+44 (0) 20 3540 7610

Contact: Ross Ward

Terrafend is transforming industrial cleaning with Ambimization®, the new gold standard enabling fast, effective, safe, and sustainable operations, and making harmful cleaning solutions obsolete.

The Apprenticeship Training Agency

Spectra House, Westwood Way, Westwood Business Park, Coventry, CV4 8HS

T:+44 (0)24 7693 5390

Contact: Patricia Henry

If you want to welcome new talent in to your business, BCF’s Apprenticeships Service is on hand to meet your specific development and employment needs.

Think Incentives

Suite 105, Pill Box Studios, 115 Coventry Road, London, E2 6GG

T:+44 (0)7767 864 269

Contact: James Norton

Think Incentives is an innovation focused business consultancy specialising in grant funding, tax incentives and linked intellectual property strategies, including patenting, trademarks and commercial confidentiality.

Thor Specialities (UK) Limited

Wincham Avenue, Wincham, CW9 6GB

T:+44 (0)1606 818 800

Contact: Scott Betts

The Thor Group is a global producer and supplier of biocide active substances and biocidal products for industry including the decorative coatings industry.

TotalEnergies Marketing UK Limited

10 Upper Bank Street, 19th Floor, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5BF

T: +44 (0)207 339 8000

T: 07786 502 278

Contact: Emmanuel Ehenemba

E: specialfluids@totalenergies.com

TotalEnergies offers high-purity solvent solutions for the paints, coatings, and wallcovering industries. Our extensive portfolio includes 100% bio-based solvents, dearomatized white spirits, odourless kerosene, and conventional aromatics. We provide comprehensive UK-wide support, including local storage facilities, and commercial, technical, and regulatory assistance.

https://totalenergies.co.uk/

Toupret

Capital Business Centre, Unit 19B, 22 Carlton Road, South Croydon, CR2 0BS

T: +44 (0)208 916 2134

F: +44 (0)208 916 2136

Contact: Mark Squire

E: toupretuk@toupret.com

A specialist manufacturer of professional fillers since 1938, we offer a complete range of high-quality, performance products for background preparation in renovation and refurbishment. Including fillers for interior and exterior, skimming and levelling, plasterboard jointing, wood filling, decontaminating skimming and machine-sprayable fillers, plus a new Plasterboard Finishing Solutions range.

www.toupret.co.uk

Trivium Packaging UK Ltd

Salhouse Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9AT

T: +44 (0)1603 427 313

Contact: Richard Orr

A market leader in metal packaging for the paints & coatings Industry. We operate across 60 sites in 20+ countries, with 7,500 employees.

Tronox Pigment UK Ltd

Laporte Road, Stallingborough, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN40 2PR

T: +44 (0)1469 571 000

Contact: Gary Yorke-Robinson

The world’s leading vertically integrated producer of titanium dioxide pigment (TiO2) with production sites around the world including a 165Kt ‘chloride’ site in the UK.

TWI Ltd

Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AL

T: +44 (0)1223 899 000

Contact: Amir Khamsehnezhad

TWI provides its industrial clients with a range of services related to coatings/surface engineering, including guidance on coating formulation/selection, application and performance assessment.

Supply Chain and Product Stewardship

11 Roseway House, Wheatcroft Business Park, Landmere Ln, Edwalton, NG12 4DG

T: +44 (0)115 965 1888

Contact: Andrew Brooks

E: UL.SupplyChain@ul.com

ULTRUSTM software from UL Solutions, helps companies work smarter and win more, by managing regulatory, supply chain and sustainability challenges with connected clarity.

www.UL.com/ULTRUS

Fire Safety

220 Cygnet Court, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1PP

T: +44 (0)1952 586 580

Contact: Neil Smith

You can rely on our global safety science leadership to help confirm the performance and reliability of your fire-resistant rated building materials and security products.

Univar Solutions

Aquarius House, Mid Point Business Park, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 7AY T: +44 (0)845 202 6406

Contact: Leigh Pope

Univar Solutions is a leading provider of chemical raw materials and ingredients for manufacturers of paints, printing inks, adhesives and construction products.

Universal Matter

Wilton Innovation Centre, Redcar, TS10 4RF T: +44 (0)1642 438 214

Contact: Andy Gent

Universal Matter, formerly Applied Graphene Materials, is a leading innovator in graphene manufacturing, dispersion and application technology, offering innovative performanceenhancing solutions for protective coatings.

Venator

Hanzard Drive, Wynyard Park, Stockton-onTees, County Durham, TS22 5FD T: +44 (0)1740 608 574

Contact: Jo Douglas-Harris

A global manufacturer of pigments and additives that bring color and vibrancy to buildings, protect and extend product life, and reduce energy consumption.

Veolia

Garston Solvent Recycling Facility, King Street, Garston, Liverpool, L19 8EG

T: +44 (0) 203 567 4540

M: +44 (0)7584 263 540

Contact: Richard Wagner

A global environmental solutions provider, contributing to the circular economy and resourcing the world with an extensive range of energy, water and waste management services.

Verlingue Insurance Brokers and Employee Benefits

London/Surrey/Birmingham and Manchester

Contacts: Amanda Image: +44 (0)7702

505333, Phil Kelly: +44 (0)7703 326 055, Wayne Andrew: +44 (0)7394 570 039

One of Europe’s largest independent insurance brokers, providing Corporate Insurance, Employee Benefits, Trade Credit and Risk Management solutions to businesses in the paint & coatings industry.

As the preferred broker for the BCF we offer a free insurance review for all BCF members.

www.verlingue.com

Vibro-Mac Srl

Via I Maggio, 2/4, 20070 San Zenone al Lambro MI, Italy

T: +39 02 9826 4390

E: matteo.ravasi@vibromac.it

Contact: Matteo Ravasi

Based in Milan, Italy, specialise in manufacturing of dispersing, mixing, grinding machinery and turn-key plants for decorative paints, protective coatings, sealants, adhesives, printing inks, agricultural and construction chemical products. Our equipment and production plants are tailor-made according to our customers’ specific requests with detailed engineering and automatic systems.

www.vibromac.co.uk

Vidara UK Ltd

Unit 1, Everill Gate Business Park, Everill Gate Lane, Barnsley, S73 0FJ

T: +44 (0)1226 818 318

Contact: Gary Ogden

Ravago Chemicals UK are your local chemical distribution partner for UK-Ireland, providing a wide portfolio, technical expertise coupled with efficient and quick supply chain.

Vil Resins Ltd

Union Road, Bolton, BL2 2DT

T: +44 (0)1204 388 800

E: jamie.maugham@vilresins.co.uk

Contact: Jamie Maugham

Our core business is the production and development of water-based and solventbased acrylics, alkyds, isocyanate modified resins, polyesters, and epoxy esters.

We also have a growing reputation for products with sustainable technologies, including alkyd emulsions and resins with no VOC or increasingly lower VOC contents.

www.vilresins.com

Vita Liquid Polymers Ltd

Harling Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 4SZ T: +44 (0)161 998 3226

Vita Liquid Polymers is dedicated to innovative polymer science. Vita Liquid Polymers supplies PVC plastisols to the wallcoverings industry.

Vortex Machinery

Unit 14d Raleigh Hall Industrial Estate, Eccleshall, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST21 6JL

T: +44 (0)7593 877 657

E: sales@vortex-machinery.com

Contact: Rachael Eckersley

At Vortex Machinery, we specialise in mixing and milling equipment - offering manufacturing, refurbishment, servicing, and onsite support to maximise machine performance. We also supply high-quality spare parts to minimise downtime and extend machine life. With expert engineering and responsive support, we keep your operations running smoothly, reliably, and efficiently.

www.vortex-machinery.com

Warringtonfire Testing & Certification Ltd

722 Birchwood Park, Warrington, WA3 6FW T +44 (0)1925 541 267

E: contact.us@element.com

Leaders in fire resistance and reaction to fire testing of intumescent paints, cementitious systems, boards and protective materials for structural and non-structural elements in building, offshore and marine applications. Cost-effective testing programs and technical assessments to extend the scope of application. Third party certification schemes to demonstrate product quality consistency.

www.warringtonfire.com

West & Senior Ltd

Milltown Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1WE

T: +44 (0)161 724 7131

Contact: Steve Quinn

West & Senior was established in 1952 and is now an employee owned business, supplying RAL and British Standard colours to the epoxy and polyurethane coatings market.

Wilfrid Smith Ltd

Elm House, Medicott Close, Oakley Hay, Northants, NN18 9NF

T: +44 (0)1536 460 020

Contact: Phil Knowles

Wilfrid Smith Limited is one of the leading independent distributors of raw materials and high performance chemicals to the surface coating and printing ink markets.

Xyntra Chemicals B.V

Unit 65, Greenway Business Centre, Harlow Business Park, Harlow, Essex, CM19 5QE

T: +44 (0)127 940 8252

Contact: David Graham

Xyntra develop, produce and market water based polymer dispersions for the surface coating and allied industries. We have a Technical centre based in Harlow, Essex.

Yordas Group Ltd

Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YQ

T:+44 (0)1524 510 278

Contact: Sandra Meijer

Leading provider of chemical regulatory support, expert scientific services, chemicals management and product stewardship for industrial and speciality chemicals, consumer products and advanced manufacturing.