John Falder, Chairman of HMG Paints, has been awarded the Silver Medal at the 2021 BCF awards for his contribution to industry’s growth.
The Chairman of HMG Paints, John Falder, has been honoured with the Silver Medal at the recent British Coatings Federation 2021 awards ceremony. The event, that took place in Manchester on 14th October, gathered industry leaders together to celebrate innovation, leadership and market contribution.
The Silver Medal, one of the highest honours within the paints and coatings industry, was instigated by Leslie Silver upon his retirement in 1980. It celebrates professionals who provided an outstanding service and an exceptional contribution to the industry’s growth and reputation.
Falder has been actively involved in the industry and with the BCF for over 40 years, developing several industry initiatives such as the apprenticeship training scheme and Coatings Care, the industry’s health, safety, and environmental programme. He was also BCF President between 2014 and 2016, chaired the Industrial and Powder Coatings Council and the Vehicle Refinish Committee, as well as being a member of the General Purpose and Finance Committee.
“John Falder exemplifies the commitment to the industry that the Silver Medal was developed to recognise. He has been a prominent figure in the coatings industry and is a huge advocate of the BCF. We would like to thank John for his support and expertise throughout the years and congratulate him on this very much deserved accolade,” commented Tom Bowtell, the Chief Executive of the British Coatings Federation.