British Coatings Federation

2024 BCF Coatings Care Report Highlights Improvements Across Sustainability Measures in the Coatings Industry

The report reveals record-low levels of energy consumption in production, a sharp decrease in accident rates, and a notable reduction in production waste, including a decrease in the amount sent to landfill.

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The British Coatings Federation Welcomes the UK Industrial Strategy Green Paper

The BCF has been consistently requiring a long-term and robust industrial strategy with the industry itself involved.

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David Beckford is the New Chairman of CEPE’s Board

The new Chairman of CEPE’s Board, David Beckford, will enhance collaboration with the BCF in the paints and coatings industry.

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The CEO of the British Coatings Federation Won an Award for Outstanding Leadership

The prestigious ‘CEO Leadership Award’ from Memcom celebrates the results obtained by Tom Bowtell, the Chief Executive Officer of the British Coatings Federation.

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British Coatings Federation Announced Shortlist for the 2024 Awards

The winners will be announced at the Awards dinner on 6th November 2024 at The Principal, United Kingdom.

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BCF Celebrates 800 Defibrillator Transformations During 2024 Charity Cycle

The fourth annual charity bike ride in support of the Community Heartbeat Trust organised by BCF raised funds and donated paints to transform unused phone boxes into life-saving defibrillation stations.

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BCF's Coatings Ambassador Programme Trains its 50th Ambassador

The Coatings Ambassadors Programme, now counting 50 members, will introduce students to the coatings industry and highlight the diverse job opportunities within the sector.

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President & CEO of American Coatings Association Awarded with Silver Medal by BCF

Andy Doyle, President and CEO of American Coatings Association, has been awarded with a Silver Medal during the British Coatings Federation Conference held in Manchester on 23rd May 2024.

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The BCF Has Relaunched its Manifesto for the Paints and Coatings Sector

The British Coatings Federation has updated its Manifesto for the paints and coatings sector.

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Tom Bowtell is Again the President of the World Coatings Council

The CEO of the British Coatings Federation has been ri-elected President of World Coatings Council and the former President Andy Doyle announced its retirement.

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The President of BCF Named for Contribution In 2024 Women in Trade Associations Powerlist

Sharon Harte, President of the British Coatings Federation, has been included in the Outstanding Member Contribution category of the Women in Trade Associations Powerlist for her contribution to the coatings industry.

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BCF is ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ Regarding the New Government Outline for the British Chemical Regulations

The British Coatings Federation has welcomed with cautious optimism the Defra's recently published “policy direction” for the British REACH.

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HMG Paints Won Two Prizes at the 13th British Coatings Federation Awards

HMG Paints recognised by the British Coatings Federation for the best marketing campaign and the excellence in the training programme.

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BCF Has Been Honoured as Best Trade Association of 2023 by Memcom

The British Coatings Federation has been awarded for its great performances as well as the outstanding member engagement and retention.

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The Finalists of BCF’s Coatings Care Awards 2023 Have Been Announced

The British Coatings Federation announced the companies that developed the most sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions for the coatings market.

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