Coatings industry celebrate at BCF Awards 2022
14 October 2022
The winners of the British Coatings Federation (BCF) Awards 2022 were announced on 13 October at the Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel & Country Club.
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Tom Bowtell appointed as World Coatings Council president
24 March 2022
At the World Coatings Council’s annual meeting in March 2022, Tom Bowtell was elected president
Drug re-classification to affect solvent ink use
17 February 2022
UK Government legislation puts a new licensing requirement on anyone possessing, using or selling fluids containing gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), a chemical used in solvent inks
UK REACH major threat to UK manufacturing
28 June 2021
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) reveals UK coatings manufacturers are increasingly concerned about the effects of UK REACH
Brexit pain for coatings sector
10 February 2021
A recent survey of British Coatings Federation (BCF) members shows Brexit has impacted negatively on the coatings sector
Printing ink sales down 18%
24 November 2020
According to the British Coatings Federation (BCF) printing ink manufacturers have had a subdued 2020 with year-to-date printing ink sales down 18%
British Coatings Federation announces new president
20 October 2020
David Beckford of Pronto Industrial Paints has handed over the presidency of the British Coatings Federation to Guy Williams, chief executive of U-POL
BCF retains title as UK Trade Association of the Year
13 July 2018
(Middle L-R) BCF’s CEO Tom Bowtell and BCF’s head of marketing Tania Morrill accept the award for Trade Association of the Year 2018 For…
BCF’s printing inks members celebrate 25th anniversary
9 July 2018
(Centre L-R) Peter Tresadern from INX International and Andy Clifton of Domino unveil the ceremonial plaque and birthday cake On 4 July, the BCF…
BCF appoints John Falder as president
5 March 2014
John Falder, managing director of HMG Paints Ltd, has been appointed as the new president of the British Coatings Federation (BCF). John Falder, the new president…