British Coatings Federation

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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BCF Celebrates 10 Years of Collaboration with Community Heartbeat Trust

The 10-year partnership of the British Coatings Federation with the charity organisation Community Heartbeat Trust resulted in more than 750 life-saving defibrillator stations installed.

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The British Coatings Federation Elected Its First Female President

Sharon Harte is the first female president in the 111-year history of the British Coatings Federation.

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The British Coatings Federation Expands the Ambassadors Network

The coatings industry expands its network of ambassadors in order to engage with the next generation of professionals.

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BCF Won Two Awards During the 2023 Trade Association Forum

The British Coatings Federation has been awarded for Good Governance, with Amy White named Rising Star.

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BCF Advocates for Recruiting Apprentices for the Next Generation of Coatings Professionals

The Apprenticeship Service of the British Coatings Federation made around 600 apprenticeship programmes available in England.

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The European Coatings Association CEPE Voted David Beckford into its Board of Directors

David Beckford is also a member of the board of the British Coatings Federation.

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BCF Promotes the Training of New Coatings Ambassadors

The British Coatings Federation teamed up with the Royal Society of Chemistry, PRA and OCCA to train new ambassadors from the coatings industry engaging with schools and universities across the UK.

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British Coatings Federation Reports Negative Impact of Brexit on Coatings Industry

According to the latest report by the British Coatings Federation, Brexit has had a negative impact on the coatings sector’s trade with the EU.

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Tom Bowtell Elected President of the World Coatings Council

The CEO of the British Coatings Federation will also serve as president of the World Coatings Council for the next two years.

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