BCF and BASA Seminar Helps Prepare for Brexit
In April, the British Coatings Federation and the British Adhesives and Sealants Association joined forces to host a "Halfway to Brexit" seminar to highlight the economic and political implications of...
View ArticleNew President for British Coatings Federation
At the British Coatings Federation's Annual Conference and Gala Dinner in Oxford, UK, outgoing BCF President Vincent O'Sullivan, of PPG Architectural Coatings handed over presidency of the BCF to David...
View ArticleBCF Recognizes Industry Leader at Annual Conference
At its annual conference in May, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) presented its prestigious silver medal to UK coatings industry champion Martin Wallen.
View ArticleBritish Coatings Federation Gets New Home
On June 27, over 50 guests from the coatings, printing inks and associated industries gathered to celebrate a new chapter in the 106-year history of the British Coatings Federation.
View ArticleBCF Retains Title of UK Trade Association of the Year
For the second year running, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) has won Trade Association of the Year at the Trade Association Forum's 2018 Best Practice Awards.
View ArticleCEFIC Publishes Guidelines for Chemical Emergency Response
The European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) has published a new set of guidelines for the supply and transport of hazardous materials to help chemical companies deliver best practices in telephone...
View ArticleUK Coatings Industry Welcomes Brexit White Paper
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) welcomed the publication of the government's white paper, "The United Kingdom's Exit From and New Partnership with The European Union," which was released on July...
View ArticleCoatings Industry Publishes ‘No Deal Guide’ for Members as Brexit Talks Stall
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has published its "No Deal Guide" for members, aimed at supporting the industry for the potential impact Brexit may have on their businesses.
View ArticleBCF Announces Finalists for 2018 Awards
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has revealed the finalists for its annual awards ceremony.
View ArticleBCF Takes Over Management of Paint VOC Globe Scheme
The legal ownership of the paint VOC globe labeling system has been transferred to the British Coatings Federation (BCF) from B&Q's owners, Kingfisher.
View ArticleBCF Announces Winners of Coatings Industry Awards
The winners of the ninth British Coatings Federation (BCF) Awards 2018 were announced on Nov. 15, 2018, at the annual BCF Awards in Cheshire, UK.
View ArticleStudy Reveals Environmental and Safety Improvements for Coatings Industry
Following the results of the British Coatings Federation’s 2017 Indicators of Performance (IoP) study, it was revealed that the coatings industry has made noticeable improvements from 2016, especially...
View ArticleUK Issues Guidance on Chemical Use in Event of a No-Deal EU Exit
The UK Government has issued guidance to businesses that use chemicals on the actions they should take now to minimize any disruption in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
View ArticleBCF Members Support Surface Engineering Leadership Forum
At a launch event in the House of Lords, representatives from the surface engineering and coatings sectors met with parliamentarians, academics and Lords to recognize the importance of the sector in...
View ArticleCoatings Industry Warns of Serious Consequences of a No-Deal Brexit
The coatings industry is urging government to avoid a no-deal Brexit at all costs, given the significant ramifications for the sector, according to the British Coatings Federation.
View ArticleBCF Launches Coatings Careers Hub
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has launched its new Coatings Careers Hub, a digital resource promoting career opportunities in the coatings, printing inks and wallcoverings industries.
View ArticleBCF Calls for Delay and Rethink on New Poison Center Regulations
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) is calling for delay and rethink on the potential impact of new poison center regulations on the coatings and inks sector.
View ArticleBCF Survey Reports Coatings Industry Prepared for No-Deal Brexit, Fears...
A new survey by the British Coatings Federation (BCF) reports that the coatings industry has expressed significant concerns about border delays and separating from European chemical regulations ahead...
View ArticleBCF Announces Record Number of Entries for 2019 Awards
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has had a record number of entries for its annual awards ceremony and has now revealed the finalists.
View ArticleBCF Reports Improvement in Waste, Recycling and Accident Rates Within...
Figures just released from the British Coatings Federation (BCF) show a record number of manufacturing companies reporting zero landfill waste compared to the previous year.
View ArticleBCF Weighs in on UK Election Results
Following the result of the UK's General Election, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) has expressed relief over the apparent political stability from Boris Johnson’s 80-seat majority.
View ArticleBCF Announces Coatings Industry Awards Winners
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) announced the 2019 winners of the 10th BCF Awards at a ceremony in November.
View ArticleBCF Stresses Need for Alignment on Chemicals as UK Exits European Union
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has weighed in on recent comments regarding the UK's exit from the European Union and the need for alignment on chemicals between the UK and the EU.
View ArticleBCF: Workers and Users Should Not Be Alarmed by TiO2 Classification
The European Union published a delegated regulation classifying titanium dioxide (TiO2) as a category 2 suspected carcinogen by inhalation, and the British Coatings Federation (BCF) has weighed in on...
View ArticleBCF Partners with GTMA to Encourage More UK Manufacturing
The BCF is now part of the Reshoring UK initiative, a web-based supplier and buyer portal that has been developed as a comprehensive map of capabilities available within the UK.
View ArticleBCF Warns UK Prime Minister of Post-Brexit Trade Concerns
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has voiced increasing concerns at how plans for post-Brexit trade with the EU will have a substantial negative impact on its membership in the future.
View ArticleBCF Calls for Additional Changes to UK REACH
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) welcomed recent proposed changes to the forthcoming UK REACH regime as a small but welcome step in the right direction but warned that these changes alone will not...
View ArticleRadTech Europe Is Rebranding
RadTech Europe (RTE), the European association for the promotion of the UV/EB curing technology, is rebranding to better reflect its new strategy.
View ArticleBCF Survey Reports Uptick in Coatings Industry Confidence
As expected, the British Coatings Federations' (BCF) members are more positive than they were in June, but confidence is still weaker than average and far lower than the pre-Brexit levels.
View ArticleBCF Warns Raw Material Price Increases Put Pressure on Paint Manufacturers
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) announced that sharp price increases for epoxy resins and supply bottlenecks are now adding to the difficulties of paint and coatings manufacturers in the UK and...
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