• BCF announces awards shortlist
    • 27/09/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has announced its finalists for the 2022 Coatings Care awards. The winners will be announced at the BCF’s Awards dinner at the Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel & Country Club on 13 October. The Coatings Care Overall Best Performer Award is presented to the company that [...]
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  • Carlac appointment consolidates northern footprint
    • 27/07/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Carlac has announced that Darren Inchliffe has been named business development manager for the North East of England. He joins the paint and materials supplier with over 25 years of experience in the automotive refurbishment industry. His most recent role saw him managing the North of England sales for a global [...]
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  • Carlac collaborates with social media influencer
    • 30/05/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Leading UK distributor Carlac and award-winning paint technician and social media influencer Paint by Rach, Rachel Murray, are set to join forces at the upcoming UK Garage & Bodyshop Event. This follows the announcement that Carlac announced its collaborative venture with Silco to showcase its innovative range [...]
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  • BCF addresses sustainability at annual conference
    • 30/05/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Over 150 senior decision-makers from the UK's paints, coatings and printing ink sectors gathered in Birmingham for the annual British Coatings Federation (BCF) Annual Conference. The opening keynote from the UK Government’s Business Department (BEIS) highlighted the government’s growth drivers and net zero [...]
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  • BCF launches new VOC initiative
    • 16/05/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    From this month, paint manufactures will be able to promote their sustainability to credentials to customers after the launch of a new scheme. The British Coatings Federation has introduced the ‘TRACE’ Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) statement which identifies products with VOC content of less than [...]
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  • Falder earns industry’s top award
    • 19/10/2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Chairman of HMG Paints John Falder has been awarded the coatings industry’s highest honour, the Silver Medal, at the British Coatings Federation Awards Dinner. The Silver Medal recognises those who provide outstanding service and an exceptional contribution to the industry’s growth and reputation. Falder has [...]
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  • Bodyshops could feel pinch of rising paint costs
    • 13/07/2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Paint companies are facing a sharp rise in prices for raw materials due to a shortage in supply. According to the British Coatings Federation (BCF), further sharp increases are likely through the rest of 2021. Paint companies have faced higher prices for a range of critical solvents as well as resins, some [...]
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  • Axalta to acquire U-POL
    • 08/07/2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Axalta will acquire U-POL from Graphite Capital Management and other holders for £428m. The acquisition is expected to finalise in the second half of the year and result in operating synergies and efficiencies of more than £7m within 18 to 24 months. Further efficiencies are expected in the longer term as Axalta [...]
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