The British Coatings Federation (BCF) is a trade association representing the coatings, paints, printing inks and wallcoverings industry in the UK. It has over 100 years of history and works to support and promote its member companies. As an associate member, companies have opportunities to network, promote their business, and receive benefits like reduced event rates, regulatory updates, and access to UK market statistics. The BCF aims to represent the industry and interface with regulators and other stakeholders.

1. BCF Associate
membership

3. We are the trade association for the
coatings, paints, printing inks and
wallcoverings industry.
We have a proud 100 year heritage
and are forward facing in
championing the technologies and
people who will grow our sector and
improve its sustainability.

4. About the British Coatings Federation

5. Tom Bowtell
CEO
David Park
Public Affairs Manager
Ali Brown
Head of Membership
Nadine Saxon
Office Manager
Loraine Beard
Finance and Training
Administrator
Belle Robertson
Membership & Technical
Maternity until Oct 2021
Amy White
Marketing & Design
Executive
Jo O’Neill
Operations and Admin
Support
Emily Bradley
Regulatory Affairs
Manager
The BCF team
Ciara Dempsey
Regulatory Affairs
Manager
Evie Luxton
Senior Marketing
Executive
Starting January 2021
Regulatory Affairs
Executive
CEO Technical, Regulatory and Public Affairs Administration and Finance
Membership and Marketing
John Dixon
Statistics
Steve Snaith
PaintCare
Wayne Smith
Regulatory Affairs
Consultants
Clara Malara
Membership & Technical
Maternity Cover from Jan

6. What do we do?
• Regulatory affairs - comprehensive support
• Statistics provider – paint sales, confidence index
• Technical Training – the Coatings Training Institute
• Events organiser – technical & commercial
• Business support – representation, connection, interaction
– Forum for legitimate industry discussions
– Promote and protect the industry’s interests
– Interface with the public and press
– Link to the world – CEPE, Export support

10. BCF Associate members

11. Raw Material Suppliers Equipment
Raw Material & Other Distributors
Waste/Recycling/Recovery
BCF Associate members

12. Packaging Other Products & Services
Testing Services
WallcoveringsSoftware
BCF Associate members

13. Turnover of BCF member companies
by region of ownership
EU
9%
Japan
58%
UK
11%
USA
22%
Printing Ink companies
Australia
0.1%
EU
53%
Japan
1%
UK
10%
USA
36%
Paint companies

14. Strategic Alliances in the Supply Chain
The BCF is continuing to build stronger relationships with many other associations and stakeholders in the supply chain

15. Welcome in our newsletter

16. www.coatings.org.uk
Showcase for members
Product Finder
Database of members
Technical advice to the public
UPDATE – BREXIT HUB
BCF website

17. Showcase page
x hits in the
last 12
months

18. BCF product finder

19. Annual mailing to members

20. BCF Handbook entry

21. BCF Awards 2019 winners

22. • Showcasing career opportunities in our industries –
free tool for BCF members
• Printing inks and wallcoverings specific URLs to help
distinguish
• Free service to members, jobs will be promoted at
careers events, social media etc.
• Any UK-based job, any department, any level
• www.coatingscareershub.com
Careers Hub launched April 2019

23. Networking
• At BCF council meetings
• Deco/Industrial/Printing inks/Wallcoverings
• At BCF seminars / events
• At BCF conference
• BCF Awards ceremony
• Sponsor opportunities at all of the above from £350 to £4,500

24. BCF Statistical services
• Litreage, value and ASP. Retail & trade paint,
woodcare.
• Most leading companies. In total, about 25
firms but plans to add 15 more.
• Proposed to show national retailers and
independent sector. Additional data on
woodcare. Flash Indicator.
• Free
Monthly Sales Statistics
Business Confidence Survey
• About 30 participating firms.
• What is happening to value in the UK market,
exports, profitability, number of people.
• Similar to CBI Industrial Trends Survey.

25. Regulatory & Technical
• Quarterly technical bulletin Digest
• Input to BCF lobbying positions, eg
safeguarding important raw materials
• Access to communications to other /
technical committees

26. What our members say
Mike Bishop, BYK-Gardner
“BYK-Gardner Q.C. Instruments' membership of the BCF has provided
unique insight into the UK Coatings Industry and issues relating to it, which
will be critical in the years ahead. The wide ranging experience and excellent
communication, as well as valuable access to events and seminars, has
significantly accelerated our new UK business.”
David Beckford, Managing Director, Pronto
Industrial Paints
“Having been a full member for over 20 years
now, there has never been a more important
time to be an active part of the BCF. It is vital
running a business to stay on top of a raft of
legislative changes under REACH, and grasp the
uncertainty of Brexit for chemical regulation.
Currently, there is a genuine chance to steer UK
Government policy moving forwards.
Without the BCF to lead, inform and negotiate,
none of this would be possible for Pronto
Paints. Why employ 3 or 4 people to do all this
work when it is available, from a professional
team who care about our industry’s future, at a
fraction of the cost?”

27. Associate member benefits
• Opportunities to promote your business
• BCF website – showcase area + Product Finder
• BCF publications – free entry in Annual Handbook, welcome in Covered
• Free annual mailshot to full members
• Reduced rates for events, exhibiting, training, advertising
• Quarterly technical Digest – update on regulatory issues
• Contribute to industry discussions on lobbying positions
• Receive UK statistics - paint sales and confidence
• Access to customers – network opportunities
• attend key committee meetings
• exhibit and present at BCF events

28. Contact us
Ali Brown
Head of Membership
Alison.Brown@bcf.co.uk
Tom Bowtell
CEO
Tom.Bowtell@bcf.co.uk
Lorraine Beard
Training
Lorraine.Beard@bcf.co.uk
www.coatings.org.uk | 024 7693 5390