The BCF is a trade association representing the coatings, paints, printing inks and wallcoverings industry in the UK. As an associate member, benefits include opportunities to promote your business on the BCF website and publications, discounted rates for events and training, access to industry statistics and regulatory support, and networking opportunities to meet customers. Associate membership provides valuable support and representation to help businesses in the coatings industry.

1. BCF Associate
membership

3. We are the leading 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
Wayne Smith
Regulatory Affairs
Harry
Westaway
Regulatory Affairs
David Park
Public Affairs
Ali Brown
Head of
Membership
Tania Morrill
Head of Marketing
Nadine Saxon
Office Manager
Loraine Beard
Finance/Training
Belle Robertson
Member Services
Leah Clark
Marketing Executive
Abbie Dryburgh
Marketing Executive
Jo O’Neill
Operations and
Admin Support
Emily Bradley
Regulatory Affairs
The BCF team

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

14. Welcome in our newsletter

15. www.coatings.org.uk
Showcase for members
Product Finder
Database of members
Technical advice to the
public
BCF website

16. Showcase page

17. BCF Product Finder

18. Current products

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
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,
regulatory support and helpdesk
• 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.”
Daniel Bramley, Sales and Marketing, BMS
"BCF Associate membership offers terrific value for money in helping us
access over 95% of the coatings industry. Since joining in 2015, we’ve had
plenty of opportunities to network with members which has led to us forming
key relationships and ultimately, growing our customer base. Also, the helpful
and friendly staff at the BCF are always on hand to offer support.“
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
Emily Bradley
Regulatory Affairs
Emily.Bradley@bcf.co.uk
Ali Brown
Head of Membership
Alison.Brown@bcf.co.uk
Wayne Smith
Regulatory Affairs
Wayne.Smith@bcf.co.uk
Belle Robertson
Technical & Membership
Belle.Robertson@bcf.co.uk
Tom Bowtell
CEO
Tom.Bowtell@bcf.co.uk
Lorraine Beard
Training
Lorraine.Beard@bcf.co.uk
Tania Morrill
Head of Marketing
Tania.Morrill@bcf.co.uk
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