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Press releases
24 September 2025
Press release – Coatings Care 2025 finalists unveiled: setting the standard for sustainable practice »
    The British Coatings Federation (BCF) is celebrating the invaluable contribution of companies to the coati...
06 August 2025
Press release – Finalists revealed for the British Coatings Federation’s 2025 Awards »
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) are pleased to announce the shortlisted entries for the 2025 Awards. Following a ser...
01 August 2025
Press release – BCF Issues Statement on EU TiO2 Court Case: ‘Victory for Common Sense’ »
  The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has today dismissed an appeal from the European Commission and France against...
14 July 2025
Press release - BCF Comments on Defra Consultation on Extending Registration Deadlines for UK REACH »
    Responding to Defra’s new consultation on extending – yet again – the registration deadlines for UK REAC...
10 July 2025
Press release – Pedalling for a purpose: BCF gears up to support The Myton Hospices at Charity Cycle »
    Image: BCF CEO Tom Bowtell with riders at BCF’s fifth annual Charity Cycle: Ride Warwickshire On Fr...
17 June 2025
Press release - Empowering the next generation: BCF leads industry-wide careers initiative »
      IMAGE: BCF’s Coatings NextGen Council Co-Chairs Andrew Roser (left) and Helen Andert...
06 June 2025
Press release – UK Coatings industry unites for future-ready strategy at 2025 BCF Annual Conference »
    BCF launched its new Careers Strategy to raise awareness of the value proposition for the coatings indust...
30 May 2025
Press release - BCF sponsors Parliamentary event to engage with policymakers »
       IMAGES: (1) BCF CEO Tom Bowtell addressing delegates at The Industry Forum; (2) Tom Bowte...
25 April 2025
Press release – BCF’s Essential Coatings Campaign Returns to Parliament »
    IMAGE: BCF President Sharon Harte with Adam Jogee MP at the BCF’s Parliamentary event at Portcullis Ho...
01 April 2025
Press release - BCF members report record-breaking satisfaction levels in 2025 survey »
Member satisfaction levels hit 98% in 2025 Survey confirms numerous strengths and very few weaknesses in the current BCF...
26 March 2025
Press release – BCF CEO Tom Bowtell hosts official launch of World Paint and Coatings Week »
    IMAGE: BCF CEO and World Coatings Council President Tom Bowtell celebrating the launch of the ina...
13 March 2025
Press release - Inaugural World Paint and Coatings Week to be held 24th – 28th March 2025 »
The first ever World Paint and Coatings Week will take place over 24th-28th March 2025. This new initiative – launched by...
02 December 2024
Press release - BCF Coatings Care report finds industry improvement across sustainability measures »
British Coatings Federation (BCF) has been running its Coatings Care programme since 1996. Coatings Care measures a range...
07 November 2024
Press release – UK coatings sector celebrates excellence at the 2024 BCF Awards »
The winners of the 2024 British Coatings Federation (BCF) Awards were announced on 6th November at The Milner Hotel in Yor...
18 October 2024
CEPE Press release: CEPE announces new Chairman and Board members, agrees collaboration with BCF »
CEPE has elected David Beckford, Managing Director of Pronto Paints and Past President of the British Coatings Federa...
14 October 2024
Press release - BCF welcomes Government’s Industrial Strategy Green Paper »
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) - representing more than 140 members that contribute £4 billion annually to the UK e...
30 September 2024
Press release – BCF CEO Tom Bowtell wins prestigious award for outstanding leadership »
British Coatings Federation CEO, Tom Bowtell, wins Memcom’s ‘CEO Leadership Award’ for 2024. BCF also won a ‘Highly Comme...
26 July 2024
Press release – Shortlist announced for the British Coatings Federation’s 2024 Awards »
    The British Coatings Federation (BCF) are pleased to announce the shortlisted entries for the 2024 Awards....
02 July 2024
Press release - BCF celebrates 800 defibrillator transformations at 2024 charity cycle »
    Image: BCF CEO Tom Bowtell with riders at BCF’s fourth annual Charity Cycle: Ride Warwickshire On Fr...
26 June 2024
Press release – BCF’s Coatings Ambassador programme trains its 50th Ambassador »
The British Coatings Federation has partnered with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and Oil & Colour Chemists’ Ass...
12 June 2024
Press release – American Coatings Association President & CEO Andy Doyle awarded Silver Medal »
Andy Doyle was awarded the UK coatings industry’s highest honour, the Silver Medal, at the British Coatings Federation Con...
28 May 2024
Press release – The future of the UK coatings industry takes precedence at the 2024 BCF Conference »
Calling of the UK General Election allowed BCF to remind delegates of its five asks for the future Government in its Esse...
30 April 2024
Press release - BCF launches new ‘eco’ paints guide to help consumers make informed DIY choices »
The British Coatings Federation launches Demystifying ‘Eco’ Paints guide to help consumers better understand green credent...
08 April 2024
Press release – UK Coatings industry launches Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Charter »
On 8th April 2024, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) announced the launch of the UK Coatings industry's first Equity,...
19 March 2024
Press release – World Coatings Council re-elects President Bowtell and thanks Doyle for contribution »
  At the World Coatings Council’s annual meeting in March 2024, Tom Bowtell, Chief Executive of the British Coatings...
13 March 2024
Press release – BCF President named for contribution in 2024 Women in Trade Associations Powerlist »
      IMAGE: BCF President Sharon Harte, Managing Director of Dacrylate Paints Ltd. The B...
23 February 2024
Press release – UK Coatings Industry’s Net Zero Roadmap awarded Publication of the Year »
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) secured a win in the Publication of the Year category at the 2024 Trade Association...
05 December 2023
Press release - New BCF report highlights essential coatings contribution to economy »
British Coatings Federation (BCF), representing more than 140 members that contribute £4 billion annually to the UK econom...
14 November 2023
Press release - British Coatings Federation publishes roadmap to Net Zero »
  BCF, representing more than 140 members that contribute £4 billion annually to UK economy, says roadmap is just t...
10 November 2023
BCF ‘cautiously optimistic’ about new Government outline for Chemical Regulations in the UK »
    A newly published ‘policy direction’ by Defra for UK REACH has been received with cautious optimism by t...
20 October 2023
Press release – UK coatings sector celebrates young talent at record-breaking 13th awards ceremony »
The winners of the 2023 British Coatings Federation (BCF) Awards were announced on 19th October at The Grand Hotel in Birm...
02 October 2023
Press release – BCF crowned Best Trade Association of the Year at the 2023 Memcom Excellence Awards »
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) were awarded the prestigious title of Best Trade Association of the Year at the 2023...
19 September 2023
Press release – Trade bodies collaborate in industry effort to help consumers be more sustainable »
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) and the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) have collaborated to produce a new...
07 September 2023
BCF press release – Recognising sustainable best practice as Coatings Care 2023 finalists announced »
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) is celebrating best practice in environmental stewardship and sustainability with th...
10 July 2023
Press release – Shortlist announced for the British Coatings Federation’s 2023 Awards »
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) are pleased to announce the shortlisted entries for the 2023 Awards. Following a ser...

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