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About the British Coatings FederationWho we areThe British Coatings Federation is the Trade Association representing the interests of the decorative paints, industrial and powder coatings, printing inks, and wallcovering manufacturers in the UK. We have over 140 Full manufacturer members and another over 100 Associate/supplier companies in membership. In all, BCF's members represent 95% of all the UK sales of paints, coatings, printing inks and wallcoverings, making us the authoritative voice of the sector.Contact the team (Members Only) Contact the team (Non-members) The BCF sets out to:
HistoryThe National Federation of Associated Paint, Colour and Varnish Manufacturers of the United Kingdom was incorporated on 20th November 1911, which fifty years later became the Paintmakers Association of Great Britain Limited. After merging
with the Society of British Printing Ink Manufacturers in 1993, the British Coatings Federation came into existence and was expanded to include the Wallcovering Manufacturers Association in 2005. What benefits does BCF provide?RegulationLobbyingStatisticsRecognitionNetworking
About the sectorThe UK coatings industry directly contributes £4 billion a year to the UK economy, employing 15,000 people: plus our sector is a net-exporter. In turn our members’ products are used downstream across various other industries, supplying
the construction, home improvement, health, medical devices, agriculture and food, printing, automotive, aerospace and other advanced manufacturing sectors, collectively worth nearly £300 billion per annum to UK plc. 300,000 people
are directly involved in manufacturing, applying or using our members’ products. AwardsPublication of the Year 2024Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards Good Governance Award 2023Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards Best Trade Association
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