BCF Survey
Our New CEO, Tony Mash, would like to hear your thoughts on the BCF and its future. Please take part in our online survey by
clicking here
Welcome to the BCF Website from Tony Mash, the new CEO
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Message from the CEO
50 days into the job and I am even more positive about the future of the British Coatings Federation than I was when I joined at the beginning of April.
I have visited a number of member companies around the
UK
and plan more visits in the months ahead. Everywhere I have gone, it is clear that the British Coatings Federation has an important role to play in the industries it serves and I see it as my role to ensure that your Federation adapts to the changing needs of Member companies.
In the coming months, you will see the BCF organizing a range of new activities. These have already been approved by the BCF Board and reflect the results of the recent Members’ survey. A number of new functional working parties aimed at business process improvement and public relations will be launched. Members will be invited to participate in a series of events which will be developed to help companies gain access to best practice in many aspects of business management.
Our motto going forward is ‘Prosper and Grow’, and we look forward to seeing all members gain material benefit from this new role for the BCF.
Those who attended the BCF Annual Conference and Dinner enjoyed an exceptionally well-organised event and a wide range of speakers who helped focus our minds on current issues facing the Coatings industry. We are already working on the format and location of next year’s event and look forward to increased participation in this banner event for the BCF.
Finally, we have been reminded recently of deadlines that are approaching on REACH and GHS in particular, that require the attention of our Members. We have recently held an update seminar on GHS issues and there will be similar events covering important REACH issues in early June.
Our experts are ready to help if you need more advice on these topics. Give us a call or join in the seminars.
Tony Mash
Chief Executive Officer
News - BCF moved to new offices on Friday the 20th March
Our new address from 20th March will be:-
The
Stables
Thorncroft Manor
Thorncroft Drive
Leatherhead
Surrey
KT22 8JB
Telephone number remains the same 01372 360660. Please note the new fax number 01372 700851.
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) is the sole trade association for the decorative, industrial and powder coatings, printing inks and wallcoverings manufacturing industry in the
UK
. It represents a total market in the
UK
of £2.2 billion.
The BCF represents 130 companies, which produce about 90% of the
UK
output of coatings, printing inks and wallcoverings. The Federation provides training initiatives, programmes and qualifications for the surface coatings industry; lobbies
UK
, European and International authorities for the benefit of members; develops industry-focussed guidance; agrees industry priorities; and encourages industry best practice.
If you are looking for a supplier of a particular type of paint, ink, coating or wallcovering, please visit our Product Finder.

Any enquiries should be directed to enquiry@bcf.co.UK
