BCF Annual Handbook & Membership Directory 2017/2018 | Page 3

CONTENTS Contents Introduction The President’s report 5 Chief Executive’s report 7 Board of Directors 9 Editorial Shaping the future for coatings in Brexit-Britain 12 BCF public affairs activity bolstered in new political landscape 14 Contact us: Supply chain lobbying 17 Strategic alliances in the supply chain 18 Maximising the opportunity for leftover paint in the UK 20 A major marine initiative promotes best practice in the DIY use of antifouling paints 22 British Coatings Federation Limited, Riverbridge House, Guildford Road, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 9AD Tel: 01372 365 989 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.coatings.org.uk Stamping down on non-compliance in the vehicle refinish sector 24 Delivering the training and apprenticeships that BCF members want 26 Promoting a career in coatings 27 Publicity 30 Sector-wide business support 32 Partnerships 35 European projects 36 Industry statistics 38 2016 BCF Awards 40 Industry programmes 42 Printing inks 44 Industrial and powder coatings 46 Decorative coatings 50 Wallcoverings 52 Membership of the Federation 54 Board of Directors 56 Chairmen of committees 57 Federation staff and consultants 58 Past Presidents & Silver Medallists 59 Accounts 60 Glossary 66 Membership directory 67 Acknowledgements for images: Graham & Brown HMG Paints Little Greene Marabu (UK) Pexa Sherwin-Williams Tremco illbruck Whilst every care has been taken in compiling this publication, and the statements contained herein are believed to be correct, the publishers and the promoters will not accept responsibility for any inaccuracies. Reproduction of any part of this publication without permission is strictly forbidden. BCF make no recommendation in respect of any of the advertisers, and no recommendation may be implied by way of the presence of their advertisements. 3