British Coatings Federation

The BCF are hiring! We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated individual to join our team here at the BCF. The Sustainability Manager will be working alongside our small regulatory team to deliver outstanding leadership and support on sustainability issues for the federation and its members and to ensure the sector and individual member companies stay ahead of upcoming legislative changes and best practice in regard to sustainability. To find out more and apply, please visit https://lnkd.in/eF89DGMK #NowHiring #Sustainability #Coatings

On #NetZeroWeek, the BCF are proud to be leading the UK coatings industry towards our target of reaching Net Zero by 2050. In November 2023, we launched a sector-wide ‘Net Zero Roadmap’ along with a practical ‘Quick Start Guide’ to support our members on their individual Net Zero journeys. The Roadmap was also awarded Publication of the Year at the 2024 Trade Association Forum Awards. To read our award-winning Roadmap, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ecB7-6Vj #Coatings #NetZero

The British Coatings Federation is pleased to support the inaugural National Dangerous Goods Awareness Day today, which aims to raise the subject of dangerous good and ensure that companies and businesses remain compliant with recent legislative changes. A BADGP webinar is taking place at 1-2:30pm today and is available to both members and non-members of BADGP. Further details can be found at https://lnkd.in/emquuapu, and you can find more campaign resources. To register for the webinar, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dF8Afbeq.

We're pleased to be exhibiting once again as PaintCare UK at Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM Expo) on 11-12 September 2024 at the NEC - National Exhibition Centre! Secure your free ticket and join the UK's leading event for waste, recycling and resource professionals. To register for free, click here: https://lnkd.in/eTk8xzcH We hope to see you there! #RWM2024

Press release - BCF celebrates 800 defibrillator transformations at 2024 charity cycle Last week, the BCF held its fourth annual charity bike ride in support of The Community HeartBeat Charity, starting at their office in Coventry before covering the breadth of the local Warwickshire countryside. This year’s event raised just under £20,000 for CHT and the BCF have now contributed more than £120,000 through fundraising and paint donations from members which have transformed over 800 unused iconic red phone boxes into life-saving defibrillator stations through the Minutes Matter campaign. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eJj9tTGA To find out more about Minutes Matter, please visit the website at: https://lnkd.in/e5WxykYV If you'd still like to donate, please visit our JustGiving page: https://lnkd.in/eE3GnmVU Many thanks to our sponsors Merck Group, INX International Ink Co., AkzoNobel, Dacrylate Paints Ltd., Tronox, BioCote®, Cogent Skills and UPOL. #RideWarwickshire2024

Our Coatings Careers Hub promotes job opportunities in the coatings, printing inks and wallcoverings industries. To find out more and to register your interest, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dgACf2H Here are some of our recent job listings: AkzoNobel are looking for a Materials Operator in Birmingham. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e-Bm43e4 Domino Printing Sciences are looking for a new Process Improvement Specialist (ERP) in Liverpool. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eU2dFy2M PPG are looking for a new Development Chemist in Runcorn. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eFpuTpPj #CoatingsCareersHub #CoatingsJobs #ScienceJobs #NowHiring

BCF Press release – BCF’s Coatings Ambassador programme trains its 50th Ambassador The BCF has partnered with the Royal Society of Chemistry and OIL & COLOUR CHEMISTS' ASSOCIATION since 2019 to form a network of ambassadors from the coatings industry engaging with schools and universities across the UK. The trained cohort has now grown to over 50 ambassadors. Many thanks to Cogent Skills for running our workshops each year to support the growth of the programme. https://lnkd.in/ebVb6gEd #CoatingsAmbassadors #StemAmbassadors #SIPAmbasssadors

The BCF would like to thank everyone who has taken part in today's 2024 Charity Cycle: Ride Warwickshire! We hope all our riders enjoyed the day, and thank you to everyone who has donated to our fundraiser for The Community HeartBeat Charity. Many thanks to our sponsors Merck Group, INX International Ink Co., AkzoNobel, Dacrylate Paints Ltd., Tronox, BioCote® , Cogent Skills and UPOL. To donate to our JustGiving page, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eE3GnmVU

The inaugural National Dangerous Goods Awareness Day is taking place on 11th July 2024 and aims to raise the subject of dangerous good and ensure that companies and businesses remain compliant with recent legislative changes. British Coatings Federation are supporting the Awareness Day on 11th July 2024. A BADGP webinar will launch the day and is available to both members and non-members of BADGP. Prior to the day, useful posters and Tool Box talks will be posted daily from 1st July which companies may find of use for training their staff. Further details can be found at https://lnkd.in/emquuapu, which includes link to register for the webinar, downloads and videos.

BCF's Charity Cycle: Ride Warwickshire is taking place tomorrow! We look forward to seeing you all there. Many thanks to our sponsors Merck Group, INX International Ink Co., AkzoNobel, Dacrylate Paints Ltd., Tronox, BioCote®, Cogent Skills and UPOL. To donate to our JustGiving page, please visit https://lnkd.in/eE3GnmVU #CharityEvent #CycleRide #Fundraiser