The British Coatings Federation (BCF) and the China National Coatings Industry Association (CNCIA) signed a long-term training agreement on March 27 in Puyang, China, at the 2019 China Coatings Summit.
The coatings industry is urging government to avoid a no-deal Brexit at all costs, given the significant ramifications for the sector, according to the British Coatings Federation.
At a launch event in the House of Lords, representatives from the surface engineering and coatings sectors met with parliamentarians, academics and Lords to recognize the importance of the sector in driving manufacturing growth in the post-Brexit UK.
The coatings industry could suffer severe disruption, a loss of millions of pounds and a drain on investment with less than three months to go before Brexit, warns the British Coatings Federation (BCF), the trade association for paints, coatings, printing inks and wallcoverings manufacturers.
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has published its "No Deal Guide" for members, aimed at supporting the industry for the potential impact Brexit may have on their businesses.
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has recently launched a purpose-built apprenticeship service to meet the specific development and employment needs of paints, inks and wallcoverings companies.
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) welcomed the publication of the government's white paper, "The United Kingdom's Exit From and New Partnership with The European Union," which was released on July 12, 2018.