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BCF: Helping Members Navigate Path through Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic sees us living through uncertain times and this, in turn, means we are seeing government respond with measures unparalleled for peacetime. Moreover, these unprecedented decisions are having to be made quick…David Park, Public Affairs Manager, British Coatings Federation 03.27.20
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BCF: Raw Material Shortages Could Impact on Availability of Food Packaging
Printing ink manufacturers across Europe are reporting reduced availability of ethanol and n- propanol, per BCF.British Coatings Federation 03.23.20
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Sun Chemical Addresses Coronavirus Concerns with Supply Chain Update, Q&A for Customers
“The potential supply chain impact of the Coronavirus around the world is vast and unpredictable," said Jeffrey Shaw, chief supply chain officer, Sun Chemical.03.02.20
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Breaking News | Industry News
EU’s Titanium Dioxide Ruling Sparks Concern
Classification of TiO2 as a category 2 suspected carcinogen by inhalation is a concern to industry groups.George Fuchs, NAPIM, and David Savastano, Ink World 02.20.20
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Additives | Breaking News
BCF: Workers, Users Shouldn't Be Alarmed by TiO2 Classification
The EU published a delegated regulation classifying TiO2 as a category 2 suspected carcinogen by inhalation under EU Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.British Coatings Federation 02.18.20
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What Are VOCs?
Understanding the environmental effects of these harmful chemicals.ECOS Paints 02.04.20
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BCF: Government Must Understand Need for Alignment on Chemicals with EU
The government must understand the need for alignment on chemicals with the EU, according to the coatings industry. The Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid made the news recently with comments he made during an interview with the Financial Times…01.24.20
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Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
BCF: Coatings Industry 'Cautiously Welcomes' New Brexit Deal
82% of BCF members have expressed concerns over new UK chemical regulations.10.18.19
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Architectural Coatings | Color Trends & Forecast
Improve Employee Morale with the Right Paint Color
Offices can benefit from some color, and so will employees.Jennifer Bell, Freelance Writer 10.15.19
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Breaking News | Industry News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
BCF: Coatings Industry Prepared for 'No-deal' Brexit but Fear Border Delays, UK REACH
Moreover, 82% of those surveyed by the BCF have expressed concerns over new UK chemical regulations.10.03.19
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Cefic Level 1 Response Guidelines
Helping to resolve chemical incidents quickly and safely.Ian McDiarmid, New Business Sales Manager, National Chemical Emergency Centre 06.28.19
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Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
BCF: Severe Raw Material Shortages Affect Supply of Paints, Inks
On March 21, Jiangsu Tianjiayi Chemical, a pesticide plant in the Xiangshui Chemical Industrial Park in Chenjiagang, had a massive explosion.05.17.19
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Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
BCF: Coatings Industry Warns of Serious Consequences of a 'No Deal' Brexit
The coatings industry is urging the government to avoid a “no deal” Brexit at all costs, given the significant ramifications for the sector, according to the British Coatings Federation (BCF), the trade association for paints, coatings, p…03.13.19
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Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
BCF Calls for Delay of Poison Centre Regulations
Organization wrote to the UK’s health and safety executive highlighting the major concerns for the coatings and printing ink industries.03.12.19
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Breaking News | Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
BCF Warns of Loss of Millions Due to Brexit Uncertainty
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, the trade association for paints, coatings, prin…01.08.19
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NSF Sustainability Series: Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Development and Verification
Differentiate Your Product and Meet Clients’ Sustainable Procurement NeedsAllison Skinner, Senior Certification Project Manager, NSF International 11.02.18
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Manufacturer Seizes onto Selective Copper Plating
Summary When two stainless steel parts are in direct contact with one another, the constant friction can result in galling of the metal. Just ask Cutting & Wear Limited. C&W is an international supplier of downhole tool technology to equipmen…10.08.18
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NFS International Sustainability Series: Sustainability Reporting in the Coatings Industry
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability programs have become an expectation. Increasingly, customers, investors, and consumers are demanding reports detailing progress on these corporate initiatives and goals. However, developing…Diana Bach, Project Analyst, NSF International 09.10.18
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Searching for Opportunities…
As often noted of recent, the number of mid-sized independent coating companies, and those supplying raw materials to them, continues to diminish. While this decreases the obvious pool of potential coatings and materials supplier acquisition ca…Ben Scharff, Managing Director, Grace Matthews 08.13.18
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NSF Sustainability: Reducing GHG Emissions—Satisfying the Environment, Your Customers & Your Budget
Amid an increasing trend toward setting and meeting aggressive sustainability targets, organizations are scrambling to navigate the complex challenge of quantifying and mitigating their impacts while meeting their customer and investor demands. Fr…Diana Bach, Project Analyst, NSF International 08.09.18
