06.17.15
In May, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) welcomed a record number of guests to their Annual Conference in Chester. At the event, nearly 130 delegates enjoyed a full bill of stimulating presentations which included themes of sustainability, manufacturing, economics and legislation, all with relevance to the coatings industry. Guests enjoyed receiving an update of BCF’s numerous activities from the CEO Tom Bowtell, and were also enthralled by the awe-inspiring keynote speaker Richard Noble, OBE who presented the Bloodhound SSC (Super Sonic Car) and the project which will attempt to break the world ground speed record in 2016 by reaching the speed of 1,000 mph. Guests finished the evening with a champagne reception and gala dinner featuring comedian, Mike Osman.
The event marked the launch of PaintCare, an industry-led project to create a circular economy for leftover decorative paint in the UK. PaintCare aims to make better use of the estimated 50 million liters of decorative paint generated each year in the country, much of which ends up in landfills today. The project is backed by various stakeholder
The event marked the launch of PaintCare, an industry-led project to create a circular economy for leftover decorative paint in the UK. PaintCare aims to make better use of the estimated 50 million liters of decorative paint generated each year in the country, much of which ends up in landfills today. The project is backed by various stakeholder
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