Why Join Us?

Becoming a Member

The British Coatings Federation is the representative body for the UK’s £2 billion-a-year paint, printing ink, powder coating and wallcovering manufacturing industries. The Federation has over 100 companies in membership. Main benefits of membership include guidance on health, safety and environmental matters, an opportunity to influence UK and European legislation, access to industry statistics and to meet on matters of mutual concern within the industry. Members benefit from the support of CEPE, the European Trade Association for our industry. The majority of regulations that are coming our way are driven from the EU Commission and Parliament. Through CEPE and UK Government Departments, we are able to influence legislation so that it not only meets the wishes of the market place but also ensures that is is both practical and achievable. A separate fee is payable to CEPE which is detailed in our application papers. You should also look at the Services and Support and Publications areas of this website.

In order to be eligible as a Full Member, a company must:

• manufacture surface coatings, inks or wallcoverings in the UK or    
• manufacture overseas and sell surface coatings, inks or wallcoverings in the UK

Eligibility rules for membership and subscription arrangements for 2013, together with a summary of benefits of membership, are described in the documents listed below. 

Full Member application form

Benefits of membership

Further information for Suppliers to the Coatings Industry is available here.

Further information for Printing Ink manufacturers is available here.

Further information for Wallcovering manufacturers is available here.

 
If you would like to know more or have any questions please email us at enquiry@bcf.co.uk stating which category of membership you are interested in. Alternatively, telephone us on 01372 365984.  We are happy to post out an information pack, including sample publications and membership application forms.