Sector Focus: Coatings & Finishes | 39
SUMMARY
■The UK coatings sector is a net- exporter, to the tune of nearly a billion pounds a year
■Raw material prices remain much higher than a year to 18 months ago
■DIY still makes up the bulk of wood coatings sales
■BCF is hosting its annual Net Zero seminar in March
COATINGS COVERED
David Park, public affairs manager at the British Coatings Federation, spoke to TTJ about the challenges and opportunities ahead for wood coatings manufacturers
TTJ: YOU RELAUNCHED YOUR MANIFESTO FOR THE COATINGS SECTOR DURING THE RUN-UP TO THE GENERAL ELECTION – CAN YOU RECAP ON WHY YOU DID THIS AND WHAT THE MANIFESTO COVERS? David Park: We wanted to clarify our key asks for election candidates in the run up to the election. We have since updated it again to take account of the new government’s policies and actions, although the five key asks remain broadly the same: a clear and consistent regulatory framework; a long- term industrial strategy; a focus on skills and education, especially STEM subjects; more support for businesses for the transition to Net Zero; and greater support to improve trade opportunities both with the EU and globally. ►
Above: Few parts of UK manufacturing will succeed without a strong coatings sector
www.ttjonline.com | January/February 2025 | TTJ
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