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The British Coatings Federation has urged the Government to support its PaintCare initiative, launched this month. PaintCare UK is the UK’s first voluntary, industry‑led takeback scheme for leftover decorative paint and packaging, delivered by the BCF on behalf of paint manufacturers in partnership with participating retail and trade outlets. The …

Professionals are playing an increasingly influential role in helping homeowners choose the right paint colours, according to new research from Crown Trade.  The nationwide survey found that almost all decorators (99%) are asked by customers for input on colour decisions, underlining the demand for supportive colour tools and resources that …

HMG Paints, the UK paint manufacturer, has relaunched its Floor Paint Range, complete with redesigned packaging, a simplified selection process, and an enhanced colour offering. The revamped range consists of three high-performance solutions, now clearly segmented by usage and traffic levels: HydroPro Floor Paint is a water-based, low odour option …

TradeKart, the rapid delivery app-based servicefor tradespeople, has announced a partnership with decorators’ merchant Leyland, meaning customers across London will be able to access rapid delivery of the extensive Leyland range of products. Leyland has 35 stores in prominent locations across London, stocking a comprehensive range of thousands of products …

Crown Paints, the paint manufacturer, has appointed Matt Crossingham as managing director. Crossingham joins the business after nearly 20 years at Wattyl, an Australian subsidiary of Crown’s parent company Hempel Group. He also previously held senior leadership positions at Australia-based paint manufacturer Sherwin-Williams. He said: “Crown is widely recognised across …

Hilton Banks Group, the family-owned company behind the HB42® brand of adhesives, fillers, sealants and coatings has bought specialist paint manufacturer Flag Paints Ltd, based in Burnham on Crouch, Essex. Flag Paints, established in 1939, has built a strong reputation for manufacturing high-quality paints, coatings, and surface finishes for various …

Paint supplier Crown Paints has donated more than 6,000 litres of paint to community groups across the country as part of its commitment to support regeneration through murals and paint projects. The donations form part of Crown’s partnership with Wickes through the Wickes Community Programme, an initiative that supports local …

Hamilton has announced its ‘For the Trade’ range of brushes and rollers is now available at Selco centres across the UK. The distribution agreement marks a significant step in making premium decorating tools more accessible to multi-skilled tradespeople nationwide. Hamilton’s ‘For the Trade’ range launched in September 2021 after months …

Crown Paints has been awarded the Marie Claire Sustainability Award 2024 for Eco-Friendly Decorating Brand of the Year. The paint manufacturer, part of the Hempel Group, a global coatings company whose purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions, impressed with its industry leading commitment to sustainable …

Dulux Academy trained an impressive 299 apprentices across this year’s National Apprenticeship Week. It designed four, free, bespoke online workshops which specifically align with this year’s National Apprenticeship Week theme ‘Skills For Life’, to provide apprentices with valuable skills and knowledge to further their careers and help futureproof the industry. …