The UK The coatings industry is one of the most looked at,

yet overlooked industries. 17% of the UKs economy

coatings depends on our products every day, and over 300,000
people work with paint, printing inks, powder coatings and
industry wallcoverings.

Industries dependent on our products

The UK coatings industry
9bn Treatment and coating
of metals
30bn
34bn Construction of other
civil engineering
projects

Manufacture of motor vehicles

57bn
4bn
Construction of
residential and non-
residential buildings

Building of ships and boats 300,000 employed

in the supply chain
Coatings
Printers
25bn 18bn 25%
manufacturing
11bn 6%
Coatings
Wallcoverings distribution
Building completion and
3% 9%
finishing
Industrial
Manufacture of air and spacecraft coatings
and related machinery applicators
9%
Printing and service activities related to printing Vehicle refinish
paints sprayers Painters and
5% decorators
Source: UK Office of National Statistics - size of industries using paint, printing inks, powder coatings and wallcoverings
43%

Coatings sales volume

The UK is a net exporter
of paints, coatings and
printing inks

3 out of every 4 cans of

paint sold in the UK are
made here

Waste from coatings

manufacturing
1996 2015

Our Agenda 17%

3%
5%
20%
8%
7%

65%
Reduce the cost and complexity of regulation 75%

Enhance competitiveness
Dramatic reduction in waste, record levels
Ensure a level playing field of recycling

Promote the coatings industry and its exports

Working with our supply chain to maximise influence

Ensure the training of the next generation of skilled workers

Stimulate sustainable innovation

The sole trade association representing 90% of the UK paint,
printing inks, powder coatings and wallcoverings industries