As with many other manufacturing sectors, the UK coatings, printing inks and wallcoverings industries have experienced an uncertain year with COVID-19, not helped by the continued lack of clarity on a trade deal with the EU.   As expected, the British Coatings Federation‘s members are more positive than they were in the dark days of June, but confidence is still weaker than average and far lower than the pre-Brexit levels.    Whilst decorative coatings have seen strong growth this ...