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BCF Reports Coatings Companies Have Subdued Confidence as Brexit Nears

Findings show that without access to the single market, 20% will move their businesses from the UK.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

The latest statistics from the British Coatings Federation (BCF) show subdued confidence in the UK coatings industry. with companies taking a more pessimistic view on the outlook for paints, coatings and printing inks sales in the remainder of 2017. The Federation’s Business Confidence Index is now at its lowest level since the survey began in 2012 with BCF attributing much of this to the uncertainty caused by Brexit.   “Our members are calling for regulatory harmony,” said Tom Bowtell, chief ...

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