British Coatings Federation (BCF) has announced the finalists for Coatings Care, a voluntary programme which provides an opportunity for members to benchmark their environmental performance against 45 KPIs.

In the 2026 Awards, to be announced on 12th November in Leeds, Pronto Industrial Paints Ltd has been listed in The Coatings Care Overall Best Performer Award, which is presented to the company that has demonstrated best in class performance across a range of key performance indicators, including VOC emissions, energy consumption, waste and recycling, and accident and incident statistics.

The shortlisted companies for this award are:

• AkzoNobel Decorative Paints (Ashington)
• Farrow & Ball (Wimborne)
• Pronto Industrial Paints (Chesterfield)
• Pulse Printing Products (Bristol)
• Teal & Mackrill Ltd (Hull).

BCF CEO Tom Bowtell commented: “The competition was incredibly strong again this year, with one of the most impressive fields we have seen from across the industry. Every shortlisted company should be proud of its achievement. It was particularly encouraging to receive such strong entries across all 12 categories, showcasing the sector’s innovation, excellence in customer service, commitment to corporate social responsibility and continued focus on sustainability.”

Pronto MD David Beckford commented: “Having won this prestigious award 3 times previously, it is an honour to be shortlisted in 2026. A testament to the hard work that our employees put in every day to run the site to the best of their abilities.”