MD’s update – July 2021
A bit of a personal post. 22 years ago this week (5th July) I arrived at Pronto for the very first time. As a Shell STEP undergraduate, I was tasked with creating a website for the company. The very first […]
UK REACH is a major threat to UK manufacturing, says coatings industry survey
The latest survey of British Coatings Federation (BCF) members reveals UK coatings manufacturers are increasingly concerned about the effects of the new UK chemical regulations. Almost 80% of respondents believe UK REACH will impact negatively on their businesses, with the […]
Global coatings update
We’re always interested in what is happening at the top of the market, as invariably things do trickle down through the supply chain – some quicker than others. And it’s encouraging to see some big shifts in some of our […]
MDs blog – Demand and Supply update, June 2021
Writing in response to a recent BBC Business piece about building projects being hit by lack of supplies and price rises (26/5/21) I commented that we’ve been in the eye of this storm for several months now. We’re confident that […]
MDs blog – Demand and Supply update, May 2021
It’s undeniable that the impact of Brexit import/export delays, the ongoing international pandemic and some unfortunate extraneous events in our sector’s supply chain are causing a great many of us a sleepless night or two right now. Demand But […]
MD’s blog – 2021 and a more hopeful spring for the coatings industry
Like many SME UK businesses who have adapted and worked tirelessly to support staff and customers over the disruption of the last 12 months, we’re delighted to see a roadmap from the UK Government for the re-opening of the country. […]
Spring focus – facilities maintenance (floor paints)
At Pronto, we’re cautiously optimistic about the UK Government’s plan to take the country out of lockdown. And we think there will be a big demand from site owners looking to get their facilities ready for business. So, through March […]
Things to consider when coating steel and other metals
In this article we explore how to get the most from coatings for steel, critical steps in surface preparation and identify primers from Pronto’s range that are ideal for different applications. Preparation In all cases, surfaces should be cleaned […]
MD’s blog – Selling paint in a post EU operating environment
There’s no doubt we’re facing some testing times in our industry and global commerce at large. We worked hard in 2020 to firstly ensure we could keep our factory open safely and supply those who needed our products through the […]
Pronto Paints comments on the UK’s Free Trade Agreement and BCF’s response
The representative body of the UK coating industry, the British Coating Federation (BCF) responded with cautious optimism to the last minute Free Trade Agreement agreed between the UK and EU at the turn of the year. Operating in the knowledge […]