As we’ve been sharing over recent weeks, we’ve been marking 35 years of continuous industrial coatings supply in the UK. As part of the celebration, we’ve looked back on some of the biggest milestones and put together a little animation […]
What is bleeding when working with industrial coatings? Bleeding through is usually caused by the full or partial re-dissolving of the previous coat or an ingredient of a previous coat. It can occur when strong solvents are used in […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 2020 Awards, to be announced on 6th November, Pronto Paints […]
As a full member of the British Coatings Federation (BCF), Pronto Paints is delighted to announce its support for Reshoring UK, a unique collaboration of leading industrial engineering associations to assist manufacturers to connect with trusted, accredited suppliers capable of delivering products […]
As we continue to journey through lockdown towards a ‘new normal’, we’re continuing to support essential organisations with our new WHO formulation Handrub Sanitiser (ABC:800). Since making it available mid April it has been available online only in 12 x […]