BCF is founder member of GPMA

The British Coatings Federation (BCF) is one of eight high profile print and graphic arts trade associations, which came together at the FESPA Exhibition in London, UK to launch a new umbrella group to represent the joint interests of the industry as a whole. The Graphics, Print & Media Alliance (GPMA) has been established to provide the sector with a single authoritative voice.

Joining the BCF as founding members of GPMA are: the British Association for Print & Communication (BAPC), British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF), FESPA UK, Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA), Picon, the Process & Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA) and the Rubicon Network.

Commenting Peter Morris, Chairman of both GPMA and Picon, said: "Our goal is to change the traditional craft image of print into one that is at the leading edge of advanced communication and manufacturing technologies. The industry is highly disparate and, while individual associations play an important role in representing their members’ interests, we need to speak with one strong collective voice if we want to achieve change.”