Crown paints invites MPs to discuss innovation in the north

17 Apr 2019

Crown Paints recently invited the MP, Jake Berry, and chief secretary to the Treasury, Liz Truss MP, to its UK headquarters in Lancashire, to take a tour of the paint manufacturing facility and attend a Q&A session with Crown employees.

The MPs had the opportunity to meet with Crown Paints managing director Philip Cefai, marketing director, decorative Europe Liz Hickson, and manufacturing director Ellis Mudd, who accompanied the two MPs on the factory tour.

Jake and Liz also met with Crown employees from across the business for a Q&A, answering questions about innovation in the north of England, the future of the UK economy and how the government’s upcoming spending review will affect people across the North.

Touring the site, Liz Truss, comments: “Crown Paints have a distinguished history and I was impressed by the company’s innovative spirit and fresh ideas during my visit. I valued the opportunity to answer questions from the staff on a range of issues and discuss their priorities for the future.”

The company also gave the two an insight into how Crown Paints is meeting the demands of the modern paints and coatings industry, driving product innovation, supporting young people entering the industry, and leading the way in sustainability with its earthbalance scheme.

Jake Berry adds: “Historic manufacturing companies like Crown are a vital part of the economy of the North of England, creating jobs and driving innovation, so it was wonderful to meet staff from across the spectrum of the business and discuss some of the issues that are important to them.”

Finally, Crown Paints’ managing director, Philip Cefai, concludes: “At Crown, we pride ourselves on being not just a leading employer in our community, but on our commitment to excellence across all parts of the business. That’s why we’re proud to be leading the way on sustainability measures such as our decision to launch paint containers made from 100 per cent recycled plastic, and our unique social enterprise scheme, NIMTECH, which provides employment and training for long-term unemployed people.

“I hope that Ms Truss and Mr Berry left with a sense of how companies like ours can set the standard for businesses in the UK.”

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