It was established as the Research Association of British Paint, Colour and Varnish Manufacturers in 1926; in 1971 it changed its name to the Paint Research Association. Historically, the main paint manufacturer in the UK has been ICI, under the trade name of Dulux. Its first main research institute building opened in 1936. In 2005 it moved to the Coatings Technology Centre. In 2015 it moved to Melton. It carried out research for the government and for industry. It claims to be a world authority on paint and surface coatings. More information...
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