HMG Paints Receives JOSCAR Supplier Accreditation

HMG Paints, an independent paint manufacturer based in the U.K., has received JOSCAR supplier accreditation. The Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR) registration mark is valued in the defense, aerospace and security community, and indicates to potential customers that HMG has demonstrated its commitment and credentials to the industry.

JOSCAR is recognized by purchasers in the defense community such as BAE Systems, Babcock, Boeing, Leidos, Leonardo QinetiQ, Raytheon, Rolls Royce and the Ministry of Defense (MOD). It is used as a single repository for prequalification and compliance information to determine if a supplier is “fit for business.” The accreditation enables HMG Paints to further develop its sales within the defense industry and other markets.

“We are delighted to have gained the JOSCAR supplier accreditation,” says Alan Sharples, defense sales manager at HMG Paints. “The award is testament to the investment and innovation we’ve made into the business and the marketplace over the last few years. It also represents a huge opportunity area for us and we’re excited to start working with the businesses who utilize JOSCAR to find suppliers.”

All of HMG’s Defense coatings, including its Def Stan 80-225 system, are also Made in Britain accredited. As a British-based manufacturer, HMG says it can provide fast delivery across its entire range, which the company believes can benefit businesses that use JOSCAR.

“With prequalification via JOSCAR, we are looking forward to getting started on some very exciting projects with members,” Sharples says. “Being a British SME, we can manufacture and deliver products fast, and now with JOSCAR accreditation, we can do it even faster by removing prequalification and reducing procurement timescales.”

In addition to the JOSCAR accreditation, HMG Paints has signed up for the Armed Forces Covenant, a program promoting that veterans or those currently serving in the armed forces and their families are treated fairly.  The company is also Cyber Essentials Certified and a member of the Make UK Defense.