Crown Paints welcomed MP for Rossendale and Darwen Jake Berry and Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Liz Truss MP, to its UK headquarters in Darwen, Lancashire, to take a tour of the paint manufacturing facility and attend a Q&A session with Crown employees.

During the course of the visit, Mr Berry and Ms Truss met 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.

The MPs 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.


The company was able to give the visiting VIPs 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.

Liz Truss commented: "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."

Jake Berry added: "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."