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Contractor Reveals Sustainability Insights For 2026
Bagnalls, a national painting contractor with a Head Office in Cleckheaton, understands more than most that the world of sustainability is always evolving.


A Yorkshire Family Firm Painting A Future Built On Heritage
In an industry often driven by short-term contracts and shifting ownership, Bagnalls stands out as a rare constant. Founded in 1875 and still family-owned nearly 150 years later, Bagnalls is one of the UK’s most respected names in its field.


Bagnalls Completes Redecoration of Four-Star Hotel In Historic York
Bagnalls has successfully completed a major redecoration project at The Milner Hotel, a four-star landmark in the heart of historic York.


Bagnalls Management Trainees Take On Outward-Bound Challenge
Bagnalls’ Management Trainees have successfully completed an inspiring outward-bound development programme.

Sophie Andrews - Content Creator, Family Business United
Jan 131 min read


Bagnalls Delivers External Decorating Upgrade At Watling JCB
Bagnalls has successfully completed an external decorating project at the Watling JCB Peterborough branch.

Sophie Andrews - Content Creator, Family Business United
Jan 92 min read


Bagnalls Crowned National Winner At Apprenticeship And Skills Awards
National painting contractor, Bagnalls, has triumphed at the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards 2025, winning The Aptem Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Award.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Tanfield’s Historic Locomotive Shed Gets A Fresh Look
The world’s oldest working railway has received a careful touch-up, as specialist decorators Bagnalls completed a major restoration of Tanfield Railway’s famed locomotive shed — believed to be the oldest still in use anywhere in the world.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 24, 20252 min read


Updated Decoration For The Music Room At The British Academy
Bagnalls has completed an extensive programme of internal redecoration works within the Music Room at the British Academy, an elegant space styled in the manner of Louis XVI.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 17, 20252 min read


Invaluable Support For Bagnalls From Dulux’s Apprenticeship Levy
Bagnalls is delighted to announce a new milestone in its long-standing relationship with Dulux and parent company AkzoNobel.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 17, 20252 min read


Success For Bagnalls For The 2025 Apprenticeship and Skills Awards
Celebrated commercial painting and decorating contractor Bagnalls has enjoyed further awards success at the 22nd Apprenticeship and Skills Awards 2025 regional heats.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 29, 20253 min read


Bagnalls Receives Prestigious Princess Royal Training Award During Its 150th Anniversary Year
National painting contractor, Bagnalls, has received a prestigious Princess Royal Training Award for its long-standing Painting and...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 27, 20252 min read


Bagnalls Commissions The UK’s First Bib & Brace For Female Decorators
Bagnalls has had a passion for painting since 1875 and now the national decorating contractors are changing the game for female...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jun 17, 20253 min read


Bagnalls Celebrate 150th Anniversary
Bagnalls, based in Cleckheaton celebrates 150 years as a family run and managed business on March 13th, 2025. Originally established in...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Mar 13, 20252 min read


Bagnalls ‘Highly Commended’ At National Apprenticeship & Skills Awards
Quality national decorating contractor Bagnalls has again been ‘Highly Commended’ for its apprenticeship schemes for the second...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Bagnalls Win Big At West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards
Bagnalls is the proud winner of the Large Business Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award. The commercial painters and decorators won...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Bagnalls Does Its Bit for Sustainability
This Plastic Free July, award-winning national decorating contractors Bagnalls is doing its bit to protect our planet. Small actions can...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 2, 20242 min read


Family Business Top 100 Recognition For Stephen Bagnall
We are delighted to announce that Stephen Bagnall of Alfred Bagnall & Sons Limited has been included within the inaugural Family Business...

Sophie Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 10, 20231 min read


Employing Apprentices For Over 100 Years
Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week Family Business United spoke to a number of family firms that employ apprentices to get their...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Feb 3, 20234 min read
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