National painting contractor Bagnalls has been named on the shortlist for the Employer of the Year category at the British Business Awards 2026 – one of the most competitive business awards in the UK.

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

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 has successfully completed a major redecoration project at The Milner Hotel, a four-star landmark in the heart of historic York.

Bagnalls’ Management Trainees have successfully completed an inspiring outward-bound development programme.

Bagnalls has successfully completed an external decorating project at the Watling JCB Peterborough branch.

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

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.

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.

Bagnalls is delighted to announce a new milestone in its long-standing relationship with Dulux and parent company AkzoNobel.

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

National painting contractor, Bagnalls, has received a prestigious Princess Royal Training Award for its long-standing Painting and...

Bagnalls has had a passion for painting since 1875 and now the national decorating contractors are changing the game for female...

Despite various environmental initiatives within the painting industry to help recycle plastic and metal paint packaging, a high percentage of plastic waste is still incinerated rather than recycled – this process also causes problems, releasing dangerous greenhouse gases. Environmental activist group, Greenpeace UK, estimates that incinerating a single tonne of plastic releases over two tonnes of harmful CO2 into the atmosphere. It’s clear that another solution is needed – a

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

Quality national decorating contractor Bagnalls has again been ‘Highly Commended’ for its apprenticeship schemes for the second...

Bagnalls is the proud winner of the Large Business Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award. The commercial painters and decorators won...

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