Our Vision
“To be the premier The Independent Distributor Alliance of automotive refinish businesses throughout the UK and Ireland, recognized for setting the highest standards of excellence in service, innovation, and satisfaction for our shareholders, supply partners, and customers.”
Our Mission
“United under the TIDAL banner, we bring together independent UK automotive refinish businesses to deliver best-in-class service. We are dedicated to achieving excellence at every level, ensuring that our shareholders, supply partners, and customers are fully satisfied. Through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to quality, we aim to elevate the standards of the automotive refinish industry and create lasting value for all our stakeholders.”
To be the refinish industry’s preferred independent distributor network
Add value to both alliance partners and refinish customers
Delivering a caring, committed and customer-focused supply solution
Give our partners strong, sustainable and profitable opportunities
Our Cornerstone Partners
SINNEK
SINNEK is a paint system for automotive refinish. The brand is committed to delivery high quality, efficiency, consistency and great colour matching with the latest technology. A premium product made by specialists for specialists who are seeking assurance, safety and the highest profitability.
Future Refinish
TIDAL has introduced an exciting new range of vehicle refinish ancillary products under the “Future Refinish” brand, exclusive to the UK and Ireland. This innovative range is designed to support automotive refinishing professionals with premium-quality materials and solutions tailored to modern refinishing needs.
Cera-Cut
Innovation and Cost Reduction
Cera-Cut is a pioneering ceramic technology abrasive sanding disc that was launched in the UK by TIDAL.
After the success of this product the range was increased to incorporate: premium aluminium oxide; ceramic net strips, 3d silica carbide polishing / finishing pads; ceramic film; cera-fire rapid ceramic stripping discs.
BASLAC
Baslac an easy-to-use range of high-quality refinishing products for all vehicle body repair jobs, at a more than competitive price. baslac benefits from BASF’s market-leading colour competence and coatings expertise. Improve the profitability of your bodyshop, without compromising on quality with baslac.
BASF
BASF create chemistry for a sustainable future. They combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation they enable their customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. BASF are experts in Automotive Coatings, and have unparalleled colour competence.
Our Cornerstone Partners
SINNEK
SINNEK is a paint system for automotive refinish. The brand is committed to delivery high quality, efficiency, consistency and great colour matching with the latest technology. A premium product made by specialists for pecialists who are seeking assurance, safety and the highest profitability.
Future Refinish
TIDAL has introduced an exciting new range of vehicle refinish ancillary products under the “Future Refinish” brand, exclusive to the UK and Ireland. This innovative range is designed to support automotive refinishing professionals with premium-quality materials and solutions tailored to modern refinishing needs.
Cera-Cut
Innovation and Cost Reduction Cera-Cut is a pioneering ceramic technology abrasive sanding discthat was launched in the UK by TIDAL. After the success of this product the range was increased to incorporate: premium aluminium oxide; ceramic net strips, 3d silica carbide polishing / finishing pads; ceramic film; cera-fire rapid ceramic stripping discs. Cera-Cut will continue to add professional, innovative abrasives and consumables to the range. All products have been fully tested and approved in the UK and our aim is to provide an advanced range which improves process and reduces the costs for our users.
BASLAC
Baslac an easy-to-use range of high-quality refinishing products for all vehicle body repair jobs, at a more than competitive price. baslac benefits from BASF’s market-leading colour competence and coatings expertise. Improve the profitability of your bodyshop, without compromising on quality with baslac.
BASF
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. BASF are experts in Automotive Coatings, and have unparalleled colour competence.
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Why Choose a TIDAL Member?
The Independent Distributor Alliance Limited (TIDAL) …. 16 independent refinish distribution specialists united under one brand. Founded in 2017, TIDAL is now totally owned by its 16 partners, reflecting their shared commitment to excellence.
With 30 strategically located sites and a team of over 300 fully trained professionals, we deliver industry-leading expertise and service. Our extensive product portfolio ensures our customers benefit from the most advanced and innovative solutions available.
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