About TIDAL

Proud to work together

TIDAL unites independent distributors around shared goals. Our mission, vision and values guide how we work together and how we continue to raise standards across the refinish industry.

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Why we exist

Our Mission Statement

We exist to raise the standard in the automotive refinish industry by delivering smart, expert solutions through a trusted network of independent businesses. Driven by pride, built on consistency and committed to doing what we say we will, we deliver the quality, service and outcomes our customers, partners and supply chain rely on.

We’re evolving

Our Vision Statement

To be the UK and Ireland’s leading alliance of independent automotive refinish distributors, recognised for setting the benchmark in service, quality, consistency and innovation.

 

Through trust, collaboration and unmatched expertise, we drive the industry to grow, adapt and thrive.

 

As the industry continues to evolve, so does TIDAL. Supporting better products and opportunities for training our alliance cares about creating measurable outcomes which make a difference to the entire supply chain

Our Values

Guiding how we work together

Our values reflect how TIDAL and its distributor partners operate – straightforward, dependable and committed to raising standards across the automotive refinish industry. They guide how we make decisions, support our partners, and deliver results that strengthen the network and the customers we serve.

Customer and partner focused

We prioritise the needs of our customers, partners and suppliers – building trusted relationships that drive shared success.

Forward thinking

We embrace change, anticipate industry shits and continuously adapt to deliver value to the refinishing sector.

Trusted expertise

Our strength is in the experience, knowledge and reliability of our people, recognised across the industry.

Commercially driven

We take pride in delivering effective, profitable solutions that help our members, suppliers and customers grow together.

Delivery you can depend on

We provide consistent, reliable service delivering the right products, advice and support across every aspect of the supply chain.

Meet the TIDAL leaders

The team driving TIDAL forward

TIDAL is powered by experienced people from independent refinish distributors across the UK and Ireland. Each brings industry knowledge, shared purpose and a commitment to strengthening the alliance.

Bill Skingsley

Director

Car Colour Services

Daniel Belcher

Director

Car Paint Company

Graham Smith

Managing Director

Granville Supplies

Jake House

Managing Director

Nuneaton Replacement Panels

Jason Andrews

Managing Director

Turner Supplies

Jeff Morgan

Managing Director

Car Paint Warehouse

Jonathan Penny

Managing Director

Shop Bodyshop Direct

Martyn Newbery

Director

Allparts Refinishing

Paul O'Reilly

Managing Director

Beyond Surface Solutions

Paul Spickett

Managing Director

Berkshire Parts & Panels

Scott McKinlay

Managing Director

Paintline

Steve Hanson

Sales Director

Spray Centre

Steve Miles

Managing Director

Bitec

What makes TIDAL different

Independent strength. Shared standards. One trusted alliance.

We’re a national alliance of independent distributors who share a goal of raising standards across the refinish industry. Every member brings their own local expertise, while the network delivers the strength, consistency and innovation that only true collaboration can achieve.

Local expertise, personal service

National strength, shared standard

Consistency you can trust

Expertise and innovation

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The alliance in numbers

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Meet our network

The strength behind TIDAL

Across the UK and Ireland, 17 distributors make up the alliance. Together, they form a network that delivers expertise, consistency and national reach.

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Car Colour Services logo in white
Berkshire Parts & Panels logo in white
Car Paint Warehouse logo in white
Beyond Surface Solutions logo in white
Bitec logo in white
Paintline logo in white
Martin Brown Paints logo in white
Car Paint Company logo in white
Fisher Motor Factors logo in white
Nuneaton Replacement Panels logo in white
Granville Supplies logo in white
Express Paints logo in white
Rainbow Paints logo in white
Turner Supplies logo in white
Spray Centre logo in white
Shop Bodyshop Direct logo in white

Ready to work with a network that understands your business?

Speak to our team and find out how TIDAL can make a difference for you.