Clearview National June 2017 - Issue 187 | Page 4

FROMTHEEDITOR The buzz surrounding the Fit Show continues long after the exhibition closes its doors. And the hard work that goes into preparing for such a celebrated industry event shifts from planning to following up on the many sales leads, business opportunities and new contacts that are generated at the show. Look out for our comprehensive review of the Fit Show 2017 in our July issue. » » IN THE RUN UP TO THE SHOW, PRODUCT innovation was a key theme in the stand plans for many of the exhibitors. On page 18, Liniar says it is innovation that has always been key to the success of the company and this philosophy has now been acknowledged at the highest level with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise. Manufacturer and supplier of insulated glass components, Thermoseal Group, has also been proclaimed a winner of The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in the category of International Trade. Find out more on page 26. Our ‘7 Things You Didn’t Know About…’ this month, might appeal to those among you who enjoy a bit of a flutter. Find out how the Ffos Las race course, home of the Welsh Champion Hurdle, is linked to Victorian Sliders on page 21. This issue sees our penultimate instalment of our ‘Women in Industry’ feature, this time from Samantha Hill, Marketing Manager at Thermoseal Group on page 29. She notes that there are more women coming into the industry and says her experience of the industry is that all are welcome. And that is be something we should all be proud of. Advancements in products for the heritage market continue to be made and we update you on those in our Heritage feature on page 51, featuring Slenderline Glass, HWL Trade Frames, Mighton Products, Glazerite UK Group Limited with Thistle Windows and Conservatories, Roseview Windows and Alumatherm. Similarly, on page 56 begins a special