Preview
44 | MARCH 2017
Preview
FIT SHOW SPEAKERS
BUZZ BUILDS AROUND NEW FIT SHOW
The FIT Show organisers say they are continuing to recruit the best of the best from the window , door and conservatory industry for the upcoming NEC show . New exhibitors are being added as the contracts continue to roll in with only a couple of months to go .
With 87 % of floor space booked at the National Exhibition Centre for this year ’ s event – that ’ s a whopping 54 % more space than the total at FIT Show 2016 – the excitement is building . In January alone the FIT Show signed up 15 new exhibitors , which goes to show the huge level of interest the show generates and that there are no signs of it slowing down anytime soon . While there are many familiar names returning to the floor plan there ’ s also a large number of first timers joining what Andy Green , sales director for Selecta
Systems , calls an ‘ absolutely superb ’ show .
Dominating the new contracts are aluminium companies . They include names such as Howells Patent Glazing Ltd , Aluminate , Stevenswood Trade Centres , CAB ( the Council for Aluminium in Building ) and ABS Ltd , who specialise in bending / curving all types of aluminium extrusions / sections for a wide range of industries .
Door companies Longden Doors and Mexin Doors have both booked their spot for 2017 , as has the newly formed price comparison site for window prices for homeowners , Comparemywindows . com , and sealants company ECI ( European Chemical Industries ).
Other new names to look out for who have all signed up include : Zedbox , Alpro Architectural Hardware , Dekko Window Systems , Valspar Powder Coatings and aïr - by Everglade Windows .
All of the companies exhibiting can be viewed on the FIT Show website : http :// www . fitshow . co . uk / exhibitors .
“ The momentum for new sign-ups has continued since the New Year and shows no signs of slowing down ,” said Nickie West , event director for The FIT Show . “ Companies are already seeing the value in exhibiting at The FIT Show because of the buzz it ’ s created around the industry . People are talking about it and people are excited for the bigger and better show at the NEC .”
The FIT Show takes place from 23-25th May 2017 . To book a stand , please contact Freya Humphries on 07572 623457 or email : freya @ fitshow . co . uk . To register as a visitor visit : www . livebuzzreg . co . uk / 2017 / fit17
The Glass and Glazing Federation ( GGF ) has confirmed that it will be presenting on three key topics at The FIT Show 2017 at Birmingham NEC .
Brian Smith , director of home improvement will be discussing resolving disputes , technical officer Russell Day will be speaking on glazing in conservation areas and Phil Pinnington , director of health and safety , will be covering accidents in the industry .
Day 1 ( 23 May )
12.10-12.40 Don ’ t get mad ! Get even ! Resolving disputes with consumers can be a time consuming , costly nightmare . Brian Smith , GGF home improvement director , explains how the GGF conciliation process can turn a nightmare into a dream .
Day 2 ( 24 May )
12.10-12.40 A Guide to Glazing in Conservation Areas An insightful presentation by Russell Day , GGF senior technical officer , on installing glazing in conservation areas . This presentation covers the planning framework , the process with local planning officers and the work the GGF Heritage Window Group is doing to change hearts and minds on an issue that ’ s costing installers millions of pounds each year .
Day 3 ( 25 May )
11.30-12.10 Accidents will happen ! But why risk it ? GGF health and safety expert Phil Pinnington shows why more company directors are being fined and in some cases imprisoned for negligence . Phil advises how companies can easily avoid the worst case scenarios .
James Lee , director of marketing and communications , commented : “ The GGF is pleased to provide three expert speakers covering highly relevant topics at this years ’ FIT Show . We are once again happy to support the seminar programme at the glass and glazing industry ’ s largest UK trade show .”
Visit the GGF Group at the FIT Show
If you are going to The FIT Show from 23rd to 25th May , visit the GGF Group Stand in Hall 8 , Stand N30 .
www . ggf . org . uk
EXHIBITORS
See more at www . fitshow . co . uk