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FITSHOW2021

FIT Show 2021 Lineup Sees Uplift in New Brands

Visitors to FIT Show 2021 can expect to see more new brands than ever before when the UK ’ s flagship event for the glass and glazing industry returns to the NEC this September ( 26-28 , 2021 ).
» FIT SHOW EVENT ORGANISERS have announced that over 40 % of its exhibiting brands will be making their FIT Show debuts . Brands including Rockdoor , Exlabesa , Solar Calibre , STORM Building Products , UK Doors Online and Adminbase are all set to premiere at FIT Show .
Visitor pre registration figures continue to track at over 100 % above the figures for the same period in the campaign for its 2019 event , reinforcing the industry ’ s unwavering appetite for its flagship trade show .
The report follows the UK Government ’ s announcement that the final stage of the easing of lockdown restrictions is to be delayed from June 21st to July 19th , at which point all restrictions on social distancing , travel and mass gatherings are set to be lifted .
When FIT Show returns to the NEC ( September 26 - 28 , 2021 ), visitors can expect a lineup of over 200 exhibitors from across the home improvement industry . The industry will come together to see the very latest products on the market for the first time since 2019 . Natasha Erskine , UK Doors Online marketing director comments : “ As a new start up , we think exhibiting at FIT Show is the perfect opportunity to showcase our business and let the trade know about the services we can offer .
“ Industry exhibitions provide a unique opportunity to reach the whole market , and even though we are still newbies we couldn ’ t pass on the chance to really get our name out there and show how good we are at FIT .”
Bruce Mitchell , STORM Building Products MD added : “ The FIT Show is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the best in the industry and STORM will be launching our exclusive mineral-based decking , DECKORATORS ®, along with our new canopy system .
“ As the FIT Show is the only dedicated event in the UK for our industry , STORM will be there to showcase the outdoor living products and solutions we offer to support your projects .”
FIT Show event director Nickie West commented : “ We ’ re excited by the breadth of brands that make our stellar FIT Show lineup . The fact that over 40 % of the brands that are due to exhibit will be making their FIT Show debut is a major pull for visitors .
“ And visitor appetite for FIT Show remains strong with an unprecedented level of early registrations . We ’ re all looking ahead to September as a crucial marker in the industry ’ s roadmap as we strive to get back to face-toface business and reconnect with the market .
“ FIT Show will present the first opportunity for the market to see , touch and compare the latest products side-by-side since 2019 . I ’ m excited to welcome our new and returning brands , and our visitors , when we open the doors to FIT Show 2021 .”
FIT Show is the UK ’ s number one , awardwinning showcase for the glass , glazing , window , door , hardware and components industry . FIT Show will return to the NEC 26 - 28 September 2021 .
www . fitshow . co . uk
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