FIT Show Review
Sheerline’ s View from the Stand
BY BEN HARTSHORN, SHEERLINE’ S TECHNICAL MANAGER
Some people were quick to share their post-FIT Show reviews, and why not? It was a successful event. It provided a chance to catch up with industry colleagues and customers while providing a platform to showcase Sheerline Bespoke and everything this specialist division of Sheerline can offer new and existing customers.
In some respects, it’ s hard to provide a broad review of the FIT Show because when you’ re working on a stand, it’ s easy to miss the product launches, and the enticing marketing ploys designed to draw people in.
In this article, I’ m going to focus on the Sheerline Bespoke stand because that’ s where I spent my time, and I’ m really proud of what we accomplished over those three show days( and all the prep beforehand). Our products received positive feedback and caught the attention of more than one competitor, so we must have done something right …
ON THE STAND:
Every product showcased on the Sheerline Bespoke stand was carefully chosen to reflect current trends within the industry. But being part of the Sheerline family, it wasn’ t enough to simply present products that we know are already popular. We wanted them to stand out.
That’ s why we added a twist here and there, not only to grab the attention of those passing by, but to highlight where the industry is heading. That’ s the thing about being an innovator with proven experience to back up our ideas, we understand the market, trends, and our customers’ needs.
For example …
HERITAGE, BUT MAKE IT ARCHED:
Sheerline’ s Classic Heritage Door was on display, but with a twist. It was presented with an arched frame. We know heritage styling( especially in Jet Black) is on the rise because of its timeless project. appeal and versatile aesthetic that make it ideal for practically any
So, it wasn’ t a surprise for this to be on the stand. But the added arched frame? We received some exceptionally positive feedback about this element. Curved windows, round frames, and arched doors provide a unique element and add the wow factor to any build.
For us, it was an opportunity to highlight the value-added services( such as profile bending) we offer in-house through Sheerline Bespoke. Being able to offer our Classic Heritage Door, but with an arched frame, sets us apart in the heritage market, which looks set to continue growing.
SHOWCASE THE S1, BUT WITH A TWIST:
One of the standout products this year
was the award-winning S1 Roof Lantern. To add a twist, the S1 featured Ultra Grey glass from TuffX, highlighting the different ways it can be styled to suit an individual’ s taste, and we utilised the in-built LED light tray to add some drama.
Again, the team received some great feedback from attendees who felt the lantern especially stood out and was a real draw – even for competitors, who came by to subtly admire it. One of the reasons the S1 was on the stand, even though it’ s not new, is the popularity of roof lanterns.
The number of lanterns being displayed across the event plus other roof-related products signifies to me the direction in which the home improvement market is moving. Garden rooms are becoming more popular, as are glazed extensions.
GLAZED EXTENSIONS FOR 2025, NOT 1985:
This brings us nicely to Sheerline’ s S3 Modern Single Pitch Roof System – the latest addition to the S Series. Revealed at the FIT Show, the S3 is another example of where the industry should be going as the roof market is arguably ready to be re-energised with sleek aluminium.
Pairing the S3 with not one, but two SheerVents ® highlighted two things: the broad appeal of ventilation in roof-related products such as lanterns, and the appeal of ventilation when it can be perfectly matched with the product it is being installed in, which Sheerline uniquely offers to customers.
We create products that look great together, work great together, and provide tangible solutions for fabricators, installers, and homeowners. The fact the S3 matches perfectly with every Sheerline product is a game-changer – not only for homeowners, but installers too.
Want to be the first to know about the S3? Register your interest at www. sheerlinebespoke. com
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