Clearview National January 2019 - Issue 206 | Page 18

PROUD SPONSOR OF INDUSTRY NEWS INDUSTRYNEWS A GALA FIT FOR HOPE HOUSE FIT Show organisers have announced a restructure to its popular Gala Dinner evening by revising the format and holding the event in support of GM Fundraising and Hope House Children’s Hospices. » » THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON Wednesday 22nd May, following the second day of the 2019 FIT Show exhibition, at the NEC Resorts World complex, where guests will enjoy a champagne reception from 7.00pm followed by a three-course meal served by the VOX’s award- winning team led by Head Chef Aaron Johnson. As part of the evening, the FIT Show Award winners will be announced, and guests will be invited to participate in a silent auction. FIT Show event director, Nickie West said: “We’ve taken on board the feedback of our audience and will be shaking up the format of the industry’s much-loved celebratory event, taking the FIT Show Gala Dinner back to its roots. “Our guests can expect an intimate evening of networking, celebrating the fantastic work that is being done throughout our industry with the FIT Show Awards and all whilst helping to raise much needed funds for GM Fundraising.” GM Fundraising founder, Gary Morton added: “We’re delighted that FIT Show will host its Gala Dinner in support of GM Fundraising and the fantastic team at Hope House Children’s Hospices. Our industry is like no other when it comes to supporting special causes. “What better way to celebrate the brilliant work that is being done across the industry than coming together for this special evening, and raising much needed funds for a very worthy cause in the process?” Individual tickets can be purchased (£255) or tables of ten (£2,100), as well as a selection of special drinks packages. To find out more GM Fundraising founder, Gary Morton and book a table, contact event director Nickie West Nickie West - [email protected] / 00 44 7818 218000. The star host for the evening is yet to be revealed. FIT Show 2019 will take place at the NEC Birmingham from 21st to 23rd May and will feature up to 300 exhibitors from across the window, door, conservatory and glass industry. Get set for a tech takeover The FIT Show 2019 floor plan has seen an emerging trend for tech-based companies who are signing up to exhibit at the NEC next May in their droves. FIT Show event director, Nickie West » » HERE ARE FOUR OF them, and what they are planning for the event: Business Pilot will be previewing its new IT solution designed to streamline processes for installation businesses, from lead generation and sales through to operations, finance and after service. Director Elton Boocock said: “FIT Show is the one opportunity where you get so much of the installation industry together in one place at one time to meet, share ideas, and see new things.” Smart Builder will exhibit as part of Visit Glass, FIT Show’s debut flat glass feature, and will showcase its new glass processing digital and paperless software alongside award-winning design tools all of which provide efficiencies in glass processing. UK manager, Paul Needham said: “The UK glass industry has been crying out for their own home grown glass show. We get plenty interest from UK visitors at overseas trade shows and can only imagine the interest if there was a show right here on everybody’s doorstep.” 18 » JA N 2019 » CL EARVI E W- U K . C O M Business Micros will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2019 and will maximise FIT Show as a chance to connect with its loyal customer base and celebrate the success that they have enjoyed over the last four decades of trading. Nicholas Bailey who heads up marketing for Business Micros said: “Each year as the show grows, it is a vital part of our calendar as we see it as an opportunity to engage with customers we may not have chance to otherwise during that year.” Aztec Glass will be utilising the event as a platform to launch its new glass processing software which is based on flexibility and affordability. The Aztec team will be offering visitors hand on demos and one-to-one meetings with key customers, suppliers and prospects. FIT Show event director, Nickie West added: “It’s fantastic to see so many tech savvy and forward thinking companies joining the lineup for FIT Show 2019. As an industry, we have to embrace technology and its many advantages for streamlining processes and improving efficiencies - both of which can have a positive impact on profitability.” www.fitshow.co.uk