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FIT Show Reverts to Annual Event
FIT Show organisers have announced
the decision to revert the show to an
annual proposition for the sector, with
the next event set to take place at the
NEC on May 12th, 13th and 14th 2020.
» » FIT SHOW 2020 WILL
occupy halls 2 and 3 at the NEC,
returning with the same award-
winning formula that has helped
to establish it as the UK’s number
one, award winning showcase for
the glass, glazing, windows, doors
and conservatories sectors.
Visitors will be able to source
and supply from an annual
showcase of the very best that the
window and door industry has to
offer, with the same quality and
diverse mix of brands, products
and materials. Visit Glass will
return for its second year, as will
the Show’s much-loved Gala
Dinner, Late Night Tuesday
and learning programme. In the
coming months, organisers will
work closely with the industry
to ensure that FIT Show’s
progressive and relevant platform
is further developed.
Established in 2013, debuting
at Telford Exhibition Centre, FIT
Show has significantly grown both
its footprint and footfall over the
years. Remaining at Telford for
its 2013, 2014 and 2016 shows,
FIT Show moved to the NEC
for 2017 with 250 exhibitors and
10,000 visitors in attendance. It
has remained buoyant despite
most recent political and
economical uncertainty, with FIT
Show 2019 set to deliver another
record-breaking showcase.
Speaking about the decision,
FIT Show event director Nickie
West commented: “The decision
to revert to an annual proposition
is very much a positive move, and
one which reflects the expressed
needs of our audience.
“In addition to putting our
audience needs at the very heart
of what we do, we are also aware
that many businesses have had
to adapt their strategy to reflect
these uncertain political and
economic times and FIT Show is
no different. Where some brands
may not be ready to exhibit this
year, they simply cannot afford
to wait another two years to
reconnect with customers and
their supply chain. We also know
from visitor feedback that an
annual platform will better meet
their sourcing and purchasing
requirements.
“From our experience of
B2B UK trade shows in a
vertical market, the energy and
commitment that is required
to re-establish momentum of
biennial events is not tenable
in the long-term. We want to
be smarter with our budget and
overheads to create a sustainable
event that operates at the peak of
its efficiency and potential, both
now and in the future.
Angus Montgomery Group
purchased 80% of FIT Show in
January 2017, with Nickie West
continuing as Event Director
alongside FIT Show founders;
Matthew Glover and Paul
Godwin both serving on the
board as Chairman and Director
respectively.
Nickie concluded: “An annual
showcase will allow us to deliver
the best ROI for our exhibitors
- developing a more consistent
campaign that doesn’t drain
on resources or enthusiasm. It
will allow them to better plan
for product launches, get more
frequent facetime with key
customers and prospects as well as
creating an extra opportunity to
connect with new audiences with
as little down time as possible in
the customer cycle.”
Full FIT Show review
in the next issue
of Clearview
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