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Official FIT Show 2019 Preview
FIT Show 2019 is set to deliver a record breaking industry showcase with
more brands, products, materials and overseas exhibitors than ever before.
With so much crammed into the 2019 schedule, here’s a preview of what
visitors can expect when they descend on the NEC from May 21st to 23rd.
MORE BRANDS, MORE PRODUCTS EXCLUSIVE SHOW OFFERS LATE NIGHT
A showcase of everything you need
to deliver the very best projects, all
under one roof, across three days. 300
industry leading brands. 5,000 cutting
edge products. Expect to see windows,
internal and external doors, orangeries,
conservatories, sky lights, hardware, tools,
sealants and much more. From UPVC and
timber, through to aluminium and more. There will also be more competitions and
exclusive show offers and incentives than
previous years. FIT Show 2019 will see the
launch of a brand new voucher scheme with
huge discounts and savings on purchases
made at the Show. Brands such as Makita,
Korniche, Epwin and Eurocell have
thousands of pounds worth of products and
prizes to giveaway at the Show. Take advantage of ‘Late Night Tuesday’,
when the show opens until 8pm on the
second day of the event. Expect a real
party night when this industry does what it
does best connects, socialises, entertains
and celebrates.
INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE TAKE THE TRAILS Over 70 overseas companies will be
making their FIT Show debut. Expect an
unrivalled showcase from companies
from countries including the USA, Turkey,
China, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain,
Italy, Greece, Norway, India, Serbia and
Morocco. FIT Show 2019 will see the introduction
of a series of trails to help guide visitors
around the show content which is most
relevant for them. This includes a brand
new installer trail, new product trail and
Wood Window Alliance (WWA) backed
timber trail.
‘dedicated flat
glass showcase’
GLASS GOES BIG
For the first time ever, get set to see
glass on a large scale. Visit Glass is a
dedicated flat glass showcase within the
show that will see the very best in flat glass
processing equipment, machinery and
technology on the floor.
Showstopping Learning Programme Announced
» » FIT SHOW, THE UK’S ONLY DEDICATED
event for the glass and glazing industry,
has announced the launch of its free
three-day learning programme for its
2019 show. Made up of over 20 hours of
learning content, the 50 sessions have
been developed to reflect the wants and
needs of the industry, as well as FIT Show’s
broadened audience.
The full schedule, which will kick start
at 10.30am on Tuesday 21st May can be
accessed via the FIT Show website: www.
fitshow.co.uk. Visitors can choose from
two theatres, the ‘Insight Theatre’ and
‘Discovery Theatre’.
FIT Show Event Director, Nickie West
commented: “We’ve been inundated with
support from our exhibitors and experts
from across the industry who have offered
their guidance on the topics that need to
be covered. Across the two theatres, we
have compiled a showstopping programme
which has been designed to bring the right
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people together to debate key industry
issues, such as the skills gap, as well as
delivering CPD approved content that will
help our visitors do better business when
they leave the show. There is less focus
on brands, and a stronger emphasis on
delivering rich and diverse advice, support,
guidance and engaging content that we
know will really add value to our visitors.”
As such, FIT Show 2019 visitors can
expect a diverse mix of topics, including
tackling mental health in construction,
driving leads and making your business
more profitable, guidance on legislative
changes, upskilling, automation, flat glass
processing, smart home technology and
much more.
Practical product and tool
demonstrations will be delivered by the
likes of BBC Young Carpenter of the Year
and multi-award-winning tradesman, Tibby
Singh. Business clinics will be delivered by
various exhibitors on their stands.
A special marketing village will be hosted
across the three days by Insight Data and
Purplex Marketing. Visitors will be able to
access firsthand information about how
to better market their business, generate
more sales leads, how to maximise data,
and receive support and practical guidance
about on and offline marketing channels
such as social media.
On the third and final day of the
show (Thursday 23rd May), the learning
programme will commence at 10.00am with
the focus shifting to skills under the badge
of ‘Skills Thursday’.