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organisers have announced that a flurry of
exhibitors have thrown their weight behind its
2020 showcase, hot on the heels of its decision
to revert to annual proposition, and following
its most successful event to date in May this
year.
Occupying Halls 2 and 3 at the NEC next
May (12 - 14, 2020), FIT Show and Visit Glass
are set to return 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.
Alongside returning exhibitors, including the
likes of Architectural Vision Systems, Victorian
Sliders, IKON Aluminium Systems, Cortizo,
Made for Trade and ODL Europe. Brands who
didn’t form part of the 2019 lineup but who
are set to exhibit at FIT Show 2020 include
Inotherm, APECS and Rebar Group.
Skills Thursday will return for 2020, with
work already underway to develop the
grassroots, training, development and upskilling
content beyond the show and throughout the
industry. FIT Show is working with Building
Our Skills to deliver a ‘Challenging Workplace
Stereotypes’ campaign which will be threaded
throughout the campaign, in the run up to,
during and post FIT Show 2020.
Also set to return for FIT Show and Visit Glass
2020 is its CPD approved learning programme,
which will once again tackle a range of important
themes as topics, from mental health awareness
through to smart home technology, sustainability
and equality in the workplace.
Speaking about the influx of FIT Show
2020 brands, FIT Show event director Nickie
West commented: “We always knew that our
decision to revert to an annual proposition
would receive mixed reviews, but the fact
that we are already seeing a good number of
repeat and new exhibitors is fantastic. When
the doors open at FIT Show and Visit Glass
2020, our visitors can expect the same quality
and diverse mix of brands, products and
materials, combined with new show features
and content designed to meet their needs in
an ever changing marketplace. There will be a
bigger focus on materials such as flat glass and
timber. Sustainability is also set to feature more
prominently, as is smart home technology
which proved popular at FIT Show 2019.”
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Rhys David, Director at From The
Anvil said: “FIT Show 2019 was the first
year for us as exhibitors and we had a
really successful show. We gained a lot
of valuable leads which translated into
new business, so we’re hoping for more
of the same next year.”
Rachel Dixon, marketing manager
for Hodgson Sealants said: “Hodgson
Sealants exhibited for the first
time at the 2019 show and it was
a huge success for us with many
leads generated. FIT Show is a great
platform.”
David Janez, Sales Manager for
Inotherm said: “We’re exhibiting at
FIT Show 2020 to find additional sales
partners and expand our sales network
for our products, as well as promote
our brand and aluminium doors in the
UK.”
David Gouldbourn, Marketing
Manager at APECS, said: “We are
exhibiting at FIT Show 2020 to
showcase our new sustainability
initiative, our new 3* cylinder, as well
as to increase awareness within the
industry about the full APECS product
range. FIT Show gives us a great
opportunity to not only showcase our
products and increase brand awareness,
but also to network and keep on
top of the latest industry trends and
innovations.”
John Park-Davies, MD for IKON
Aluminium Systems, commented: “IKON
has exhibited four times now and
each event has been a more positive
experience than the last. At the 2019
show we had tremendous interest in
both our existing products and some
new additions to our offering, including
colours, textures and special finishes.”
Kevin Foster, Sales Director for
PAL said: “The 2019 show was our
first show, a taster to see if it suited
us. The quality of visitors impressed
us, we networked with the trade, we
networked with existing customers and
met new potential customers.”
John Burton, Director for CPS Lift
said: “As the FIT Show attracts glass and
glazing experts internationally, we have
the perfect audience. Where else in
the UK do so many like-minded people
focused on one profession accumulate
as one audience?”