For the first time , Hörmann UK will be displaying its market leading range of garage doors at the FIT show ( Stand no . S11 , Hall 3A ), together with their premium entrance doors and Smart technology - an impressive portfolio of products which provide exciting opportunities for both fabricators and installers . Taking centre stage will be the new RollMatic T which has

been specifically designed to be fitter friendly and address the requirements of an increasingly competitive UK roller door market , whilst maintaining the high standards expected from Europe ’ s leading garage door manufacturer . Designed to be quick and easy to fit , the door is supplied in two sturdy and easily transportable boxes containing all the components needed to install and operate the door ,

with pre-assembled and predrilled components reducing preparation time on site .

To illustrate just how quick and easy the RollMatic T door is to install , demonstrations will take place on the Hörmann stand throughout the show , with a daily competition being held for visitors to guess the actual time taken to install the door .

On show for the first time will be the new RollMatic 2 . Introduced

as a new and improved version of their well-established RollMatic roller door , RollMatic 2 has been developed by Hörmann to address the industry wide problem of scratching associated with roller doors . Utilising innovative technology , RollMatic 2 incorporates the inherent technological benefits of the original door whilst reducing the risk of marking and scratching caused by grit or other foreign objects .

Two Hörmann automated sectional garage doors will on display , one featuring the new Slategrain finish , which replicates the natural finish and structures of slate , alongside a door illustrating the innovative and creative ‘ Duragrain Individual Print ’ which offers the ability to print individual images onto the surface of the garage door . Hörmann automated sectional doors are supplied with Secured by Design as standard .

Hörmann ’ s premium range of Thermo45 / 65 steel and aluminium

entrance doors offering good looks and exceptional security , alongside impressive U-values as low as 0.47 W / m ² k will be displayed . Manufactured from high grade components and featuring high security locking systems , the range features an extensive choice of styles , accessories , and finishes . Featured for the first time will be the Thermo 65 black . edition , a range of accessories in elegant Jet black , mirroring the latest trend for black interior fittings popular in both kitchens and bathrooms .

Visitors to the stand will also be able to see the most advanced automation systems which feature Bluetooth technology enabling opening and closing of both garage and entrance doors using a mobile phone or tablet . This is in addition to the conventional operation by way of remote control using handheld transmitters .

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FIT Show has announced that it will support all of the People In Glazing , AKA PiGs PiGs UK events , including a special edition when the trade show returns to the NEC from May 10-12 , 2022 .

PiGs , a networking event for anyone who works in the supply chain of the glazing industry , will be hosted at FIT Show by Certass on the evening of Wednesday 11th May , organised by Balls2 Marketing .

FIT Show 2022 visitors can join the PiGs party on the Certass stand ( D49 ) from 5pm for what promises to be a highlight of FIT Show ’ s late night opening . Live entertainment will be on offer from Birmingham band , ‘ Ellie & The Giants ’.

FIT Show will sponsor all four PiGs UK events , which includes March 17 in Manchester , May 11 at FIT Show , June 23 in Bristol and September 29 in Birmingham . FIT Show event director , Nickie West said : “ The PiGs event at FIT Show 2019 was a fantastic

showcase of our industry coming together , networking and celebrating the fantastic work that its carries out day in , day out . It made perfect sense for us to support PiGs , not only at FIT Show , but across its UK events , which our industry continues

to throw its weight behind .”

Over 1,700 drinks were served at the PiGs evening at FIT Show 2019 with revellers enjoying a live acoustic set and plenty of networking . Speaking about the PiGs at FIT Show collaboration , Balls 2

Marketing Director , Sarah Ball said : “ All PiGs events are sponsored by industry friends and it ’ s great that FIT Show is supporting the 2022 UK PiGs programme .

“ 2021 highlighted the appetite for networking and socialising , and that ’ s exactly what we intendto bring everyone back together to do both at FIT Show in May and across our other PiGs events .”

Danelle Vanstone , Head of Member Services at Certass said : “ After such an incredible event at the last FIT Show , we are excited to combine forces with PiGs by hosting the party

on the Certass stand once more . We are all looking forward to catching up with industry friends for a couple of drinks and some great entertainment from our live band .”

Visitor registration for FIT Show is currently tracking at 50 % above the same point in the campaign for FIT Show 2019 show , highlighting the appetite to get back to live events . When FIT Show opens in May , it will be the first live European trade show for the fenestration industry in more than three years .

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