Pro Installer June 2014 - Issue 15 | Page 40

40 JUNE 2014 PRO INSTALLER FIT SHOW PREVIEW ‘Not To Be Missed’ Special Offers At Glass Systems Fit Show Stand Glass Systems, the UK’s largest independent sealed unit manufacturer, is encouraging fabricators and installers to visit stand 314 (hall three) to take advantage of two ‘not to be missed’ product discounts. Glass Systems is running a special offer for both Climate conservatory roof glass and decorative glass that will run from the start of the FIT Show until the end of June. Decorative glass options include coloured, neutral and bevelled designs, and will be on display at the stand. Climate conservatory roof glass is available in a range of different styles, each offering benefits such as reduced glare from the sun, self-cleaning and thermal efficiency; and the special price reduction is likely to grab the attention at the show. Kevin Pearce, national sales manager of Glass Systems, commented: “We’re also running a special offer on two of our products for all new customers to the Group, so to find out how you can take advantage of our competitively priced deals, be sure to visit us on stand 314 in hall three.” ‘special price reduction’ Call 01792 773752 or visit www.glasssystemsltd.co.uk Citroën To Showcase New Relay Van At FIT Show ‘already sold over 1.5million units globally’ Citroën is to appear at the FIT show for the first time this year and will mark its debut with an early preview of the forthcoming New Relay panel van, which goes on sale on 1 July. The Relay has been a workhorse of the glazing industry since 1994 and now FIT Show visitors will be among the first to see its next incarnation. Jeremy Smith, Citroen’s Head of Commercial Vehicles said: “The New Citroën Relay represents a major step forward for this exceptionally successful van range. It retains the practicality, versatility and interior comfort already associated with the range, but benefits from improvements, an increased focus on advanced technology and greater efficiency, while maintaining its predecessor’s proven load-carrying ability.” Previous versions of the Relay have already sold over 1.5million units globally. The New Relay will be showcased on stand (1A30) alongside Citroën’s award-winning small and medium vans including the popular Berlingo. Visitors to the stand can also join in a competition themed to Citroën’s sponsorship of the Discovery Channel. The FIT Show takes place at the Telfo rd International Centre June 10th-12th with the FIT Show Gala Dinner on the evening of Wednesday June 11th. Glazpart launches “Packer for Professionals” range at FIT Show 2014 New for 2014 will be a range of products specifically designed for trade counters and installers alike. The products are presented under the “Packers for Professionals” brand with its eye catching trade advertising. Products are supplied to trade counters, stockists, installers or fabricators in volumes designed to minimise stock and maximise cost effectiveness and attractiveness at the point of sale and use on site. Following feedback from the market, products include Flat packers, Flexi corners, Frame packers, drain hole and screw cap covers and even Glazing shovels. All packs are designed for a trade counter. Products are delivered in bulk and sub packed into quantities ideal for the professional installer. The sub packs have point of sale header cards which can be dual branded with own branding for your trade counter also available. The range even includes promotional boxes of volume mixed flat packers for the trade to offer better value to the professional installer. Glazpart have also developed promotional trade counter support with a bespoke counter brochure for your sales team and posters and flyers highlighting the “Packers for Professionals range” Finally, a new on line locator will offer professional installers the simplest way, from the Glazpart web site, to locate their nearest stockist using the latest mapping technology from their current location. Also new for 2014 will be an additional range of trickle vent moulded colours, these include; • Cream white (Nearest RAL 9001) and cream matched to RAL 1015 • Basalt Grey (Nearest RAL 7012) • Agate Grey (Nearest RAL 7038) • Hazy Grey (Nearest RAL 7001) • Dark Red (Nearest RAL 3011) • Dark Green (Nearest RAL 6009) • lain Irish Oak (matched P to Irish oak foils) ‘there is something for everyone’ These are in addition to the innovative wood grain range and exciting moulded colours such as Chartwell Green and Anthracite Grey (Nearest RAL 7016). The Plain Irish Oak is matched to Irish Oak foils, but without the wood grain effect. There is something for everyone in the Glazpart “Packer for Professional” range For Installers there are new product packages and innovative ways to find a local stockist. As well as the Glazpart corner wedges which are regarded as “technically the best way to toe and heel glass” For Distributors and trade counters are new product packages and point of sale presentations to increase sales and footfall with an unmatched product range. For Fabricators there are bulk supply options. For profile companies Glazpart offer volume capabilities for the supply of system components and surface decoration in both foiling and printing. According to Dean Bradley – Sales and Marketing Manager “Glazpart is well known in the glazing industry for its innovative products and this new range recognises the needs of the trade and the professional installer. With tight margins the need to have the right product available where you want it, in the right pack size is key to doing the job properly whilst minimising call backs”