JUNE 2022 | 45
FIT Show Preview
THANKS FOR ‘ TAKING A BREAK ’ WITH US
Pro Installer and Clearview ’ s Take a Break stand was perfectly positioned for exhibitors , visitors and everyone in between .
Steve Sidebottom , director at Clearview Group commented : “ Our main aim at events such as FIT Show is to catch up with customers - existing and new - take in the show and see the stands ; therefore to ‘ exhibit ’ wouldn ’ t really work for us as we would never be on the stand . At FIT Show 2019 , the idea to sponsor the Take a Break area worked perfectly , so we decided to do it again .
“ This year we were perfectly positioned in the centre of the hall , which made it a great base for the Clearview and Pro Installer team , but also the ideal spot for visitors and exhibitors to rest their feet and have a coffee ( or a beer ). In fact , throughout the event we saw our area work as a makeshift office for people catching up on emails and calls , a meeting place for pitches and sales
deals , a café , a reading spot , and everything in between .
“ From our own point of view , we like to see exhibitors on their stands and ‘ what ’ s on show ’, but we also understand that events are extremely hard work for exhibitors , which means the Take a Break area offers some respite from that too . Our 2022 spot saw excellent footfall and we bumped into lots of people walking past , who then stopped for a chat .”
www . clearview-uk . com
The all-around option for hardware
APECS ’ s attendance at the FIT Show aimed to achieve brand awareness and growth within the fenestration sector , which it most certainly did .
We had an incredible reception to our headline product , the AP 3 * Diamond grade cylinder - complete with a 10- year manufacturing guarantee , 5-year snap-safe guarantee and five keys - the cylinder is an all-around option for any fabricator ; feedback on the product certainly reflected that .
In the UK industry the 3-star cylinder lock is always a top seller . However , the fact that this product is so popular in the UK means that there are many others on the market , and this means we have to be at the very top of our game with AP Cylinder . For this reason , we focus all our efforts on making sure we have the perfect product for not only fitters
but also fabricators . Whether the lock is being fitted by a locksmith or straight into a door by a manufacturer , whether it is ordered as a single unit or in bulk ; the lock - and the service that comes with it - is the same , and it is always the pinnacle of quality .
It was incredible to welcome faces old and new onto the stand , concreting some relationships and making new ones . But , if you didn ’ t get a chance to see us at the show and would like to learn more about our product , contact us at info @ apecs . co . uk , our sales team will be more than happy to help .
www . apecs . co . uk
THE SMARTEST SHOWING
Kubu Smart made a remarkable impression at this year ’ s FIT Show , providing the industry with a complete smart home solution , regardless of handle or cylinder preference .
A complete range of window and door smart sensors were presented , backed with a unique , smart security guarantee , alongside new Avantis multi-point locks that ‘ Work with Kubu ’.
From the outset Kubu has been developed for any cylinder and any handle , but the company has aligned itself with Avocet and ABS as their cylinder partner . Other partnerships with Locket for home insurance , Dekko , DoorCo , Garnalex / Sheerline , Haffner , KÖMMERLING , and Listers were represented across the FIT Show , while meetings were held with other global smart-tech giants across the three days .
Ryan Bromley , co-founder of Kubu Smart explained : “ FIT Show 2022 was a game changer for us , with the industry ’ s first smart solutions for windows , doors and the retro-fit market all ready for launch . The partnerships we have in place are a testament to the confidence people have in Kubu , with many more in the pipeline too . As a global business we ’ ve got over 12 years ’ experience in smart-sensor design , development , and manufacturing . With over 120 million active sensors , for some of the world ’ s bestknown brands , in consumer ’ s homes worldwide , you can trust in our experience and reliability . Kubu Smart Security technology is ready now , with some consumers already enjoying a connected smart-home with sensors on all of their windows and doors .”
www . kubu-home . com / trade