4 | MARCH 2021
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FIT SHOW WELCOMES ‘ ROADMAP TO RECOVERY ’
FIT Show organisers have welcomed the recent ‘ Roadmap to Recovery ’, as outlined by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Parliament ( Monday 22nd February 2021 ).
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The highly anticipated 50-page road map will see the Government relax coronavirus lockdown restrictions across England in phases between March 8th and June 21st this year .
FIT Show event director , Nickie West comments : “ Whilst we have all learnt that we cannot take any new measures for granted , and that the timeline is ‘ contingent on data and not dates ’, the roadmap that has been presented appears to be both cautious and realistic . It provides a solid and positive timeline for everyone to work towards .
“ I believe that the roadmap presents even more reasons for prospective FIT Show exhibitors to book with confidence . The fact that we are working towards an end date of June 21st is a welcome milestone , providing a solid three months between
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things returning to ‘ normal ’ and FIT Show opening on September 26th . VEKA , Haffner , Kubu , Kommerling , Renson , Smart Ready , Cortizo , Korniche , Exlabesa , Camden Group and Hormann are just a few of the brands who have thrown their weight behind our new September dates .
“ Exhibition organisers are experts in delivering safe and successful events . The June milestone will allow us to put in place any necessary measures for rapid testing , mask wearing and such like , should we need to , before FIT Show opens its doors to the public .
“ In the last few weeks , we have seen new June dates announced for Royal Ascot and the announcement of the co-location of four major Event Partners shows at the NEC from 7th - 8th July . There have also been several successful large-scale event pilots overseas .
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“ For the fenestration industry , the roadmap to recovery offers clarity around working in people ’ s homes as well as the reopening of showrooms . Whilst the industry has remained buoyant throughout the pandemic , with a huge uplift in homeowner enquiries , we know how important it is for people to be able to see products up close and in the flesh . Showrooms reopening will allow them to do just that .
“ The sentiment across the sector is very much that people are desperate to get back to face-to-face business . There has been no industry event since 2019 and throughout this time businesses have still been developing new products . Brands are relying on FIT Show 2021 as a platform to bring these products to market . It ’ s going to be a very exciting showcase of the very latest products from every corner of the
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industry . And a celebration of bringing everyone back together again .”
www . fitshow . co . uk
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6 DAY DOORS MEETS GROWING DEMAND FOR ALUMINIUM
6 Day Doors Managing Director Sunny Singh explains how despite opening just a year ago , his company is meeting a booming demand in the industry …
I ’ m sure the idea of starting a business just before the global pandemic would put doubts in many minds , but for us at 6 Day Doors , the past 12 months couldn ’ t have gone better .
As a specialist supplier of aluminium bi-folds and patio doors , we started the business as part of Essex-based construction powerhouse the Chigwell Group , who also own Chigwell Window Centre , Chigwell Construction , and Chigwell Heating .
As a result of lockdown , millions of people were forced to stay indoors and sacrifice pricey foreign holidays , instead spending their money on home improvements , which saw the industry experience a boom in sales .
And as working from home has become the norm for many , the demand for home offices and garden rooms has spiked – people want their surroundings to be as comfortable and aesthetically pleasing as possible .
Product of choice
One material that has done particularly well is aluminium – with its strength , durability , and slimline aesthetics which allow homeowners to let in as much natural light as possible , it ’ s been the product of choice for many across the country .
Outstanding performance
While 6 Day Doors might ’ ve only been founded a year ago , we ’ ve already launched two outstanding aluminium products .
Our latest innovation , Ezifold bifold doors , deliver on all the important aspects you ’ ve come to expect from an aluminium bi-fold door , such as their stunning looks and state-of-the-art design features , but come without any of the headaches associated with installing them . With its sleek aluminium aesthetics , Ezifold is a sure-fire winner with any homeowner looking for a stylish , modern design .
Ezifold comes with a wide range of configurations , and slim sightlines for high-end aluminium aesthetics .
And thanks to our high-tech manufacturing expertise , Ezifold isn ’ t just quick and easy to fit – it comes with a 25-year colour guarantee .
Following on from the success of Ezifold , we launched a second innovative product – the Cortizo Cor Vision Plus slimline patio door .
With sashes up to 4m in width or height , this minimalist sliding system is especially suitable for large dimensions , covering openings with a glass surface of 94 % and a visible section of just 25mm .
Not only does this patio door come with outstanding thermal and acoustic performance , it also comes with the possibility of a motorised opening for weights up to 700kg , and manual opening for up to 400kg . Demand for high quality aluminium products isn ’ t set to slow down , and we want our customers to know that we ’ re prepared for that , and that they can continue to rely on us .
www . 6daydoors . co . uk