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4 . Other than visiting stands , what else is there to do at the FIT Show ?
FIT Show is about so much more than new products . Yes , visiting stands and seeing the latest products is a primary reason to attend . But having every link in the supply chain under one roof means that visitors can network , speak directly to manufacturers , connect with colleagues and suppliers old and new . FIT Show is a one stop shop for all of your supply chain needs , both now and in the future .
5 . What happens after hours ?
We ’ ll be opening FIT Show for our late night offering on Wednesday 11th May , keeping the doors open until 8pm . Visitors will be able to come along after a day on the tools , or make an extended trip with the extra time to network and celebrate with our exhibitors who will be hosting mini events on their stand . The late night will take on an informal party atmosphere and replaces our traditional Gala Dinner which we felt was outdated .
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6 . Why is FIT Show so important to the glass & glazing industry ?
FIT Show is the UK ’ s only dedicated trade show for the fenestration sector . It is the primary platform for the industry - a chance for people to come and see the best in the industry to help them be the best in their business .
When FIT Show returns , it will be the first European trade event for our industry in three years . There ’ s never been a better or more important time to bring the sector back together , preview the latest innovations , network and do business together .
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7 . It ’ s almost 10 years since the FIT Show was first launched back in 2013 . How has it changed , and where will it be in another ten years time ?
When we launched FIT Show , it was our ambition to bring together all of the companies who could help determined , passionate and forward-thinking installers in one place . This hasn ’ t changed . Yes , we ’ ve grown , but FIT Show is fundamentally still the same platform that we set out for it to be . FIT Show grows to reflect the changes in the industry - when we launched it was primarily a UPVC show ,
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now there is a significant representation of aluminium , timber , smart tech , software and hardware .
FIT Show is the place where all the best products , services , ideas , innovations and concepts which support the ambition of the installers can be accessed at the investment of just one day of an installer ’ s time . A visit to FIT Show still aims to help visitors to create more prosperous , successful and progressive businesses .
FIT Show is a unique beast . 2023 will mark a decade since our launch and we ’ re already putting the wheels in motion to make sure that we do FIT Show justice when we celebrate this special landmark .
There is an affection towards the brand from every corner of the industry which is unrivaled by other trade shows , and which I hope will stand the test of time . And it ’ s my job , alongside our stakeholders , to ensure that I steer the ship in the right direction to meet the needs of the industry both now and in the future .
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We ’ re constantly looking at ways to evolve our proposition , to grow and diversify . That said , there are so many elements of the FIT Show formula which just work and we will be playing to these strengths when we return with FIT Show 2022 in May .
8 . What are you most looking forward to about the FIT Show 2022 ?
Seeing and celebrating with everyone ! It will have been three years since the last FIT Show and as we have seen from events such as the Glazing Summit , Glass Times Race Day and G Awards , our industry loves to get together in the flesh , network , celebrate and do business together .
I ’ m also really excited about seeing the latest product up close . So many of our exhibitors have continued to innovate during lock down and I am anticipating that FIT Show 2022 will be a showcase of more new products and developments than any previous show . What ’ s great is that installers will be able to see , touch , play and compare all of these products side by side , under one roof , for the first time in three years .
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