Pro Installer May 2017 - Issue 50 | Page 45

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EVEN MORE REASONS TO BE EXCITED FOR FIT SHOW 2017

FIT Show 2017 is almost here and there ’ s no denying that the industry is excited . With over 200 exhibitors set to promote new products , connect with existing customers , network with new ones , and more at the show ’ s new home - the NEC , Birmingham – it ’ s going to be the talk of the industry for months to come .
With three halls of exhibition space , occupying halls 6 , 7 and 8 , there ’ s even more quality exhibitors and products to deliver a truly world class exhibition . With more space than ever before , core areas of the show are expanding such as aluminium , including the new CAB pavilion , and to allow for representation from new international exhibitors .
While many familiar faces return to the show this year , it is also proving to be a massive hit with new exhibiting companies , attracting no fewer than 99 new exhibiting companies who were not at FIT Show 2016 .
This year sees the introduction of the first ever BIG Tuesday with later opening hours on the first day of the exhibition to 8pm . Visitors to this year ’ s show will be able to mix business with pleasure , thanks to everything from champagne receptions to ‘ 80s themed discos , a host of anniversary celebrations and even a pub quiz and ballet dancing performance , once the exhibition begins to unwind after 5pm .
Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the industry and maximise the potential of their business through various seminars and Q & As , with a host of distinguished speakers covering a full spectrum of key topics for the window , door and conservatory industry . A total of 19 seminar sessions have been scheduled for the exhibition to provide show-goers with up to date advice on everything from market conditions , regulations and finance , to the latest sales , business and installation advice . There will also be a separate and dedicated programme from systems house AluK , which will be hosting a series of seminars focusing on the aluminium industry .
Returning once again for 2017 is the FIT Show ’ s popular Master Fitter Challenge , with just six installers competing in the live finals for cash prizes totaling £ 10,000 . Winners will be announced the evening of May 24th at the Parisian Burlesque themed Gala Dinner .
23-25th May 2017 , Birmingham NEC , www . fitshow . co . uk

DON ’ T MISS GALA DINNER

This year the FIT Show 2017 will be pulling out all the stops and champagne corks as well , as it invites guests to step into the alleyways of deepest , darkest Paris for a Burlesque-themed gala dinner .
Taking place at the NEC , Birmingham , on the evening of Wednesday 24th May , the black-tie event is predicted to be a sell-out . This is despite capacity being increased to more than 1,000 guests .
They can expect showgirls , can-can dancers , mime artists , contortionists and living statues from the Burlesque Show .
Hosted by Nick Knowles , TV presenter and star of SOS DIY : The Big Build , the evening will see guests enjoying a champagne reception , followed by a threecourse meal with wine .
Nick Knowles has many strings to his bow . Exclusively contracted to BBC1 as a presenter and writer for the last ten years , he

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has hosted Saturday night quiz shows such as Break the Safe , Secret Fortune and Who Dares Wins . He is also a successful screenplay writer , having penned the Royal Television Society awarded Histrionics .
After the newly introduced FIT Show Awards and the presentation of £ 10,000 worth of prize money to
the winners of the Master Fitter Challenge , guests can party into the early hours with some fun features and dancing .
For more information or to book a table , please contact Nickie @ fitshow . co . uk
The show is from May 23rd-25th . To book a stand , contact Freya Humphries on 07572 623457 or email freya @ fitshow . co . uk . To register , visit : www . livebuzzreg . co . uk / 2017 / fit17