30 | MAY 2022
FIT Show Preview
ULTRAFRAME FIT SEMINAR PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED
Ultraframe has announced a comprehensive seminar programme to be delivered by an experienced company-wide team at this year ’ s FIT Show . Visitors to the Ultraframe stand R59 will be able to learn first-hand about everything from building and transforming conservatories under the new Building Regs through to social media & digital marketing , from the comfort of a purpose-built seminar theatre .
Ultraframe Marketing Director , Alex Hewitt , said : “ We know that our industry never stands still and so people find it hard both to keep up with the latest news and also to take time out for training , and so we thought that allowing people to pick up vital knowledge on current ‘ hot topics ’ whilst at the
FIT Show was the perfect solution . The seminars will be presented by members of staff from Marketing and Research & Development , each sharing their knowledge in their own area of expertise .”
The full Ultraframe seminar programme is :
Tuesday & Wednesday :
• 11am – Building & transforming conservatories under the new Building Regs ( Andrew Thomson , Design & Development Director )
• 1pm – Building extensions under the new Building Regs ( Andrew Thomson , Design & Development Director )
• 3pm – Social media & digital marketing ( Dan Bradley , Digital Marketing Manager )
Thursday :
• 11am – Innovative building methods for the new Building Regs ( Alex Hewitt , Marketing Director )
• 1pm – Social media & digital marketing ( Dan Bradley , Digital Marketing Manager )
To take advantage of the Ultraframe seminar programme and see the company ’ s latest products , including the brand new hup ! building system , visit stand R59 at the FIT Show .
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GGF & FENSA Provide Industry Information Bank
FIT Show visitors that want to find out more about recruiting new talent , upskilling , winning more new business , or how to navigate the new building regulations , can find all the answers on stands C10 and C12 with the GGF and FENSA respectively . The two organisations will also be sharing their expertise in a series of talks throughout the show .
“ Between our two industry bodies we have a wealth of knowledge on all of the issues affecting the sector today , including those that have become a top priority ,” explains Anda Gregory , Chief Development Officer at the GGF . “ Visitors to the GGF stand can expect to find out more about our Skilled Pathways Scheme and training offering . We can offer member companies everything they need to attract new talent and full training programmes to employees . It can feel like a
SEAL THE DEAL AT THE FIT SHOW WITH HODGSON
Visitors to the Hodgson Sealants stand ( S59 ) at this year ’ s FIT Show will be able to see some of the company ’ s market-leading range of sealants specially formulated and manufactured by Hodgson for the glazing industry for both fabricators and installers .
As well as exciting new colours for its Silfix ® U8 and the ever-popular Silfix ® LMN , Hodgson will also be spotlighting its new Hodgson HY-SPEC ® 25 Hybrid sealant . The company will also be showcasing its aluminium foil-packed sealants to help installers and fabricators hit their sustainability targets .
HY-SPEC ® 25 , is a highly elastic sealant that is perfect for connection joints , expansion joints , glazing applications , composite
big mountain to climb when you first start looking into offering apprenticeships , but we think we have created something different that will achieve real results and we ’ re incredibly excited to share this with visitors to the show , first-hand .”
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Lis Clarke , Operations Director at FENSA and BFRC adds : “ Exhibiting alongside the GGF , we are keen to support the industry with the implementation of the new Building Regulations . There has been much discussion about how we are going to meet this new challenge and what installers need to be aware of , so we want to offer our support with more clarity and practical advice .”
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panels and facades . It works particularly well where high movement occurs , especially between dissimilar materials such as in the perimeter sealing of uPVC frames , inside or out without cracking or shrinking . It over paints beautifully with water-based paints and wood stain and , as with all Hodgson glazing sealants , HY-SPEC ® 25 meets the requirements of BS 8213- 4 for the installation of windows and doors .
In response to a growing market trend for wood and neutral coloured PVC-U window profiles , Silfix ® LMN will now be available in Teak / Rosewood and Toffee / Caramel while Silfix ® U8 will now be produced in Portland Stone , Mid Grey and Magnolia . These new colours will match window and façade styles popular today , especially in rural areas and on older properties where the more usual brilliant white window profiles are deemed too harsh , especially against sensitive substrates .
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