With less than a month to go before the 2025 FIT Show, brands are continuing to sign up to the event, and we will be shedding more light on what these have to offer visitors over the coming weeks.

There will be plenty of new product development, the chance to learn about important changes to regulations and of course a wealth of networking opportunities but also a variety of fun activities designed to attract visitors to stands – and for 2025, this includes a number of different darts challenges.

Fancy winning a shirt signed by darts protégé Luke Littler? Then make sure you pay a visit to Universal Trade Frames on Stand F30…

In other news, the latest data from installer quotation software specialist, Tommy Trinder, has revealed a potential change in market conditions for premium products, including for heritage style flush casements and vertical sliders, and also for bi-folds.

According to Tommy Trinder, this once lucrative sector is now coming under the same price pressure that is more typically associated with the volume market and standard ‘white plastic windows’.

Based on data from 200,000 quotes over the last six months, the price of bi-folds has dropped by 5%, with some parts of the country now offering a doors installed for less that £1,000 a leaf.

Are prices on ‘premium’ products impacting your business? Then let me know by emailing [email protected]