Flurry of exhibitors sign up for show

A flurry of exhibitors have thrown their weight behind theFIT Show and Visit Glass 2020, organisers have announced.

This follows the decision to revert to an annual outing, and following its most successful event to date in May this year.

Occupying halls 2 and 3 at the NEC next May (20-23, 2020), FIT Show and Visit Glass are set to return with a similar format as previous years.

Alongside returning exhibitors – including the likes of Architectural Vision Systems, VictorianSliders, IkonAluminium Systems, Cortizo, Made for Trade and ODL Europe – brands that didn’t form part of the 2019 lineup, but which are set to exhibit at FIT Show 2020, include Inotherm, Apecs and Rebar Group.

Skills Thursday will return for 2020, with work already underway to develop the grassrootstraining,development and upskilling content beyond the show and throughout the industry.

FIT Show is working with Building Our Skills to deliver a ‘Challenging Workplace Stereotypes’ campaign, which will be threaded throughout the campaign, in the run up to, during, and post FIT Show 2020.

Also set to return for FIT Show and Visit Glass 2020 is its CPD-approved learning programme, whichwill tackle a range of themes from mental health awareness through to smart home technology, sustainability and equality in the workplace.

FIT Show event director Nickie West said:“We always knew that our decision to revert to an annual propositionwould receive mixed reviews from some corners, but the fact that we are already seeing a good number of repeat and new exhibitors showing their support for FIT Show and Visit Glass 2020 is fantastic. To achieve this during all the chaos and uncertainty thatcontinues to surround UK businesses is no mean feat.”

Rhys David, director at FromThe Anvil said: “FIT Show 2019 was the first year for us as exhibitorsand we had a really successful show. We gained a lot of valuable leads which translated into new business, so we’re hoping for more of the same next year. FIT Show allows us to promote our brand to people who may not otherwise be aware of us.”

Rachel Dixon, marketing manager for Hodgson Sealants said:“We exhibited for the first time at the 2019 show and it was a huge success for us with many leads generated.”

David Gouldbourn, marketing manager at Apecs, said:“We are exhibiting at FIT Show 2020 to showcase our new sustainabilityinitiative, our new 3-Star cylinder, as well as to increase awareness within the industry about the full Apdcsproduct range… It gives us a great opportunity to notonly showcase our products and increase brand awareness, but also to network and keep on top of the latest industry trends and innovations.”

Nickie West concluded:“When the doors openat FIT Show and Visit Glass 2020, our visitors can expect the samequality and diverse mix of brands, products and materials, combined with new show features and content designed to meet their needs in an ever-changing marketplace.

“There will be a bigger focus on materials such as flat glass and timber.Sustainability is also set to feature more prominently throughout the show, as is smart home technology which proved popular at FIT Show 2019.”