FIT Show exhibitors are leaders in their sectors. Find out what they have been doing since the last edition of the FIT Show, what products and services they have launched and what their plans are for the show in May 2022.
If you would like to join them and exhibit at the event this year, get in touch with a member of the team.
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The perfect match from Hörmann
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- 18 July 2021
With the trend to match garage and entrance doors gaining in popularity, a recent installation by Hörmann shows just how easy it is. The property now features a smart RollMatic T roller garage door in Noir Sable 2100 and a contemporary style Thermo65 Steel entrance door in a Decograin Titan... -
WERBAR SALES ARE SOARING SAYS WIDGETS
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- 01 July 2021
With supplies of steel across all manufacturing sectors still not yet stabilised from an availability perspective along with several price hikes, Window Widgets have experienced a surge in demand for Werbar, which is their dedicated range of RCM reinforcement sections for PVCu window and door... -
Jon Vanstone Appointed Chair of Interim Industry Competence Committee
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- 25 June 2021
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has appointed Jon Vanstone as Chair of the Interim Industry Competence Committee (IICC) which will advise on and support the work being undertaken by Government to establish the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). The Industry Competence Committee (ICC) is one of... -
Bedfordshire Windows continues to invest with Haffner
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- 25 June 2021
Trade and retail fabricator Bedfordshire Windows has invested in a new SMR-4 Four-Headed Welder and TT425 Double Mitre Saw from award-winning machinery experts, Haffner. The new machinery package is the third largescale machine investment with Haffner, and the latest machines will further support... -
ALL SQUARE FOR FURTHER RESIDENCE GROWTH
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- 21 June 2021
R2, from The Residence Collection, is experiencing a surge in demand as both consumers and trade partners look to embrace the ultimate aluminium alternative window and door system, packed with unique design features and outstanding performance credentials. R2 is the architectural highlight of The... -
Safety in the Shade with Wendland Lantern Canopy
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- 16 June 2021
Wendland fabricator, NW Rooftech, has recently completed an unusual aluminium canopy installation, designed to protect a gentleman with extremely sensitive skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. High specification glazing has been used in the glass roof which features the Wendland Lantern ridge. Commenting... -
Wendland Lantern Now Available in Any RAL
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- 16 June 2021
The Wendland Lantern is now available in any RAL colour in either PVCu or aluminium. Made to measure, Wendland Lanterns are perfect for any flat roof extension or orangery and the new colour offer is sure to be a popular choice. Commenting about the new any RAL colour offer, Wendland Brand... -
GQA GROWS ITS FIELD OF INFLUENCE
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- 15 June 2021
2021 marks the 20th year of operation of GQA Qualifications. During the past twenty years, the organisation has been humbled and honoured to find its influence growing amongst a broad range of key stakeholders and decision-makers. Today, the number of committees, initiatives and collaborations to... -
GQA IN OFFENDER REHABILITATION SUPPORT
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- 15 June 2021
GQA Qualifications are the awarding body working with Novus in a major nationwide offender rehabilitation training scheme. The fenestration industry's leading awarding and qualifications-writing body is working closely with Novus to deliver training programmes that raise the aspirations of... -
APEER ANNOUNCES £500K MACHINERY INVESTMENT DURING MAYOR’S VISIT
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- 02 June 2021
Apeer has announced another sizable investment in machinery for 2021, during a site visit by the local council’s Mayor to see the factory’s latest extension and to hear about the business’s continuing successful growth and recent workforce expansion. The visit by the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim... -
Morley Glass and B&P Windows team up for glass recycling
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- 28 May 2021
Industry-leading integral blinds manufacturer Morley Glass and Wakefield-based B&P Windows have teamed up to reduce their carbon footprints further by supplying all post-consumer glass products to Morley Glass to be put through their on-site glass crusher. Since 2019, Morley Glass has been... -
MORLEY GLASS DELIVERS DARKNESS ON DEMAND WITH NEW PLEATED BLACKOUT BLINDS
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- 26 May 2021
Morley Glass & Glazing is delivering darkness on demand with its launch of a new and exclusive blackout system for pleated integral blinds. The ScreenLine® pleated blackout blinds sit neatly inside Uni-Blind® sealed units to ensure complete shading from the sun and other light sources such as... -
It’s time to FLiP
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- 26 May 2021
DOORCO, the leading composite door supplier, is set to transform the market with the introduction of FLiP, their own revolutionary cassette system. FLiP has a unique Foam in Place technology that delivers a superior seal, and three design options that include clean, modern profiles through to... -
LEON DAY TEAMS UP WITH ROSEVIEW
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- 25 May 2021
Well-known industry figure Leon Day has teamed up with respected sash window manufacturer Roseview Windows as brand ambassador. At the same time, Roseview are supporting Leon as key sponsor for his much-anticipated return to UK MotoX racing. Leon is best-known within the industry for heading up... -
Kall Kwik launches ACE partnership scheme for fabricators
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- 25 May 2021
PVCu window machinery expert Kall Kwik has revealed the ACE up its sleeve with the launch of the partnership scheme focussing on Advice, Care, and Engineering, providing fabricators with a support package that offers exceptional peace of mind combined with the tools to advance their businesses. The range of... -
Over 1100 vacancies for installers in May shows the scale of the skills gap
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- 23 May 2021
Research conducted by Building Our Skills has identified that at the end of the first week in May there were over 1100 vacancies for installers being advertised on job sites throughout the UK. The research was conducted in association with partner FrontFoot, specialists in re-introducing military... -
Abcell partners with Deceuninck to add PVCu to product range
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- 21 May 2021
To give installers even greater choice, Glazed Extension Merchant Abcell, has created a GEM of a partnership with Deceuninck to offer customers a complete range of PVCu windows and doors. Deceuninck’s 2800 Heritage Sculptured windows, flush casement windows, flush residential doors and French... -
KORNICHE ROOF LANTERN SHORTLISTED
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- 20 May 2021
Made for trade are proud to announce that Korniche have been shortlisted for the Homebuilding & Renovating Show Awards 2021 for the category of Best Roof Lantern Supplier. Following the success of the win in 2020 it’s amazing to be shortlisted in consecutive years and shows how much impact the... -
GGF LAUNCHES NEW TECHNICAL HUB
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- 18 May 2021
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce the launch of a new Technical Hub, housing all the technical services and products the Federation delivers, for its Members and the industry. As well as an obvious and much needed re-design, the aim of the new Hub is to provide a more... -
Morley Glass & Glazing adds new SV+ system to Uni-Blind range
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- 17 May 2021
Integral blinds manufacturer Morley Glass & Glazing is giving customers even more choice with the launch of the SV+. Exclusive to Morley Glass, the SV+ is a completely symmetrical version of the highly popular ScreenLine SV (sliding venetian) Uni-Blind system thanks to the addition of a slim dummy... -
Certass Gets the Thumbs-up from Daylight Installations
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- 07 May 2021
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been more important than ever for installers to have a certification body they can rely on for fast, accurate information and support. Daylight Installations has been a member of Certass since they were founded in 2017 and have been extra impressed by the... -
WIDGETS TO CELEBRATE 21 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH TYPICAL PINK PANACHE
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- 07 May 2021
Window Widgets is celebrating its 21-year business anniversary and the company promises to celebrate it in style over the course of the year, with a distinctly pink and fun theme and one in which supports two industry charities. The business has been highly influential over the last two decades... -
Haffner Murat announces exclusive partnership with Graf Synergy
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- 04 May 2021
Leading machinery experts Haffner Murat has announced an exclusive supply partnership with Italian-machine innovators, Graf Synergy. The new partnership will give Haffner Murat the largest and most comprehensive machine portfolio in the industry and further consolidate Graf Synergy’s presence in... -
New Finishes and Colours From Hörmann UK
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- 30 April 2021
Adding to an already extensive, marketing leading choice of surface finish and colour options for garage doors, Hörmann UK have introduced a number of new and eye-catching developments for their range of sectional doors. Two new, modern finishes have been launched. Slategrain is a natural finish... -
GM Fundraising launches the ‘GMF 100’ Cycling Challenge
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- 29 April 2021
Industry charity fundraiser GM Fundraising has just launched a new team cycling challenge, which will be held on Sunday 8th August 2021. The event, called the ‘GMF 100’ is a cycling challenge and is being sponsored by Epwin Window Systems. All funds raised will go directly to Hope House Children’s... -
Windowlink appoint new Sales Executive
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- 28 April 2021
Harriet Wadeson is the latest addition to the team at glazing software specialists Windowlink. With an extensive background in the car industry, and experience at companies such as Jaguar Land Rover and Heritage Automotive, Harriet has joined in a new Sales Executive role. After shifting gears... -
REFRAME – KÖMMERLING PILOT PROJECT WITH 100% RECYCLED PVCU
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- 23 April 2021
profine Group’s KÖMMERLING brand, together with their partner company Rolladen Müllers GmbH & Co. KG, have just completed a commercial project with ReFrame windows made of 100 percent recycled PVCu, as part of a pilot project underpinned by sustainability, innovation and quality. ReFrame windows are...
