End of Year Message from Nickie West

There’s no denying that we are operating in challenging times, with the collapse of a number of businesses reported across the press in recent months. It can often be difficult not to get bogged down by the doom and gloom and uncertainty, but there are greenshoots of positivity and there is lots to be excited and hopeful about as we head into 2025. 

I’m pleased to report that FIT Show 2025 is well on its way to surpassing our target of increasing the size of the show by 30% on the 2023 edition. The increase in footprint will see FIT Show grow into four halls when we return to Birmingham NEC from 29 April - 1 May next year. 

This success would not be possible were it not for the support of our loyal community, plus the return of brands who recognise the importance of having a presence at FIT Show to build confidence and retain a competitive edge in an ever changing landscape. 

The brands that have committed to FIT Show are sending a very strong message to the sector that they are safe, secure and ready to do business with. The 2025 timeline comes at a crucial time for the market - after two years since our last edition - placing even more prominence on FIT Show as a critical touchpoint in the industry calendar next year.

Over 60% of FIT Show 2023 visitors, with an average potential spend of £730,000, stated that they are considering new suppliers as a result of attending the show last May. If you are a manufacturer or supplier of products for domestic or commercial projects and are looking to connect your brand, products or services with the UK market, you need to be part of FIT Show 2025.

One of the resounding pieces of feedback we received from our 2023 audience is that they wanted to see a greater presence from systems houses at the show, as well as more aluminium and more UPVC. We’ve been working really hard to plug these gaps and it’s great to see brands like ALUK, Selecta Systems and Cortizo all leading the way when it comes to pledging their commitment to the industry’s only trade show. 

Brands who have joined the lineup in recent weeks include; Universal Trade Frames, Ingenious Locks & Hardware, CPS Lift, MB Aluminium, Kingdom Industrial Supplies, Alubend UK Limited, H2B Windows, BSI Group, Database Design UK, Apecs Consult, Prodim International B.V. and Aluminium Bending Specialists. They’ll join some of the 100+ brands who are already set to exhibit at FIT Show 2025. 

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