The proof of the pudding is in the eating
Matthew Glover
Co-Founder of Veganuary. Managing Director at Veg Capital. Chairman of Vegan Food Group.
Exactly why you need to join the rest of your industry at fit 2016
Partnerships forged at previous FIT Shows have continued to flourish, long after the media storm has died down, proving that the exhibition is a must for anybody in the window, door and conservatory industry.
The how and the why makes for an interesting read if proof of why you should attend is needed, read on below!
I liked Truedor so much I took their FIT display!
IG Door’s Richard Kirman and Bradley Scott Windows’ Andy Farrington were well-acquainted before the FIT Show opened in June 2014, but the strength of the door supplier’s offering was not fully apparent until Andy had chance to compare what the market had to offer.
Andy said he wants to see new products at an exhibition, which help him to be ahead of the game and his competitors. "But I also want to see evidence of how a supplier will work with me, become my partner, and what commitment they will make to me for the longer term,” he said.
The relationship has burgeoned since, Richard explained. “Andy has become a centre of excellence for Truedor,” he said “We pass sales leads out to our trusted retailers and Andy is excellent at following these up. We even pass leads out to him when we don’t have an appointed installer, in the knowledge that he will deal with them professionally.”
COULDn't afford not to be at the fit show
“I walked the halls in 2013 and 2014 critically observing our competitors’ stands, and by the end of it I felt we had to be a part of The FIT Show 2016,” Mike Bygrave, Roseview Windows’ marketing manager, said. “We simply have to be there alongside the other big names in the industry because we are a leading player in PVCU sash windows.”
FIT SHOW CLOSED THE DEAL FOR SEAL-LITE
When Jim and Chris Shearn of fast-expanding West-Country fabricator Seal-Lite Group decided they needed a new welder amongst other machinery two years ago, they decided to put their buying decisions on hold until The FIT Show, which was due to take place a few months later in 2014.
FIT SHOW OPENED THE RIGHT DOORS FOR CARLISLE BASED FINESSE GROUP
Carlisle-based Finesse Group believe in the power of exhibitions to help keep them on top of their game – and not just for the products.
“It is one of the most exciting times in our company’s history,” Ian said, “and we need good trade shows not only to find the newest products but also to meet the people that are selling them. We don’t just buy products; we seek trading partners – companies that we can grow with.”
‘WE MET OUR KEY SUPPLIERS AT THE FIT SHOW’ SAYS AWARD WINNING INSTALLER
David Thornton, head of the award winning installer The Window Company (Contracts) Ltd states that 'at least half a dozen’ of his company’s new suppliers were found by visiting The FIT Show last June. “Before we attended we researched The FIT Show and prepared meticulously and as a result have met at least half a dozen of our new suppliers".
EMEA Sales Manager - Supply Chain
9 年Not long to go now!