Pro Installer April 2017 - Issue 49 | Page 40

40 | APRIL 2017 Preview MEET MR & MRS FIT Thanks to an online marketing campaign from The FIT Show, two newcomers to Twitter are proving a hit with the window, door and conservatory industry. Called Mr & Mrs FIT, the cardboard couple have been tour- ing the country over the last few months, and have been snapped in dozens of locations in the run up to the 2017 FIT Show at Birming- ham’s NEC. They’ve even been photo- graphed on a flight with Edin- burgh based trade supplier Ste- venswood, and enjoyed a week’s holiday in Wales with software and IT specialist Windowlink UK – not to mention a VIP trip to Der- byshire County Cricket Club. But they’ve also been busy behind the scenes with exhibitors for this year’s show, as plans are finalised ahead of the exhibition in May. From helping organise the stand at sash window specialist Roseview Windows, getting the inside line at hardware giant Yale, lending a hand at ERA or getting a sneak preview from systems house Liniar – including a tour of the fac- tory in miniature high-vis jackets – Mr & Mrs FIT have so far enjoyed a unique insight into what visitors at this year’s show can expect. They’ve also let their hair down for World Book Day at Carl F Groupco and Oakland Glass – where they got into the spirit of things by dressing up as Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf. On Valentine’s Day, they even posed for romantic shots at Universal Arches, Ultraframe and Iceni Windows. Follow their adventures on Twitter (#MrMrsFIT) or check out a gallery of images at www. fitshow.co.uk. PRIMED TO APEER Apeer is gearing up for the FIT Show, with grand plans to showcase new additions to the award-win- ning Lumi range alongside the latest offering from the collection of Apeer compos- ite doors. Linda Tomb, marketing manager said: “The last show had such a positive