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JULY 2014 PRO INSTALLER
FIT SHOW REVIEW
The FIT Show Proves a Hit for
the Pioneers in Glass Surface
Protection Technology
The FIT Show has
proved a resounding
success for Ritec International who are reporting early business wins
from the trade event
of the year. Enjoying a
busy three day show,
Ritec welcomed visitors
onto its product-packed
stand who were keen to
find out more about the
benefits of its extensive range of durable
‘non-stick’ surface
technologies.
FIT – The Perfect Platform
For Fairtrades/Homepro To
Interact With Members
Reflecting on their
time as an exhibitor at
this year’s FIT Show,
HomePro and FairTrades enjoyed their
time connecting with
current members and
signing on new ones.
The award-winning IBG
(Insurance Backed Guarantee) provider was on hand
to keep visitors up to date
with all the recent changes in legislation that has
affected the issuing of IBGs
in the glazing industry as
well as details of the recent
re-launch of TrustMark, the
Government’s endorsed
scheme to protect the
homeowner and combat
rogue contractors, of which
FairTrades is a key proponent.
‘It was great
to be more
personal’
“It was the perfect platform for us to interact with
our membership base,”
Warren Stiles, Head of
HomePro’s Client Develop-
ment, said of the FIT Show.
“It was great to be more
personal with our members
as well as the wider manufacturer and installer base
present and address any
questions about changes to
legislation.”
HomePro and its approved representative,
IPWFI are together one
of the largest providers
of IBGs in the UK issuing more than 1,000,000
policies insuring more than
£3.5billion worth of home
improvements over the last
12 years.
Proving to be the first and
only glazing component
with a three-way guarantee
covering performance, added value and profit at every
step of the supply chain,
Ritec demonstrated how the
new ClearShield Eco-System™ gives Fabricators and
Installers the competitive
edge.
Visitors were shown how
the ClearShield Eco-System™ transforms new or
old glass into a higher value
product with low-maintenance performance,
resulting in diversification
leading to higher sales. Furthermore, the ClearShield
Eco-System™ helps maintain the original ‘A’ Window Energy Rating (WER),
allowing glass to uphold its
optical clarity over the life
of a window.
Customers do not have to
stock a new type of glass;
Ritec’s simple added-value
package enables unprotected glass to be upgraded
into ClearShield Eco-Glass™
in the factory. The System
also offers companies the
ability to renovate, protect
and maintain existing glass
on-site, giving them unique
opportunities to add new
revenue streams.
Ritec also showcased their
new ‘One Stop Shop’ for
surface renovation, protection and maintenance that
offers customers solutions
specifically tailored to their
problems. It utilises Ritec’s
total systems including
the award-winning new
ClearShield Eco-System™
for glass and the Ritecoat
System™ for metal and
painted surfaces. In addition, Ritec’s expertise allows
the company to continually
develop and improve technologies for the renovation,
protection and maintenance
of a wide range of surfaces
in and around the home.
Stephen Byers, Managing Director, says “The FIT
Show has already proved
a huge success and a
great opportunity to meet
prospective and existing
customers. Ritec’s stand was
a hive of activity and we
gained a number of serious
sales leads. If you were unable to come along to either
exhibition but are interested in what we showcased,
please contact us and we’ll
be delighted to discuss it
with you.”
For more information on
Ritec International, visit
www.ritec.co.uk or email
[email protected].
To all our visitors at the FIT Show - a big thank you
from Securefast.
Cable Restrictor – SBC400/WE
As seen at the FIT Show 2014
Designed for safety, and to reduce the risk of falling out of a window, it
can also be fitted to doors to deter forced access from unwanted visitors.
The Sliplock™ cable window restrictor is suitable for the home, public
properties, and commercial applications such as care homes, hotels,
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nurseries, schools, universities and hospitals.
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