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PRO INSTALLER MAY 2016
FIT SHOW 2016
A HIT AT FIT FOR CLIMATEC’S 1930S STYLE DOORS
Climatec’s stand at this year’s FIT Show in Telford was bigger than its
2014 contribution and with a constant stream of visitors interested in the
collection of products being showcased, the extra space was welcomed.
»»Climatec set out to prove
that they were ‘more than
just a window’ with a
collection of aluminium and
PVCu windows and doors on
show.
A large aluminium feature
window took centre stage
drawing in admirers. This
was a replica of a window
recently fabricated for a
church conversion. An eyecatching piece that invited
visitors to then peruse
the other four aluminium
products on the stand; a
bi-folding door, an aluminium
casement window, a Crittal
replacement window and
finally a window featuring an
aluminium astragal bar.
A screen of two large
vertical sliding windows
introduced the PVCu
collection which included
a flush sash window, a
casement with run through
sash horns, a Calibre
casement and tilt & turn
window. The use of 50mm
astragal bar offered another
dimension to a PVCu
window.
The star of the show had
to be Climatec’s 1930s
style PVCu doors. Two
bespoke products that were
continuously photographed
and talked about across the
three days, with a unanimous
agreement that the designs
would rival the look of
any traditional designed
composite door.
Climatec’s John Banks
said: “Around six months
ago I set out to design a
range of traditional PVCu
doors that could grace
any period building and
would incorporate as
many authentic features
as possible to replicate a
true timber door. I actually
had no idea the task ahead
would be so demanding
and the complications in
hardware requirements and
manufacturing methods were
a large hurdle to overcome.
I am however very pleased
with the outcome with the
two doors that we produced
and displayed at the show,
and also the overwhelming
positive response we
received.
“Since returning from the
show I have already started
work on producing three
more period door designs
to add to the collection and
along with our traditional
mock timber window option,
we plan to put together a
‘Period Range’ of products
with full marketing support
for our customers.”
Second time round at the
Fit Show has proven to be
the ideal outlet for Climatec’s
sales and marketing team.
“There is no doubt that our
attendance at this year’s FIT
Show was a huge success,”
said Director Phil Bates. “The
numbers of visitors to our
stand was far greater and the
enquiries brought back to
the office are very exciting.
We are looking forward
to bringing the Climatec
Collection to the NEC for
next year’s FIT Show and
meeting new and exciting
prospects.”
www.climatec-windows.co.uk
www.alu-tec.co.uk
www.climatec-hi.co.uk
S O L U T I O N S I N H A R D WA R E
J.Banks has reported a record number of new leads and
enquiries at this years FIT show.
The company’s stand theme of Designed, Developed,
Delivered, really struck a positive chord with visitors as
did the fully operational rapid prototyping machine and
product design facilities.
IFC Certification (Part of the IFC Group)
had a successful FIT Show
We are now helping a number of clients with their
3rd Party Certification as Manufacturers and
Installers of Fire Rated Products and
Enhanced Security Doors and Windows.
... confidence in
fire safety
All enquiries to:
[email protected]
+44 (0) 1844 275500
www.ifcgroup.com
New products such as window restrictor solutions,
bi-fold door gear and slimline handles also proved to be a
real hit with visitors.
A BIG THANKS YOU TO ALL NEW AND ESTABLISHED
CUSTOMERS WHO VISITED THE STAND AND WE
LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU AGAIN SOON.
J Banks & Co Ltd, Unit A,
Vernon Park, Cannock Road,
Featherstone, Staffordshire, WV10 7HW
t: 01902 864 863
f: 01902 864 926
e: [email protected]
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