The organisers of next year’s FIT (Fabricator Installer Trade) Show have thrown open the doors to installers who believe that they could win the 2016 Master Fitter Challenge – and a share of the £10,000 prize money that goes with it.
Fully supported by FENSA and with the technical content once again created and managed by GQA, the finals of the 2016 Master Fitter Challenge will take place during days one and two of the FIT Show, on a brand new site located in the atrium of The International Centre, Telford, within the main entrance to the show.
This is part of a new initiative to raise the profile of the competition, according to FIT Show organiser, Paul Godwin: “The Master Fitter Challenge is one of the things that defines The FIT Show, so we are raising its profile by locating the Pavilion, where the live finals take place, within the entrance to the show. We are also changing elements of the competition by including new challenges, including roofs and also by encouraging would-be entrants to show their interest months earlier than previously.”
Technical aspects of the Master Fitter Challenge are still being confirmed but FENSA and GQA are insistent that entrants will face tougher tests, including minimum entry qualifications: “We are determined that the MFC continues to be representative and a true test of installation skills,” explained Paul. “The winners of the event are ambassadors for the industry and provide a benchmark for all window, door and conservatory fitters.”
With the windows and residential doors continuing as part of the competition for 2016, solid roofs are to be included for the first time.
Liniar is once again providing products for the window challenge, Truedor will provide the composite residential doors and new for 2016 is Supalite with its solid roof system, and ‘official sealant supplier’ Whizzle.
Would-be competitors can register their interest at www.fitshow.co.uk/master-fitter-challenge.
Full details of The FIT Show can be found at www.fitshow.co.uk
