FIT Show 2025

FIT Show 2025 Report: Key Takeaways and Insights

FIT Show 2025 Report: Key Takeaways and Insights

The official post show report for FIT Show 2025 is now published, highlighting a landmark year for the UK’s premier fenestration industry event.

Held at the NEC Birmingham (29 April – 1 May), this year’s event marked a milestone with over 10,129 professionals from 5,325 companies attending, alongside more than 300 exhibitors, making it the most successful edition to date.

Nickie West, Event Director of FIT Show, said: “As we close the chapter on FIT Show 2025, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to every

Nickie West, Event Director for FIT Show

 exhibitor, visitor, and partner who made this event such a resounding success. Your passion, innovation, and willingness to share knowledge are what make FIT Show the beating heart of the fenestration industry. The numbers speak for themselves: over 10,000 attendees, 300+ exhibitors, and a digital reach exceeding 4.3 million.

“Our community’s commitment to collaboration and advancement was evident in every corner – from the Installer Demo Zone and Marketplace to the 20 CPD-certified seminars. Now with FIT Show 2027 on the horizon, we invite businesses to build on this momentum and join us as we continue to deliver a first class event for the sector, returning in two years’ time.”

Key highlights from FIT Show 2025:

  • 10,129 individual attendees and 5,325 companies participated
  • Over 300 exhibitors showcased the latest products and technology
  • 20 CPD-certified seminars offered expert insight on regulation, sustainability, and innovation
  • Installer Demo Zone and new Marketplace debuted to positive reception
  • Average potential visitor spend ranged between £100,000–£500,000
  • Visitors represented every sector of the industry: installers, fabricators, manufacturers, specifiers, and more
  • The event’s digital campaign reached over 4.3 million people, with engagement across web, social, and print channels

Reflecting the broad interest across the sector, the show featured significant focus on UPVC, timber, glass, smart technology, roofing, and hardware. The networking-rich Late Night Wednesday event returned with increased attendance, fostering vital business connections in a more informal setting.

Visitors represented a comprehensive cross-section of the fenestration supply chain, including installers, fabricators, manufacturers, architects, specifiers, and merchants. The audience profile and increasing interest in UPVC, timber, and glass segments provide exciting opportunities to expand even further in the next edition.

FIT Show 2027

Looking ahead to FIT Show 2027, the FIT Show team is building on this momentum with a renewed focus on innovation, market trends, and community engagement.

The two-year lead time allows exhibitors to start planning now to leverage enhanced brand partnerships and secure prime exhibition space. With demand already growing, companies are encouraged to secure their space early and benefit from tailored marketing support designed to maximise brand visibility.

Exhibiting at FIT Show provides unmatched access to thousands of UK fenestration decision-makers, opportunities for live demonstrations, and invaluable networking in an industry-defining environment.

FIT Show returns to the NEC from Tuesday 18 to Thursday 20 May, 2027. Interested in exhibiting? Secure your place early and benefit from bespoke marketing support and enhanced brand visibility in the lead-up to the event. For more information, contact the FIT Show team.

The report can be downloaded here: FIT Show Post Show Report 2025

FIT Show 2027 | 18 – 20 May | NEC, Birmingham

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