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Best Roofing System or Product Editor’s Comment GEORGE LEWIS EDITOR GEORGELEWIS@MEDIA-NOW.CO.UK WWW.TOTAL-FABRICATOR.CO.UK With the weather starting to brighten up and get warmer, it feels like everyone’s outlook is just that bit more positive... And I guess that mentality is a good way to look at things, like it is in this month’s Business Pilot Barometer. This month’s data suggests that while it is clear there has been a slowdown in recent months, it doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a downturn is on its way. See all this month’s sector data on page 16. Positivity is also in the air with the fact that at the time of writing this, there is just a few short weeks until we all head to Birmingham and return for FIT Show <strong>2023</strong>! In this issue, we sit down with FIT Show Event Director Nickie West to discuss the past, present and future for the show as it celebrates its 10th anniversary this year! And to complement that, we also hear from companies attending the show this year, such as Haffner, who once again have the show’s biggest stand, glass giants Saint-Gobain Glass, and in the second part of our interview with Selecta Systems on page 28, we discuss the company’s recent investments and innovations, some of which will be on show at the NEC. Elsewhere in this issue, First Degree Systems’ Greg Beachim provides his solution to help fabricators stop holding too much stock (page 42); we speak to hardware manufacturer Debar, who recently celebrated 15 years in business (page 48); and forklift experts Combilift explain why your business should really be investing in electric forklifts (page 62). I hope you enjoy the issue, and we look forward to seeing many of you at the FIT Show later this month. And whilst you’re at the NEC, make sure you grab your copy of our FIT Show Daily paper, which will keep you up to date with all the news from around the show! George CONNECTING THE WINDOW & DOOR FABRICATORS SUPPLY CHAIN Advertising: KORNICHE aluminium roof lantern & bi-folding doors have MORE TO OFFER... PASS QUALITY CHECKED Aluminium Fabricator of the Year Bi-folding Door Manufacturer of the Year Cover courtesy of Made for Trade: Find out more about MFT’s offering at http://madefortrade.co and on page 60. Publishing Director: Andy Dunn DD: 01892 732 047 Mob: 07963 330777 Email: andydunn@media-now.co.uk Commercial Manager: Jake Roxborough DD: 01892 732 047 Mob: 07956 133314 Email: jakeroxborough@media-now.co.uk Registered office: 1 Forstal Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7AU 2022 WINNER FIT, GLAZE & GO... engineered for a faster fit! Editorial Director: Matt Downs DD: 01892 732 047 Mob: 07963 330774 Email: mattdowns@media-now.co.uk Editor: George Lewis DD: 01892 732 047 Mob: 07715 550 351 Email: georgelewis@media-now.co.uk The content of Total Fabricator magazine (and website) does not necessarily reflect the views of the editor or publishers and are the views of its contributors and advertisers. The digital edition may include hyperlinks to third-party content, advertising, or websites, provided for the sake of convenience and interest. The publishers accept no legal responsibility for loss arising from information in this publication and do not endorse any advertising or products available from external sources. No part of this publication may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system without the written consent of the publishers. All rights reserved. GLAZE TUBE PRESS PLAY ON QUALITY CONTENT FOR YOUR SECTOR Head over to www.glaze-tube.co.uk for the latest video content from the key players from throughout the supply chain. Packed with how-to’s, installation advice, interviews and opinions, Glaze-Tube is an informative and entertaining platform keeping you up to date with what’s happening in your industry! To showcase your video on Glaze-Tube contact Andy or Jake on 01892 732 047 INSTALLATION HOW TO’S: ALUFOLD DIRECT XENLITE ROOF
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