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Trade kitchen supplier Howdens has announced it will be the headline partner of the Kitchen Fitter Arena at InstallerSHOW 2026.
The 2026 programme will feature a full schedule of hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, and installer-led sessions, all focused on real-world installation challenges, improving standards on site, and helping installers thier businesses.
A key feature of the partnership will be the Howdens Hub, giving installers access to practical, face-to-face advice throughout the show, as well as offering peer-to-peer guidance and advice on the commercial realities of running a successful installation business through Howdens Business Builder, Howdens’ new initiative designed to support tradespeople at the start of their careers.
Howdens managing director for trade, Austin Cooke, said, “Howdens puts the trade first, so we know how important it is to support and inspire tradespeople across the industry, to help them grow their businesses. This partnership brings to life our commitment to making our industry stronger, upskilled, and more resilient. The InstallerSHOW will help us do this, by bringing demos, workshops and expert knowledge to installers in one place.”
InstallerSHOW 2026 will take place June 23-25 at the NEC, Birmingham, bringing together thousands of tradespeople, manufacturers, and industry professionals.
