Paul Merson, a former England footballer, has been added to Lawton Tubes’ team sheet ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
He is teaming up with Lawton Tubes on its stand at this year’s Installer Show, which is set to take place at the NEC between 23 and 25 June.
Paul will be on Lawton Tubes’ 48 sq m stand to provide commentary for the company’s penalty shootout challenge during the show.
According to Lawton Tubes, the penalty shootout experience will test visitors’ accuracy under pressure. Participants will need to aim for five different targets to compete for a place at the top of the leaderboard to win a range of prizes, including a LEGO FIFA World Cup trophy.
The manufacturer is also supporting the show’s FUTURES initiative, which aims to help young installers make valuable connections and kick start their careers in the sector.
Robert Lawton, Lawton Tubes’ director, will also be meeting aspiring plumbers, heating and air conditioning engineers who are visiting the show to explore career opportunities.
Michael Brown, chairman at Lawton Tubes, said: “We’re hoping the only ‘extra time’ we’ll have to go through this summer is with visitors having a go at our penalty shootout challenge or learning from our copper pressing demonstrations.
“We’ll also have our digital media wall there encompassing our new website and YouTube channel showcasing practical ‘how to’ videos for those in the plumbing, heating and air conditioning trades.
“Events such as Installer Show are incredibly important – not just commercially, but for the long-term health of the industry too where we can debate issues, which is why we are especially proud to be supporting FUTURES and championing trade careers.
“It’s great to have Paul Merson supporting us and we’re really looking forward to exhibiting at Installer Show once again.”