Overview: Stories
Glass packaging and circular economy: strengths, weaknesses, outlooks
16.06.2026
Glass packaging is considered a role model for the circular economy. But weight, transport and energy-intensive melting processes all affect its climate footprint. Read on to see how glass recycling works in Germany today and what decarbonisation goals the container glass industry is working towards.
How digital technologies make planning, production and processes more efficient
31.05.2026
Artificial intelligence and digital technologies are becoming increasingly prevalent in the glass industry. International exhibitors are showcasing the solutions that are already in productive use today – and the developments that will shape the industry’s next steps.
Industry insiders speak about CO₂ reduction and the paths to climate neutrality
31.05.2026
Decarbonising this industry is a challenge. However, climate targets and regulatory pressure leave no room for doubt: transition is unavoidable. Exhibitors at the trade fair show where the sector stands and what is feasible in technical terms – along the entire value chain.
How glasstec exhibitors drive recycling, return rates and the efficient use of raw materials
26.05.2026
At glasstec 2026 circularity is one of the key three Hot Topics. Exhibitors will show how glass products are developed to be more suitable for recycling, how insulation glass units are separated automatically and how new sources of cullet can be leveraged for production.
Filigree roof structures and Augmented Reality
13.05.2026
At glasstec, innovative strength is evident in the details: two projects from among the exhibitors demonstrate how glass enables sophisticated architecture and new technologies – from heatable triple-glazed units for an urban space in Helsinki to high-precision glass waveguides for augmented reality glasses.
Barrier-free glass: when transparency must be visible
11.05.2026
In architecture glass is synonymous with openness and light – but for millions of people with visual impairments it is invisible. Running into a glass wall or frameless glass door is not a rare occurrence for them. Read on to discover what the standards prescribe, what solutions look like and why this issue affects the entire industry.
Glass packaging in Africa: »Without a regional approach there is a risk of deindustrialisation rather than decarbonisation«
11.05.2026
Kathleen Hoogenhout, Specialist Consultant at Join Me (Pty) Ltd and speaker at glasstec, explains why European climate targets may become a threat to the very existence of African glass factories – and which three steps are now key.
The German container glass market is set to stabilise slightly in 2025
08.05.2026
Sales of container glass in Germany rose slightly again in 2025 for the first time. Following significant declines in previous years, the industry reported an increase of 2.2 per cent. Food packaging and bottles for wine, sparkling wine and soft drinks performed particularly well.
When glass reduces noise: what noise reducing glazing can do
16.04.2026
Road traffic, train lines, dense urban centres. The demand for acoustic well-being is on the rise. Meaning noise reducing glass is of increasing relevance in ever more projects. Read on to discover what modern glazing can already achieve today and learn about the solutions provided by the industry.
Efficient solar control: when glass façades become thermal challenges
16.04.2026
arge expanses of glass form an integral part of modern architecture. However, during summer months they often lead to overheating and glare. Innovative solutions developed by the glass industry provide an answer to these challenges.