Overview: Stories
Reusing glass instead of melting it down shows how reuse solutions can change the construction sector
09/09/2025
The reuse of insulating glass is gaining attention, but there is still a lack of standards, experience and legal clarity. In this interview, Martien Teich (Munich University of Applied Sciences) and Sebastian Wernli (Urban Matter) explain why targeted pilot projects, regional structures and a new perspective on old glass panes are crucial.
glasspex & glasspro INDIA 2025: International glass industry meets in Mumbai
29/08/2025
With glasspex INDIA and glasspro INDIA, one of the world’s most dynamic glass markets is opening its doors to innovation, investment and networking. On 10 - 12 September 2025, the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai will become the meeting place for the international glass industry.
Safety glass on the rise: innovations, recycling and new market opportunities
29/08/2025
The focus is shifting to safety glass: despite the weak construction sector, demand for laminated safety glass is increasing, right up to higher protection classes. The German Flat Glass Association reports stable sales; at the same time, research is driving recycling forward: at TU Darmstadt, the ‘daisy effect’ enables the separation of LSG by type.
Perspective with consideration: Bird protection glass in architecture
11/08/2025
Glass is indispensable in modern architecture: its transparency provides healthy daylight. At the same time, glass surfaces are a threat to birds. In conversation with Matthias Haller from Eastman, speaker at glasstec 2024, we discuss the challenges and solutions in bird protection glass.
Glass as a key material for circular construction – about the industry’s potential and creative power
02/08/2025
When it comes to sustainable construction, glass is increasingly taking centre stage as an energy-efficient, durable and ideally recyclable material. In this interview, Dr Anne Braune explains why more product responsibility is needed, how the circular economy can become a reality and what opportunities there are for the industry.
Biophilic glare protection with effect: The VideowindoW in the focus of research
01/08/2025
How does design influence our well-being? A study by Dr Eleni Mousteri, TU Delft, shows: The innovative glare protection VideowindoW can use biophilic patterns to increase not only visual quality, but also mood, satisfaction and the feeling of being close to nature.
glasstec and A+A under new management: Daniel Feische becomes the new Director
10/07/2025
On 1 September 2025, Daniel Feische will move to the Occupational Safety & Health and Glass Technologies portfolios as the Director and will be fully responsible as of 1 December. He succeeds Lars Wismer, who is taking on the role of Regional Head Messe Düsseldorf for Asia (MDfA) in Singapore.
Zhangjiajie glass bridge: innovation meets architecture
17/06/2025
The Zhangjiajie footpath provides impressive proof of how strong glass really is. A case study by Kuraray, demonstrates the interplay of technology and nature in innovative architecture with laminated toughened gla
The Hot Topics of glasstec 2026
26/05/2025
At glasstec 2026 held in Düsseldorf from 20 to 23 October 2026 solutions for current and future challenges in the glass industry will be centrestage once again. The Hot Topics read: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Digital Technologies, Decarbonisation and Circularity.
Future with tradition: the glazier trade in transition
22/05/2025
Craft trades continue to shape the glass sector to this day – despite digitalisation and automation. How education dovetails with creativity and technology is explained by Gunther Fruth, head of the “Glasfachschule Zwiesel” college in this interview.