Overview: Stories
Four exhibitors on the role of the world’s leading trade fair for the glass industry
14.10.2025
glasstec in Düsseldorf has been the world’s leading trade fair for the international glass industry for decades. But how relevant will it still be in 2026 for the strategic goals of its exhibitors, especially in view of new market mechanisms, digital channels and changing visitor groups? The trade fair posed this question to companies from various sectors for their assessment.
glasspex INDIA & glasspro INDIA 2025 prove highly popular
30.09.2025
With strong visitor interest, country pavilions and conferences on AI & sustainability, the glasspex INDIA and glasspro INDIA trade fairs emphasise their importance for one of the world's most important growth markets.
Digital printing on glass: more speed, more variety
30.09.2025
New technologies are changing glass printing: shorter delivery periods, smaller batch sizes, more design freedom – and new requirements made on data and calculation. In this interview Matthias Schieber, Digital Transformation Manager at Marabu GmbH & Co. KG, outlines how to make transition a success and the role of organic pigments play in this.
Breathing glass facades: Sustainable architecture against urban heat islands
29.09.2025
ife in cities can get particularly hot in the summer months. While buildings with large glass fronts are a symbol of modern architecture, they are also considered hotspots in the urban heat balance. This is precisely where a concept that is becoming increasingly popular comes in: Glass facades that breathe.
Glass and nature in dialogue: The Mischke-Götzinger House in Berlin
23.09.2025
Glass opens up spaces, creates transparency and connects architecture with its surroundings. At the Mischke-Götzinger House and the ZK/U – Centre for Art and Urbanistics in Berlin, architect Peter Grundmann showcases the versatility and sustainability of this material.
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.