glasspex INDIA & glasspro INDIA 2025 prove highly popular: new business areas for the glass industry in India

Düsseldorf, September 2025—With international participation and high visitor interest, glasspex INDIA (8th edition) and glasspro INDIA (5th edition) came to a close in Mumbai on 12 September 2025. With 180 exhibitors from 19 countries and more than 8,200 trade visitors, the two events underlined their role as the central industry platform in India. Across 9,230 square metres, exhibitors presented their latest technologies and innovations for glass production and glass processing.

The AIGMF International Conference served as a technical highlight during the two trade fairs. Under the motto “AI and Digitalisation—The Future for Sustainable Glassmaking”, more than 130 delegates discussed the prospects for digitalised and sustainable glass production. At the 6th Glass Bulletin Awards, companies and individuals were also honoured for their contributions to the development of the industry.

International participation was strong: In addition to India, exhibitors and visitors from key markets, such as Germany, Italy, the US, China and Japan, were also represented. Germany and Italy also presented themselves with country pavilions. The VDMA Glass Technology Forum was also on site and took the opportunity to exchange ideas with the Indian glass industry.

“The success in Mumbai clearly shows how dynamically the glass industry is developing. For the industry, the trade fairs in India offer the opportunity to open up new business areas and expand networks in one of the world’s most important growth markets,” explains Daniel Feische, Director of glasstec.

The world’s leading trade fair, glasstec, will take place in Düsseldorf on 20-23 October 2026. The central themes will be AI & digital technologies, the circular economy and decarbonisation, which will be addressed in an extensive supporting programme with highlights such as glass technology live, the platform for technological innovations as well as in conferences and special shows.

Further information: www.glasstec.de, www.glasspex.com and www.glassproindia.com

Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt. Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH. In India, the company organises established trade fairs such as glasspex INDIA, glasspro INDIA (together with Glass Bulletin, an international trade journal for the glass industry), wire India, Tube India, METEC India, ProWine Mumbai and Valve World Expo India. Messe Düsseldorf India also exclusively represents the Messe Düsseldorf Group in the Indian market and attracts exhibitors and visitors to its events worldwide.

About the AIGMF International Conference

The AIGMF International Conference is organised by the All India Glass Manufacturers’ Federation (AIGMF). It is held in partnership with Messe Düsseldorf India, Glass Futures, glasspex INDIA and glasspro INDIA, and it is powered by glasstec Düsseldorf, which is the world’s leading trade fair for the glass industry. The conference brings together leading representatives from industry, research and associations. It also addresses key topics such as digitalisation, artificial intelligence and sustainability in glass production.