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glasstec 2022: successful restart
23/09/2022
glasstec has clearly underscored its relevance for the global glass industry with its restart as a face-to-face trade fair after the pandemic induced break. In the “International Year of Glass”, the 936 exhibitors from 47 countries impressively demonstrated to 30,000 visitors from 119 countries the operational excellence of the sector.glasstec 2022: The countdown for the big reunion is on
12/09/2022
From 20 to 23 September 2022 the international glass sector will finally meet again at its world’s leading trade fair after four years. Only one week to go and then glasstec in Düsseldorf will provide a unique line-up of innovations, trends and solutions, combined with a high-calibre supporting programme from science and practice.glasstec on tour
15/07/2022
The innovation show glass technology live (gtl) is a highlight of glasstec. This is where the concentrated innovative power of the industry can be seen. What will be shown at gtl in autumn 2022 is a well-kept secret each time. With the glasstec on tour video interviews, we lift the curtain a little and give exclusive insights into the preparations and the work of the gtl organisers.glasstec 2022: Craft LIVE - Experience the glazier trade with all senses
13/07/2022
After four years, the glazier trade will finally meet again at glasstec. In addition to a supporting programme that invites visitors to participate and try things out, the thematic focus will again be on the sector’s orientation and development potential for the future.glasstec 2022: Foresight. Sustainable architecture with glass
23/06/2022
In architecture, glass has always been synonymous with transparency, lightness and versatility. It was and still is the material for visionary designs of the future and trendsetting buildings of modern times. However, will glass also stand the test of time posed by the coming age of sustainability?High-calibre ancillary program at glasstec 2022
02/06/2022
live trade fair experience, knowledge transfer and a cross-industry exchange at the highest international level – this is what glasstec will offer with its ancillary program this year. Trade fair highlights will include the glasstec conference, the International Architecture Congress and the innovations showcase ‘glass technology live’.glasstec 2022 - Anticipation in the industry in the International Year of Glass
08/02/2022
In the International Year of Glass, the glass industry will celebrate a long-awaited reunion in Düsseldorf, Germany from 20 to 23 September 2022.United Nations declares the year 2022 as the International Year of Glass (IYOG2022)
14/12/2021
The United Nations has declared 2022 to be the International Year of Glass (IYOG2022). It is thus entirely dedicated to the transparent material. Regional committees worldwide will highlight glass's scientific, economic, and cultural importance as a material in their country or region and celebrate several anniversaries.glasstec UPDATE International Conference: “Carbon Neutrality with Glass”
29/11/2021
The innovative capacity of the glass industry was highlighted once again by experts from the most diverse areas during the 2-day glasstec UPDATE International Conference.glasstec UPDATE Conference: How will the glass industry reduce its carbon footprint in future?
09/11/2021
What is currently being discussed at COP26 in Glasgow should ideally be a guideline for everyone in order to put a stop to climate change. This topic is also highly relevant to the glass industry.