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British Blind & Shutter Show

Strong presence by Weinor at the BBSA in Coventry

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At the British Blind & Shutter Show, the UK trade fair for sun shading solutions in Coventry, from 27 to 29 October 2024, the UK team from German manufacturer Weinor presented a selection of its high-quality sun and weather protection solutions to an interested trade audience. The 63 m² stand attracted a lot of attention from existing and new customers.

© Edgetech
BAU 2025

Super Spacer looking ahead to present its versatile IGU spacers at BAU 2025 in Munich

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Edgetech Europe invites architects and designers to discover the highly versatile, metal-free, flexible Super Spacer spacer system at the BAU trade fair in Munich, Germany. From January 13 to 17 2025, here is what you can expect.

© Stefan Schilling / Schüco

BIPV: How Schüco Integrates PV into the Facade of the “Matchbox” building 

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The “Matchbox” office tower in Eschborn features an innovative glass facade with a building-integrated photovoltaic system (BIPV) by Schüco. Designed for sustainability, the facade generates 180,000 kWh of electricity annually, reduces operating costs, and combines high energy efficiency with elegant design.

© Matthias Rehberger / GW
Messe Düsseldorf

That was glasstec 2024 – a trade fair retrospective

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For four days, Düsseldorf was the focus of the international glass industry. From 22 to 25 October 2024, 1257 exhibitors from 50 countries showcased their latest machines, systems and products for glass manufacturing and processing. The number of trade visitors totalled 32,000 from 121 countries.

© GPD
GPD 2025

Glass Performance Days and glasstec announce collaboration

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Glaston, the initiators of the Glass Performance Days (GPD) conference, and Messe Düsseldorf, organizers of glasstec, announced that they will be collaborating to advance continuous knowledge sharing, networking and the latest glass industry solutions. Here are the details.

© Messe Düsseldorf / ctillmann
glasstec 2024

Here are the winners of the CircuClarity Awards for 2024

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The winners of the prestigious CircuClarity Award for 2024 were announced at glasstec, celebrating innovators who are driving a more sustainable and circular future in the glass and facade industry. These are the winners:

© Malte Forstat - GW-News
glasstec 2024

Photo impressions from glasstec 2024

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With glasstec, the international trade fair about all things glass, facade and sun shading, is coming to a close today. Our visit was filled with many inspiring meetings and fascinating conversations. More details will follow over the coming weeks, but here are a few impressions from the last few days:

© Messe Düsseldorf / ctillmann
glasstec 2024

The world's leading trade fair for the glass industry has a lot to offer

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From 22 to 25 October, Düsseldorf will become the global centre of the glass industry when over 1250 exhibitors from 52 countries present their latest products and technologies at glasstec. The world's leading trade fair for the glass industry not only offers an overview of machines, software and innovative glass products, but is also an important forum for the exchange between experts, scientists and decision-makers.

© Matthias Rehberger / GW
Next Studio

Sustainability in construction: ‘We need a new spirit of optimism’

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The 9th Next Expert Forum, held at the Next Studio of Wicona & Partners, was an inspiring and forward-looking event. Under the title “Circular building in practice – the transformation of the construction and facade industry”, the future of the construction and facade industry was the focus of attention.

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GPD 2025

Call for abstracts now open for Glass Performance Days 2025

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The Glass Performance Days (GPD) conference, a leading event focused on advancements and challenges in glass and glazing technologies, is now accepting abstracts for its 2025 edition. The conference will take place from 10th to 12th June 2025 at Nokia Arena, Tampere, Finland.

© Messe Düsseldorf
glasstec 2024

GlassPrint offers free tickets for upcoming trade fair

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Are you a glass decorator, printer or designer? The organisers of GlassPrint are offering free entrance to glasstec 2024. Just click here for more details.

© Messe Düsseldorf / ctillmann
glasstec 2024 - a mustsee for all glaziers

Special show for tradespeople shows the glass trade of tomorrow

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When the glasstec trade fair opens its doors in Düsseldorf from 22 to 25 October 2024, over 1200 exhibitors will present an impressive range of innovations and technologies on 60,000 m². The special show ‘Handwerk Live’ will present the visions of the glass processing trade of tomorrow. Here‘s what you can expect:

© Matthias Rehberger / GW
SIGAB Glass Event 2024

Sustainability holds great opportunities for the glass industry

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The 3rd SIGAB Glass Event, which took place at the impressive Quai Zurich Campus, brought together leading experts from the Swiss and international glass industry, many of them from Germany, on 29 August 2024. Around 100 visitors came to find out about the latest developments and trends in glass construction. The facade of the venue, which was explained in detail, was also exciting.

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Semcoglas

Semco organises first Kids Day with more to follow

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The newly launched Semco Kids Day took place on 9 August. A second Kids Day will follow in September. These action days are primarily intended to draw attention to children who need special encouragement or support due to their background as well as physical or mental impairments.

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Glass Conference 2024

Bringing together the UK’s Glass and Glazing Industry

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Come together at Telford International Centre on 16-17 October 2024 for the Glass Conference, the premier event for the glass and glazing industry in the UK. Network with professionals, attend keynote sessions and participate in technical drop-ins focused on industry trends and regulations.

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glasstec 2024

What services can exhibitors at glasstec expect?

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glasstec is the most relevant trade fair of the glass industry. Every two years, exhibitors, visitors, experts and media from around the world meet at glasstec. Here is what is waiting for exhibitors this year.

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ABS Conference in Bern, Switzerland

Advanced Building Skins 2024: New solar facades in focus

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On 28 and 29 October 2024, modern facade architecture will be on the agenda at the Kursaal in Bern. The speakers at Advanced Building Skins will also be taking a closer look at solar facades.

© Hegla Group
glasstec 2024

Hegla puts the spotlight on added value and use of resources

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Improving efficiency, saving resources and creating added value – at glasstec 2024, the Hegla Group is focusing on solutions that are designed to unlock the full potential of existing products.

© Malte Forstat / GW-News
Intersolar 2024, Munich 

Solar facades and BIPV: Here are first impressions from THE solar trade fair

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In line with our focus topic of this week – BIPV – here are some impressions from the past three days at The smarter E Europe 2024 in Munich, Germany. Solar facades and the integration of PV into the building envelope are a growing market segment. And this year‘s trade fair reflected that. Here are some first impressions:

© Matthias Rehberger / GW
Schüco Metal Construction Days 2024

Innovations in sustainable and smart building solutions

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Our man Matthias Rehberger attended the Schüco Metal Construction Days 2024 in Bielefeld. Gathered there were 1200 participants to explore cutting-edge technologies like AI, smart buildings and facade-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). Key highlights included the introduction of Schüco Carbon Control for CO2 minimization and a compelling keynote on the transformative power of artificial intelligence. Dive into the future of metal construction with Schüco's innovative solutions.

© Messe Düsseldorf
glasstec 2024

gasstec exhibitor registration and visitor tickets available now

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glasstec, the world's leading trade fair for the glass industry, will open its doors in Düsseldorf from 22 to 25 October 2024 to present new products as well as pioneering technologies and plant engineering relating to the material glass. This year's focus will include digitalisation, the circular economy and decarbonisation. The ticket shop is now open for visitors.

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Adapting to climate change

Building and urban planning in a changing climate

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Natural daylight supports our circadian rhythm, keeps us alert and productive. This is why humans prefer living and working spaces that are flooded with natural light. However, in a changing climate, buildings need also more air-conditioning due to longer and more intense periods of heat.

© Matthias Rehberger / GW
Federal Flat Glass Association (BF) Congress 2024

Federal Flat Glass Association President Arnold: "Together we can do it!"

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There was a great atmosphere at the GLASS CONGRESS 2024 in Lübeck from 17 to 18 April. It was great to see that many representatives from glass processing companies were among the 155 participants who accepted the invitation of the Federal Flat Glass Association (BF). Here you can find out which topics were on the agenda and why BF President Hans-Joachim Arnold sees light at the end of the tunnel again - despite the current difficult market situation.

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GPD 2023

Youtube playlists looking back at Glass Performance Days 2023

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The Glass Performance Days 2023 were full of informative content on a wide variety of topics across the glass industry. If you were unable to make it to Finland last summer, you can get a feel for what the event was like by clicking here:

Fensterbau Frontale 2024

What‘s been happening on day 2 of Fensterbau Frontale in Nuremberg

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Once again, our roving reporter has been all over the trade fair grounds in Nuremberg. Overall, the mood is great and there are quite a few innovations in windows and glass to be discovered. Don‘t not miss it, there are two more days left!