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Miika Äppelqvist (38) has been Senior Vice President of Glaston's Architecture division since the end of 2023 and is one of the two Managing Directors of the German branch. GW-News asked him how he assesses the market and what Glaston presented at glasstec 2024. Miika Äppelqvist has been with Glaston since 2013, where he has held a number of management positions.
At glasstec 2024, Hegla presented a new sorting system for the first time, which enables the continuous provision of insulating glass units in the shipping sequence. The sorting solution also includes combined drying and sorting compartments for finished insulating glass units. Find out how the system works here.
Şişecam presented its ‘Plant of the Future’ platform at glasstec 2024. This was launched with a focus on digitalisation and sustainability. By bringing together almost 90 years of expertise from Şişecam with the skills of suppliers and technology providers, this initiative aims to promote collaboration and innovation in the industry. Here are the details.
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.
Swisspacer is advancing automation to help insulating glass manufacturers optimise production processes. CEO Matthias Bach, with the company for a year now, highlights energy efficiency as the primary driver in the insulating glass market, especially in Europe and North America.
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:
As part of their exhibits at glasstec 2024 in Düsseldorf, Dow presented an expanded range of organic technologies designed to meet the performance, productivity and quality demands of the facade and window sectors.
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:
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.
In an exclusive video interview with GW-News, Paolo Alberto Sardano, General Manager of the Flat Glass Division & Bottero Glass Industry, provides exciting insights into the latest innovations that Bottero will be presenting at glasstec as well as the company's strategic direction. The CEO Talk is a new format for GW-News.
Planning for glasstec 2024 is well underway, with Director Lars Wismer sharing insights into the event’s key highlights, networking opportunities, emerging trends and innovations.
At glasstec 2024, Glaston will showcase ways to enhance glass processing efficiency without sacrificing quality. The company will highlight its ability to tailor solutions to individual business goals, helping manufacturers achieve higher productivity and operational excellence.
In the run-up to glasstec, vacuum glass manufacturer Fineo, a subsidiary of AGC, is announcing that new, larger formats of vacuum insulating glass will be available from 2025. Here you can find out which sizes will then be possible.
At this year's glasstec in Düsseldorf, Lisec will be presenting solutions including unloading systems based on robotics. In this interview, Sebastian Payrleitner, Head of Product Management Logistics at Lisec, discusses developments in the field of logistics and reveals more about the robot solution that visitors to glasstec can expect to see.
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.
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.
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.
The circular economy is a pressing concern in the flat glass industry, as explored in the upcoming glasstec 2024. Despite a 12% reduction in industry emissions in 2023, the positive trend is partly attributed to decreased production rather than sustainable practices.
The glasstec trade fair this year opens its doors in Düsseldorf from 22-25 October. Young, innovative companies will have the opportunity to present themselves as part of the new Start-Up Zone. Here, visitors will find many innovative and inspiring ideas from the world of glass. Find out how to register for the Start-Up Zone by clicking here.
Companies from the glass machinery and glass industries as well as the glass trades can now register for glasstec 2024. The world's leading glass trade fair will take place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 22 to 25 October 2024.
