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At glasstec 2026 held in Düsseldorf from 20 to 23 October 2026 solutions for current and future challenges in the glass industry will be centrestage once again. The Hot Topics read: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Digital Technologies,…
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The cooperation between the GPD and glasstec creates new synergies for the international glass industry. In an interview, Glaston explains how both formats benefit from each other - and what added value this means for the industry.
Digitalisation and the use of Artificial Intelligence have revolutionised many sectors of industry. In both fields utilisation and integration differ due to the corporate structures and the specific requirements and applications.
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The topic of thin glass especially for new applications in architecture attracted a great deal of interest among trade visitors at the past glasstec and its special show “glass technology live”.
Victoria Regina Tower in Brussels is embracing a sustainable future with the help of Şişecam’s high-performance solar control glass.
With SANCO ESI Sun and SANCO Plus Zero NG glazing by Glas Zange, the project combines sleek architectural design with outstanding solar control and thermal insulation, shaping a bright, energy-efficient future for the city.
Innovations that shape the glass industry: glass technology live was a highlight at glasstec 2024. We look back on the impressive exhibits and pioneering developments with Prof Dr Ulrich Knaack.
On 24 March, MEP Bruno Tobback (S&D, BE) and his team visited AGC’s float glass plant in Mol. Bruno Tobback was Minister of Environment and Pensions in the Belgian federal government from 2004 until 2007.
A wide variety of advanced commercial buildings was on display as Guardian Glass NA honored the glaziers and fabricators who made them possible at its 8th annual Commercial Project Awards event on March 3 in Las Vegas.
On 12 February 2025, AGC and Saint-Gobain officially inaugurated the Volta production line in the presence of local authorities, stakeholders and representatives of both companies.
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Thomas Wesian, Product Manager at Binder+Co AG, Germany, was a speaker at glass trends live at glasstec 2024, where he spoke about the AI-optimised and data-driven future of recycling.
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Guardian Glass is marking the 30th anniversary of the SunGuard™ architectural low-E coated glass product line in 2025.
AGC Glass Europe announces a major investment in a new insulating vacuum glass production line at its Lodelinsart site (Belgium).
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The AGC Group have taken another significant step toward sustainable glass production by becoming members of Glass Futures.
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For many years they have already attended glasstec – renowned exhibitors from industry. Already before glasstec 2024 seven of them took to their cameras and told us in brief videos what they associate with glasstec.
glasstec, the world's leading trade fair for the glass industry, is dedicated sponsor of the renowned Glass Performance Days (GPD) exhibition.
World’s leading trade fair meets high expectations
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