The 6th edition of glasspex INDIA organized by Messe Dusseldorf India & 3rd
edition of glasspro INDIA, organized by Messe Dusseldorf India in conjunction with
Glass Bulletin was held from 10-12 October 2019 at Bombay Convention &
Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.
The event gave proof to be a one-of-its-kind show
in the glass sector and as the most comprehensive and reputed global platform where
India’s key industry players of the flat glass, container glass & table ware
came together to discuss industry trends, challenges and market insights including
the Indian regulatory framework. Both trade shows presented product launches,
innovations and augmented the forethought through the exhibition, its conference and
a special Award night.
glasspex INDIA & glasspro INDIA witnessed the
participation of 195 companies from 14 countries, bringing together 5547 trade
visitors and 150 conference delegates.
The event had the presence of key
dignitaries like Mr. RK Mittal, President of AIGMF, Mr.
Sanjay Somany – Former President of AIGMF, Mr. Gyan
Madani, Chairman of Mumbai Chapter, Builders Association of India
(BAI). Ms. Birgit Horn, Director and Global Head, Occupational
Safety & Health and Glass Technologies-Messe of Düsseldorf GmbH, Mr.
Lakhan Singh, Editor & Publisher of Glass Bulletin Magazine and
Mr. Dave Fordham from Glass Worldwide.
Speaking on the
occasion of the opening ceremony of 6th edition of glasspex and 3rd edition of
glasspro India 2019, Ms. Birgit Horn, stated:
”It is an honor for me to welcome
you as the Director of glasstec - the globally leading event for the glass industry
- and as the representative of Messe Duesseldorf. Thanks to the exceptional work
done by our team of Messe Duesseldorf India and with the support of our esteemed
partners, we are able to present the complete value chain of the glass industry
under one roof. glasspex INDIA has developed into the Indian glass industry leading
event. It is the meeting point for exchanging ideas, contact making and business
deals. glasspro INDIA has setup a strong vision with glass bulletin.
Both shows
are providing the most efficient platform to support the technological development
and the business trade in the Indian glass market. We thank our partners,
associations for this great support and cooperation. Through the combined effort we
are able to put together this exhibition.”
The key highlight of glasspex INDIA
was the AIGMF Glass Conference
’’Glass Industry 4.0 ’’ organized
by AIGMF (All India Glass Manufacturing Federation) and supported by the Glass
Worldwide Magazine, powered by VDMA & Messe Dusseldorf India.
The 13th
edition of glass conference program included various industry discussions, new
insights pertaining to the sector and best practices. The conference topics
included:
• Glass Marking - When Traceability Becomes an
Obligation
• Modern Automation Systems in Batch Plants and
Cullet Recycling Plants
• Glass Recycling – Potentials for
Indian Glass Manufacturers
• Sophisticated Glass Handling and
Processing in the Era of Industry 4.0
• National Building
Code: Glass & Glazing Aspects and Emerging Regulations
•
Furnace optimization and NOx reduction
The two-Day AIGMF Conference
hosted 15 sessions and three additional Q&A sessions that brought together
stakeholders of the industry on a single platform, allowing the exchange of ideas
that added value to Indian glass ecosystem at large.
The key attraction of
glasspro INDIA was the 4th Glass Bulletin Awards organized by Glass Bulletin
Magazine, supported by Messe Dusseldorf India. With this Award, Glass Bulletin,
which is the most prestigious platform for the flat glass community in India,
honored personalities and stakeholders for their outstanding contributions and
achievements made in the glass industry.
The Glass Bulletin Awards, organized in
cooperation with glasspro INDIA, congratulated 29 prizewinners (in 12 prize
categories) for their great contribution towards industry growth.
The trade show
received full support by leading industry associations to execute an excellent
exhibition. These included AIGMF, CCPS, Builders Association of India, The Madras
Glass & Plywood Merchants Association, Chhattisgarh Glass Association, Ludhiana
Glass Dealers Association and Noida Glass Traders Association, RGMA & Glazing
society. glasspex INDIA & glasspro INDIA are resolutely focused on the future
and aims to establish itself as the benchmark event in glass production technologies
& processes and flat glass processing, products & accessories in the Indian
market.
About Messe Düsseldorf India
Messe Düsseldorf
India is amongst the leading global players in the trade fair and event industry. To
get more information about Messe Dusseldorf India, please visit:
https://www.md-india.com/
About GLASS
BULLETIN
GLASS BULLETIN is the fastest growing top-notch
quarterly journal of India for the global glass industry. It is the ideal platform,
in print and online, for publication of news, reports, products details and
exhibition information related to glass industry. To know more about, GLASS
BULLETIN, please visit: glassbulletin.com
Media Contact:
Damini Diwakar
diwakard@md-india.com
+91(0)11 4855 0628
Messe
Düsseldorf India
Daniel Krauß
kraussd@messe-duesseldorf.de
+49(0)221
4560 598
Messe Düsseldorf GmbH