The 5th edition of glasspex India – International Exhibition for Glass Production, Processing and Products and the launch edition of glasspro India – International Exhibition for Flat Glass Processing and Products, at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, concluded successfully on February 25, 2017.
Over the three-day run, glasspex/glasspro India attracted more than 4,150 trade visitors. All exhibitors, including many first time participants, commended the arrangement, organization, venue of the shows as well as the quality of visitors, who visited their booth. Most of the exhibitors have already confirmed their participation for the next edition of the shows.
Spread over an area of 4,400 sqm, over 130 companies from 16 countries participated in the shows. Besides India, there was a group participation from Germany and individual participations from Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, UK and USA.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Joachim Schäfer, Managing Director and Member of the Management Board of Messe Düsseldorf, said that: "this fair has developed into an important trade fair and meeting point for the glass industry, strongly fostering the exchange of ideas, contact making and business deals in the Indian market." Thanking the supporting partners AIGMF, VDMA and Glazing Society of India, Mr Schäfer attributed the success in reaching exhibiting companies "to the excellent reputation enjoyed by glasspex India as the glass
hub for the region and Messe Düsseldorf's strong ties with its partners and companies in the global industry."
The concurrent conference on "What Can Glass Do for You" held by the All India Glass Manufacturers´ Federation (AIGMF), complemented the range of information and services presented at the fair, by addressing topics on various glass industry sectors – flat, solar, processed, container and tableware, which were presented by eminent Indian and International speakers from the glass industry and related organizations.
The next edition of glasspro India will be held from 22-24 February 2018, in Bengaluru.
Retaining its biennial cycle, the 6th edition of glasspex India will be held from 10-12 October 2019 in Mumbai.
Exhibitor Testimonials on glasspex/glasspro INDIA 2017
The best glass show we have ever been in India. All times we felt overwhelmed by the amount of business visitors. All in all a great forum for interaction. Keep it up!
Mr. Sanjay Somany, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, HNG
It was an overall good experience to be a part of glasspex INDIA 2017. It helped us to meet various glass manufacturers & let us know their need from our side.
Looking forward to attend such more exhibition in near future.
Mr. D. Sivakumar, Manager - Sales & Marketing, Saint Gobain SEFPRO
Glasspex INDIA 2017 held at Greater Noida was good in regard of visitors from the industry. It was excellent in regards of arrangements, hall facilities and overall management by Messe staff. Best of Luck.
Mr. Jogendra Singh, Director, Indothermo Furnace
It was an excellent experience in participation at glasspex INDIA 2017. It had a wonderful response in terms of relevant visitors for our business.
Mr. Jayant Shroff, Partner, Lubitech Enterprises
We found glasspex INDIA 2017 edition very successful. Although it was our participation for the 1st time but very good footfall in our booth. Will participate in coming glasspex edition for sure.
Mr. Ashutosh Joshi, Managing Director, Glasspower Engineering (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Excellent support from the exhibition organizers & we found better business opportunities for business in future.
Mr. S.R. Maurya, Managing Director, Super Furnace Works (I) Pvt. Ltd.
We loved the event. We got the right exposure through this event. Strongly satisfied.
Mr. Nitin Sharma, Director, ORO TUFF Glasses Pvt. Ltd.
We have been visiting the exhibition in Germany from many years and in India being participating from the first edition. The best part of show is that it's well organized. The customers are specific & especially those who are really interested and have technical knowledge. Well managed by staff. All the best for future. See you at Bangalore.
Mr. Sanchit Arora, General Manager (Mkt.), Techno Trade Links
The expo is good and feel that the user and consumer are quality to engage.
Mr. Gohul Deepak, Director, Glazing Society of India
It was a great show. We met a lot of potential clients and we hope to convert them into our customers.
Mr. Chandan Monga, M.D., Aman Trading Company
Glasspro brought together the latest and finest trends in flat & processed glass products. Participation in it helped us showcase our comprehensive range of innovative glass solutions.
Mr. Vikram Khanna, CMO, Asahi India Glass Ltd.
We have got some decent enquiries and all over the expo turned out to be a good exposure for our company.
Mr. K.C. Jain, President, HNG Float Glass
For further information please visit the event websites:
www.glassproindia.com and www.glasspex.com