September 2023: The recently concluded 7th edition of glasspex
INDIA & 4th edition of glasspro INDIA, which took place at Bombay Exhibition
Center, Mumbai from 14-16 September, witnessed an enthusiastic response from the
glass industry over 3 days of cutting-edge product-showcase, insightful conference
and extensive networking. Organised by the leading trade fair organiser, Messe
Düsseldorf India, the much-awaited shows returned after a gap of 4 years when the
hankering for face-to-face networking was at its peak. Described by the participants
as a crucial meeting point for the global glass fraternity, glasspex INDIA &
glasspro INDIA hold a position of great significance not just for the solution
providers but also for buyers across industries.
At this grand confluence of
innovation & ideas spread across an area of 7000 square meters, 171 companies
from India and abroad showcased their exhibits & solutions and gathered keen
interest from buyers. glasspex INDIA 2023 brought forth unique glass production,
processing & finishing technologies for hollow glass, hollow glass products and
applications, glass packaging technologies, presented by leading companies from the
production part of the glass manufacturing value chain.
Organised together
with Glass Bulletin, glasspro INDIA 2023 displayed high-tech glass production
techniques, latest trends, cutting-edge glass processing solutions, tools, glass
products and applications, auxiliary products and services for the flat glass
industry. As part of glasspro INDIA, fenestrationpro INDIA hosted discussions on the
upcoming design trends and energy-efficient building technologies.
The shows
kick-started on a positive note in the presence of key dignitaries from the
industry. The industry stakeholders who attended the ceremony include Mr. Sanjay
Agarwal, President - All India Glass Manufacturers Association (AIGMF) and senior
representatives from leading organisations such as Dukhiram Maurya Engg. &
Refractory Works, Thermo Tech Furnace & Engineers, Furnotherm Glass Projects
India, Gopal Glass Works, JGS Glass Industries and the German Engineering Federation
(VDMA).
The shows were rightly placed at a time when the glass industry is
witnessing burgeoning growth due to factors such as rising need for
energy-conservation, growing demand for sustainable packaging and increased
application of glass in construction, design & architecture.
“We had a
very successful time at glasspex INDIA 2023 in terms of meeting existing & new
esteemed customers and new orders finalisation. Dukhiram Maurya Engg. was the
largest exhibitor during the event and we thank glasspex INDIA and Messe Düsseldorf
India for their contribution in further expanding our business horizons.”, said
Rajnath Maurya, Director - Dukhiram Maurya Engg. & Refractory Works (I) Pvt.
Ltd.
Mirroring the demand for glass across industries, the shows attracted a
great mix of visitors from a variety of sectors such as construction, architecture,
pharmaceuticals, beverages, cosmetic & perfumery manufacturers, lighting, glass
instrument makers, interior design and more.
Tejkaran Bachhawat, Founder -
JGS Glass Industries, an exhibitor at glasspro INDIA 2023 stated, “Participating as
first-time exhibitors at glasspro INDIA was both thrilling and inspiring. We
meticulously prepared our booth to showcase our glass-related products and services,
engaged with attendees and industry experts providing invaluable insights and
connections. The experience allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of the glass
industry's dynamics. We're excited to build on this experience and return to
glasspro INDIA with even more confidence in the future”.
This year, the shows
witnessed participation from all over the world with companies from China, Czech
Republic, France, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, UK and USA joining the exhibition
floor. China, Germany & Italy brought together companies at the dedicated
pavilions. Visitors at the shows came from 22 countries including Austria,
Bangladesh, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Macedonia, Malaysia,
Mozambique, Nepal, Oman, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, UAE, USA
and Vietnam.
The shows are supported by the All India Glass Manufacturers
Association (AIGMF) and the German Engineering Federation (VDMA). Both the events
are powered by glasstec Düsseldorf, the world’s leading exhibition for the glass
industry.
Delighted with the great response received from the industry,
Thomas Schlitt, Managing Director – Messe Düsseldorf India, states, “The 2023
editions of the shows have set a new benchmark in terms of the number of attendees
who visited and conducted highly productive business interactions with solution
providers from the industry. With representation from India and abroad, the show
emerged as an extremely successful platform for the global glass industry to network
and explore new dimensions. We strongly believe that this is an opportune time for
the glass industry and the success of glasspex INDIA & glasspro INDIA 2023 is a
testament to the exponential growth potential of the industry”.
Day 1 of the
shows concluded with the 5th Glass Bulletin Awards that felicitated the achievements
of individuals and companies for their laudable contributions towards the growth of
the glass industry across various award categories. The magnificent ceremony brought
the industry together for an evening of appreciation and
celebration.
Alongside the well laid-out exhibition, the concurrent 14th
biennial International Conference organised by the All India Glass Manufacturers'
Federation (AIGMF), held on 15th September, hosted in-depth deliberations by thought
leaders from across the globe on key aspects of the glass industry. Over 100
delegates attended the highly successful conference themed "Decarbonization
for the Sustainable Glass Industry”.
Mr. Sanjay Agarwal,
President - AIGMF said, "By all aspects the 7th glasspex and 4th glasspro
exhibitions organised by Messe Düsseldorf India was a huge success. I thoroughly
enjoyed my visit to Mumbai and had the opportunity to meet varied stakeholders after
a long time on a common platform. I understand from the industry members that the
business meetings were meaningful and may pave co-operation for future
collaborations and new partnerships. The 14th AIGMF international conference on
'Decarbonization' was extremely successful in registering over 100 members from the
industry world over. Apart from expert speakers, Delhi Technological University,
Messe Düsseldorf India and Glass Worldwide's support, our sincere thanks is due to
the sponsors and supporting companies namely - La Opala, Borosil, Cello, Haldyn
Glass, Schott India, PGP, AGI, Gopal Glass, Empire-Vitrum, Asahi, Gujarat Guardian,
Kapoor Glass, NIPRO, Neutral Glass, NES, Dukhiram Maurya, Mascot, Firozabad and
affiliated members."
The shows concluded with high energy and optimism for
the future of the glass industry. The 8th edition of glasspex INDIA & 5th
edition of glasspro INDIA will be held at Bombay Exhibition Center from 10-12
September 2025.
For more information about the events, visit: www.glassproindia.com | www.glasspex.com
About the
Organiser
Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt. Ltd. is a fully owned
subsidiary of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH which is a global player both as a trade fair
organizer and as a provider of trade fair-related services for exhibitors and
visitors. Messe Düsseldorf India has been successfully staging established trade
fairs like In-Store Asia, Medical Fair India, FAMDENT Shows & Awards, glasspex
India, glasspro India, pacprocess & food pex Mumbai, India Essen Welding &
Cutting, wire India, Tube India, METEC India and ProWine Mumbai. Besides organizing
successful trade fairs in India, the company is also the exclusive Sales
representative of Messe Düsseldorf Group for the Indian Market and is canvassing
Indian customers to Events of Messe Düsseldorf Group worldwide.
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