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.
Media Contact:
Pinak Gupta
Head - Marketing Communications
GuptaP@md-India.com