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Alternative resources and recycling of container and flat glass Each afternoon will feature additional lectures in the glasstec conference area . These will be offered by universities and scientific institutions on the topic of façade and metal construction , by the VDMA on the topic of machine communication and by EuroWindoor on energy efficiency and the use of natural daylight .
Crafts Center and WorldSkills Germany @ glasstec The wide range of exhibitors and products at glasstec provides craftspeople with a comprehensive overview of the latest glass products and tools as well as mounting and lifting aids . For years , the most relevant meeting point for networking and exchanging information among experts from the glass processing crafts sector has been the joint stand of the Federal Association of the Glazier Trade . This is also where the state professional schools are represented . For the third consecutive time , the special Crafts LIVE show will present among others the top innovations for the glass processing trade in practical application . This year , the area is themed around the World Cup of Trades . At the ‘ WorldSkills Germany @ glasstec ’ young glaziers from all over Germany will compete in this qualifying competition to secure their starting place for ‘ EuroSkills 2023 ’.
The event is organised by the Federal Association of the Glazier Trade ( Bundesinnungsverband des Glaserhandwerks e . V .) and the Association of Young Glaziers and Window Makers ( Verband der Jungglaser und Fensterbauer e . V .). The machinery and work benches for the competition will be provided by the Bohle Group . 5 German candidates have already been shortlisted – the remaining three entries will come from international contestants . Held again concurrently will be the Reff mounting challenge by the Hegla Group as well as demonstrations by IFT Rosenheim . At the “ glass art ” exhibition international galleries and artists will display their objects and interpretations of and with glass .
glasstec Start-Up Zone 2022 – the networking platform for young , innovative companies At glasstec you encounter the top decision-makers from the glass industry and experts from business , research and politics . This is why the Start-Up Zone provides innovative young companies with an ideal platform for making new contacts and networking . National and international start-ups now have the opportunity to secure a place in the Start-Up Zone . This exhibition opportunity targets companies that have been on the market for less than 5 years , have less than EUR 10 million in annual sales or total assets and have fewer than 20 employees .
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