The recently concluded 8th edition of glasspex INDIA and 5th edition of glasspro INDIA, held at the Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai from 10–12 September, witnessed an enthusiastic response from the glass industry. Over three days of cutting-edge product showcases, insightful conferences and extensive networking, the shows reaffirmed their reputation as key meeting points for the global glass fraternity.
Spanning across 9,230 sqm of exhibition space, the shows hosted 180 exhibitors from India and 18 other countries who presented innovations and technologies that drew significant interest from buyers. Participants described glasspex INDIA & glasspro INDIA as crucial industry platforms, not only for solution providers but also for buyers across multiple sectors.
Organised by Messe Düsseldorf India, glasspex INDIA 2025 highlighted glass production, processing and finishing technologies for hollow glass, glass packaging and applications from across the manufacturing value chain.
glasspro INDIA 2025, co-organised by Messe Düsseldorf India and Glass Bulletin, showcased high-tech flat glass production and processing solutions, advanced tools, auxiliary products, and applications. A special segment of the event, fenestrationpro INDIA featured discussions on design trends and energy-efficient building technologies.
The event was inaugurated in the presence of many personalities, including Mr. Rajesh Khosla, President of The All India Glass Manufacturers’ Federation (AIGMF); Mr. Sanjay Somany, Chairman & Managing Director of Hindusthan National Glass and Industries; Mr. Yaqoob Khan, CEO of Thermo Tech Furnace & Engineers; Mr. Rajnath Maurya, Director of Dukhiram Maurya Engineering & Refractory Works; Mr. Mohammad Mahdi Ghadiri, Director Sales & Marketing at Kaveh Float Glass Company; Ms. Gesine Bergmann, Head of Forum Glass Technology at VDMA and Mr. Lakhan Singh, Editor & Publisher of Glass Bulletin.
The shows took place at a time when the glass industry is experiencing robust growth, driven by the rising need for energy conservation, demand for sustainable packaging and the increasing application of glass in construction, design, and architecture. Powered by glasstec, the world’s leading exhibition for the glass industry, glasspex INDIA & glasspro INDIA are the largest of their kind for the Indian glass industry.
The 2025 edition attracted participation from 19 countries, including Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, India, Iran, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom and United States of America. Germany and Italy also hosted dedicated country pavilions.