Vitrum 2009 – new growth prospects
Vitrum 2009 will offer what it believes is a clear overview of the industry’s growth prospects for 2010, with three themed areas devoted to flat glass, hollow glass and to sources of renewable energy.
Inside the new Fiera Milano Complex in Rho, Italy, from October 28 to 31, 2009, more than 70,000m2 of exhibition space will provide the forum for displaying the latest technological innovations in the glass industry, with more than 600 Italian and international firms participating.
The Show is divided into three themed areas. One section, devoted entirely to flat glass, will host the latest-generation technologies that allow the flat glass sector to maintain a very solid position in the global market.
Italian workmanship will be highlighted in the Vitrum Hollow Glass area of the show, reserved for companies working in the hollow glass sector.
Vitrum Energy 2009 is the place where visitors will have the opportunity to discover what the glass industry has to offer in terms of green economy and future prospects in the area of energy-saving materials.
Thermal and photovoltaic panels, coatings for facades and windows that reduce energy loss, and glass ceramics for cooktops that guarantee energy efficiency and durability over time, are no longer niche offerings but products that will win over an increasingly large share of the international market over the coming years.
The glass industry has responded with enthusiasm and commitment to the challenge brought on by limited energy resources available, working in recent years to develop innovative products. Common practices, like the use of insulating materials, have been joined by cutting edge solutions like the manufacture of radiant panels and glass coatings, capable of producing photovoltaic energy.
