Glassman Europe takes place this week in Italy, Bologna, bringing together the international hollow and container glass industry for two days of focused exhibitions, technical discussions and high-level networking. Hosted at BolognaFiere, the event gathers glass manufacturers, equipment suppliers and technology specialists from across Europe, the Middle East and beyond.

The exhibition floor features suppliers of furnace and combustion technology, batch and raw-material handling systems, forming and inspection equipment, refractories, automation solutions and digital tools for plant optimisation. A strong emphasis is placed on energy efficiency, process control and solutions that support lower emissions and more stable production in today’s high-cost operating environment.

Running alongside the exhibition, the Glassman conference programme addresses the most pressing issues facing glass producers. Sessions this week focus on decarbonisation pathways for glass plants, alternative fuels, furnace life extension, recycled content optimisation, quality control technologies and data-driven manufacturing. Speakers include senior engineers, technical directors and sustainability experts with hands-on experience in operating and upgrading glass production facilities.

The event attracts a highly specialised audience, including glass plant owners, general managers, production and maintenance managers, process engineers, R&D specialists and procurement leaders. Investors and strategic suppliers also attend to assess technology trends and future capacity planning across the container and hollow glass sectors.