Reflections on the glass industry: insights and forecasts from Glasstec 2024
Glass processing & finishing Spot On
Glasstec is the major annual event for the global glass processing and finishing sector, and Oaklins was at the 2024 edition to gather insights and perspectives. With the industry standing at a significant crossroads, we reveal three key themes in our latest Spot On that were covered during the event along, with a selection of opinions on these subjects from those taking part and our own expert view.
The sentiment at Glasstec 2024 reflected a cautious outlook for the glass industry, with current challenges persisting, but a modest recovery in European market demand is anticipated to start in late 2025.REINHOLDS R. RAZUMS, GLASS PROCESSING & FINISHING SPECIALIST, OAKLINS
From regional specifics to sustainability and innovation, the newsletter makes for essential reading regarding the situation within the glass industry both now and in the near future.
We also look at M&A trends in this area, and summarise recent deals, both strategic and PE, that have involved glass producers and distributors.
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