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Glasstec 2010 Updates

August 10, 2010

From 28 September to 1 October 2010, Düsseldorf will become the meeting point for the global glass industry once again. glasstec 2010 awaits you with exciting innovations revolving around this versatile material.

This Newsletter provides you with an insight into the focal themes for glasstec and with tips for online-ticketing as well as your trade fair destination Düsseldorf.

We look forward to welcoming you at glasstec 2010.

A Warm Welcome!
The No. 1 event for the sector is awaiting you!
From environmentally friendly container glass to interior design products and energy-generating glass facades: glass boasts more versatility than any other material. Being the leading trade fair in its industry, glasstec showcases the complete spectrum of latest developments – from glass production and finishing to applications.
Convince yourself – and use the many scientific events and special shows to take a more in-depth look at specific areas: e.g. at the Special Show glass technology live, which comes under the heading of “Energy Efficiency with Glass” this time.
Themes in focus
glass technology live
Purchase your tickets online now
… and use local public transport free of charge
Tickets at favourable pre-sale prices are available as of now at our glasstec Ticket-Shop. This saves you queueing at the ticket office and allows you to use buses, trams and local trains in the networks of the VRR transport authority free of charge to travel to the fairgrounds.
Order tickets & catalogues online
Sustainability Miracle:
The Plus-Energy Home
Plus-Energy houses generate more energy than they consume – even with a German climate. This innovative and future-proof way of building was developed by students at the Technical University of Darmstadt guided by Prof. Manfred Hegger and endowed with research funds by the Federal Ministry of Transport, Construction and Urban Development (BMVBS). At present, the Plus-Energy Home is touring major German cities as part of a travelling exhibition. After stops in Munich, Berlin, Hamburg and Frankfurt it will also be on display in Düsseldorf during glasstec.
The Plus-Energy Home
Also worth a visit: Kunstsammlung NRW
Re-opened after rebuilding
In early July the time had come round: after two years of rebuilding the art collection on Grabbeplatz (refurbished and extended by 2,000 m²) was re-opened. Also dubbed as the “secret national gallery” occasionally, the K20 is doubtlessly one of the most important collections of modern art in Germany. During glasstec you can visit a Beuys Retrospective entitled “Parallel Processes” at the Schmela-Haus.
Kunstsammlung NRW - K20 (German)