Dates: 22–24 November 2017
Companies: Singapore Glass Association (SGA) and Conference & Exhibition Management Services Pte Ltd (CEMS)
The Glasstech Asia series returned to Singapore after eight years for its 15th presentation. Reputed as the ‘Glass Hub of Southeast Asia’, Glasstech Asia 2017—held concurrently with Fenestration Asia 2017 from 22 to 24 November 2017—provided regional industry players with a deeper insight into the glass manufacturing, processing, products and materials sectors. It served as an excellent platform for industry players globally to tap into the growing Southeast Asian market. This preferred sourcing platform for architectural glass and processing needs also gathered regional experts in the glass industry to present the latest in glass technology and innovation, and also to discuss the developments and challenges faced by the industry.
The flat glass market size will surpass USD130 billion by 2024, according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc. Flat glass is extensively used in the construction industry replacing conventional bricks, wood and stone. A positive outlook towards growth in infrastructural spending for building airports and residential buildings, coupled with strict amendments regarding the use of eco-friendly building materials, is set to drive this industry’s growth. The industry worldwide has invested in strong R&D expenditure to formulate novel products with additional benefits including high insulation, strength, fire resistance, energy efficiency, chemical resistance and safety supported by technological innovations. This is expected to drive growth of the flat glassmarket over the forecasted timeframe.
INDUSTRY SHOWCASE
Glasstech Asia 2017—organised by the Singapore Glass Association (SGA) and Conference & Exhibition Management Services Pte Ltd (CEMS)—was an international exhibition for the architecture and building industries showcasing technologies, products and services by the glass industry worldwide. Fenestration Asia 2017 was the second edition of the international windows, doors, skylights, curtain wall and façade technology exhibition. Spanning over a gross exhibition area of 10,000 square metres, the event hosted over 200 exhibitors from 15 countries.
A LEARNING HUB
Glasstech Asia 2017 hosted two conferences, Glass Processing Conference 2017 and Asia Façade & Glass Conference 2017, involving delegates from all sectors of the architecture glass industry. The conferences were timely considering the introduction of a new framework at the end of 2017 by local authorities to ensure that buildings are easy and safe to maintain, and that the façade maintenance regime are to include proper maintenance, regular inspection and remain properly secured.
Glasstech Asia 2017 was supported by the Building and Construction Authority, Singapore Green Building Council, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry, United Architects of the Philippines (Singapore Chapter), Work Safe & Health Asia, Flat Glass Alliance of the Philippines Inc, Australian Glass & Glazing Federation, Indonesia Flat & Safety Glass Association, Malaysia Glass Association (Persatuan Kaca Malaysia), National Glass Association, Philippine Chamber of Glass & Aluminium Industries Inc., Flat Glass Alliance of the Philippines Inc., Safety Glass Processors Association of Malaysia, Taipei Glass Commercial Association, Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry, Thai Plate Glass Industry Association and Vietnam Glass Association.
