Officials for glasstec say this year’s show exceeded expectations, with a 6.67% increase in visitors compared to 2022. The show this year welcomed 1,257 exhibitors from 50 countries and more than 32,000 trade visitors from 121 nations. glasstec 2022 hosted 936 exhibitors from 47 countries.

“Despite the economic challenges, the mood was very positive and inspiring, focusing on collaboration and progress,” says Marius Berlemann, chief operating officer of Messe Düsseldorf. “This strong response underlines the importance of glasstec for the further development of the glass industry.”

Officials say more than 80% of glasstec visitors were executives. Seventy-five percent came from abroad, including attendees from Europe, North America and Asia. Germany, Italy, France, Poland and the Netherlands were particularly well represented, as were the United States and China.

China had the most exhibitors, with 378, followed by Germany (302), Italy (148), Turkey (56), the U.S. (47), France (45) and the United Kingdom (40).