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Vitrum trade fair in Milan

Next Vitrum trade fair: 16 to 19 September 2025

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The official date for Vitrum 2025 was announced at the Annual General Meeting of GIMAV (Italian Association of Machinery and Accessories for Glass Processing): Next year's trade fair will take place from 16 to 19 September at the Fiera Milano exhibition centre in Rho.

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Michela Lattuada of Adelio Lattuada

Navigating female leadership in manufacturing with strength and empathy

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In a recent interview, Michela Lattuada, a prominent figure in the Italian manufacturing industry, shared insights into her journey as a female business leader and its unique challenges as well as the strengths she brings to her role.

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Best Tech Awards at Vitrum 2023

Softsolution honoured with the Vitrum Best Tech Award

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It was recently announced that Softsolution, a provider of quality assurance and scanning solutions for flat glass, had been honoured with one of the 2023 Best Tech Awards as part of the Vitrum trade fair in Milan, Italy.

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Acquisition

Biesse to buy several companies in the glass and stone cutting segment

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Biesse recently announced the acquisition of GMM Finance, the holding company which comprises the stone, glass and other materials machining companies Bavelloni, GMM and Techni Waterjet, including their Italian and foreign subsidiaries.

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Expertise in glass made in Italy

We are looking for your glass company!

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We are starting a new series on glass processing companies – this time from Italy. In early to mid December we will be passing through Italy and are looking for enterprises in the Italian glass industry. Are you interested? Then click here for instructions how to get in touch:

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Sustainability

Satinal earns sustainability certification for Strato interlayer

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Strato EVA Carbon Free has earned International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus, a voluntary program for industries not subject to specific regulations but willing to certify their efforts and results in GHG Reduction.

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Lisec

Why Italian IG producer Predari Vetri is going with TPA technology

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Founded in 1960 and in the same family for three generations, Predari Vetri SPA has grown into a major producer of insulating glass in Italy. Their portfolio covers all types of insulating glass, including warm edge, as well as made-to-measure products with laminated and tempered glass.

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Production in Europe

Satinal to set up PV encapsulants production in southern Italy

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Italian interlayer manufacturer Satinal announces Strato Solar as its new division for the production of EVA, POE and TPO encapsulating films for solar panels.

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Forel

A look back to Forel at Vitrum 2023

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The 2023 edition of Vitrum, the Italian trade show dedicated to glass automation, is over. Forel, an exhibitor since 1981, showed its latest generation of machinery, solutions and processes. Here is a recap:

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Trade fair

Vitrum 2023 presents final report

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The 13th edition of Vitrum – the international trade fair for machinery, equipment and systems for flat and hollow glass as well as for glass itself – has presented its figures. More than 7,200 visitors (46 per cent more compared to Vitrum 2021), the show organisers concluded.

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Vitrum 2023 - Trade fair preview

What Lisec will be presenting at Vitrum 2023

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Vitrum 2023 will open its doors from 5 to 8 September at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre in Milan. Vitrum will also feature Lisec’ latest innovations for IGU manufacturing.

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Vitrum 2023 - Trade fair preview

What Forel will be presenting at Vitrum 2023

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Vitrum 2023 will open its doors from 5 to 8 September at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre in Milan. Vitrum will also feature Forel’s latest innovations for IGU manufacturing.

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Vitrum 2023 - Trade fair preview

What Hegla will be presenting at Vitrum 2023

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Vitrum 2023 will open its doors from 5 to 8 September at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre in Milan. Vitrum will also feature Hegla’s latest innovations for glass processing.

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Vitrum 2023 - Trade fair preview

What Satinal will be presenting at Vitrum 2023

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Vitrum 2023 will open its doors from 5 to 8 September at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre in Milan. Vitrum will also feature Satinal’s latest innovations for glass processing.

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Vitrum 2023 - Trade fair preview

What Glaston will be presenting at Vitrum 2023

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Vitrum 2023 will open its doors from 5 to 8 September at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre in Milan. Vitrum will also feature innovations from the glass printing, sandblasting and glass marking segments. Here are details of Glaston's innovations.

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Vitrum 2023 - Trade fair preview

What Mazzaroppi will be presenting at Vitrum 2023

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Vitrum 2023 will open its doors from 5 to 8 September at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre in Milan. Vitrum will also feature innovations from the glass printing, sandblasting and glass marking segments. Here are details of Mazzaroppi's new products.

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Vitrum 2023 - Trade fair preview

What Turomas will be presenting at Vitrum 2023

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Vitrum 2023 will open its doors from 5 to 8 September at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre in Milan. Vitrum will also feature innovations from the glass printing, sandblasting and glass marking segments. Here are details of Turomas’ new products.

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Vitrum 2023 - Trade fair preview

What STA will be presenting at Vitrum 2023

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Vitrum 2023 will open its doors from 5 to 8 September at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre in Milan. Vitrum will also feature innovations from the glass printing, sandblasting and glass marking segments. Here are details of STA’s new products.

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Vitrum 2023 - Trade fair preview

What Rollmac will be presenting at Vitrum 2023

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Vitrum 2023 will open its doors from 5 to 8 September at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre in Milan. Vitrum will also feature innovations from the glass printing, sandblasting and glass marking segments. Here are details of Rollmac’s new products.

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Vitrum 2023 - Trade fair preview

What Fratelli Pezza will be presenting at Vitrum 2023

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Vitrum 2023 will open its doors from 5 to 8 September at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre in Milan. Vitrum will also feature innovations from the glass printing, sandblasting and glass marking segments. Here are details of Fratelli Pezza’s new products.

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Vitrum 2023 - Trade fair preview

What Lattuada will be presenting at Vitrum 2023

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Vitrum 2023 will open its doors from 5 to 8 September at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre in Milan. Vitrum will also feature innovations from the glass printing, sandblasting and glass marking segments. Here are details of Lattuada’s new products.

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Vitrum 2023 - Trade fair preview

What CMS will be presenting at Vitrum 2023

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Vitrum 2023 will open its doors from 5 to 8 September at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre in Milan. Vitrum will also feature innovations from the glass printing, sandblasting and glass marking segments. Here are details of CMS’ new products.

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Vitrum 2023 - Trade fair preview

What the Fenzi Group will be presenting at Vitrum 2023

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Vitrum 2023 will open its doors from 5 to 8 September at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre in Milan. Vitrum will also feature innovations from the glass printing, sandblasting and glass marking segments. Here are details of Fenzi’s new products.

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Vitrum 2023 - Trade fair preview

What Edgetech will be presenting at Vitrum 2023

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Vitrum 2023 will open its doors from 5 to 8 September at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre in Milan. Vitrum will also feature Edgetech’s latest warm edge spacer products. Such as the entire Super Spacer product line.

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Laminated glass

Is this the first fully sustainable interlayer in the world?

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Italian brand Strato has developed an EVA interlayer for safety glass lamination that is fully carbon-neutral and has been awarded a top international certification for sustainability. Click here for more details: