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HANDWERK LIVE

The glass processing trade of the future

At glasstec 2024, you can experience the glazing trade with all your senses! In addition to a supporting program that invites you to join in and try things out, the focus will be on current topics and trends in the industry.





Topics & Programme

The special show “Handwerk Live” offers the glazier trade a unique platform for information and exchange on the trends and developments in the industry. Discover the latest glass products for the building envelope and interior design, experience innovative applications and be inspired by the diversity of glass. Live presentations of products and applications, specialist lectures and workshops will illustrate new techniques and trends. An ideal forum for meeting experts and interested parties from Germany and all over the world.

“Handwerk Live”is a must for all glaziers who want to find out about the latest trends and developments in the industry and gear their business towards the future.

AT A GLANCE

Duration:
22–24 October: 11:00 am – 4:30 pm
25 October: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Location:
Hall 10, Stand C60, C80, C79, A80
Stage 2 – Handwerk Live

Price for visitors:
free of charge

Industry meeting point no. 1

Joint stand of the BIV

Meet colleagues from all over Germany, exchange experiences and make new contacts.

The joint stand of the Federal Association of the Glazier Trade

The most important industry meeting point for the glass processing trade is the joint stand of the Federal Guild Association of the Glazier Trade (BIV). The state technical colleges and the federal glass schools are also represented there. The BIV is the leading core competence of the glazier trade in Germany and is responsible for the development of technical guidelines, cooperation in standardization, representation of interests in business, politics and law, training regulations for journeymen, master craftsmen and technicians and public relations work.

The following exhibitors are represented at the joint stand

WorldSkills Germany @glasstec

Young glaziers measure their skills

Junge Glaser messen ihre Skills

Für das Glaserhandwerk wird seit 2022 die Qualifikation auf dem glasstec-Messestand des Bundesinnungsverbands ausgeübt.

Another highlight at glasstec 2024: the organization of the national preliminary decision of WorldSkills Germany to qualify for EuroSkills 2025 in Denmark in cooperation with the Federal Association of Glaziers. The participants will be ceremoniously selected for the European Championships at glasstec.

The six young participants each have eight hours over three days to complete a specific project. It's all about precise planning, but also about working calmly, precisely and efficiently, as there is no time for a second attempt. Challenges in which the young competitors are left to their own devices and have to rely entirely on their abilities - their skills.

The final decision: The jury. It is made up of glass experts from all over Germany. The winner of WorldSkills Germany will then be chosen on the last day of the glasstec trade

Daily update on the work

Rolf Fuess, the contact person for WorldSkills Germany at the Federal Guild Association, will present the skills concept and the current status of the work in a short presentation every day at 13:00.

Location: Hall 10 Stand C60 – Stage 2 – Handwerk Live

More highlights

Stage programme

Lecture programme

Expand your knowledge and learn about new techniques and trends in our specialist presentations on the "Handwerk Live" stage. A must for all glaziers who want to find out about the latest trends and developments in the industry.
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Vandalism tests

Vandalism tests

Visit the live demonstrations at the ift Rosenheim stand (Hall 10 / C80). The miniature test stand will demonstrate the loads that glass has to withstand in order to be considered safe against vandalism.
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Live demonstration

Live demonstration

Experience the traditional craft of glassblowing. The Zwiesel glass school demonstrates the moulding of glass by blowing, pulling and compressing at the set-up furnace.
Hall 10, Stand A80