Glass Processing & Technology 2008 Update

Some of the world's leading glass processing businesses will be bringing the latest technology to GP&T 2008. The UK and Ireland division of Lisec Group, the world's leading manufacturer of high-tech machinery for the flat glass industry has confirmed on stand D30, a 230 square metre site at the heart of GP&T. As a single source supplier, Lisec has a reputation for providing complete project management, comprising machines and plants for glass cutting, insulating glass production, spacer bending/application, laminating glass production, tempering furnaces and software solutions.

Situated at the entrance to GP&T on stand B10, the Glaston Group is a leading supplier of high-quality glass processing machinery and software, with probably the widest range of products and services for the architectural, appliance & furniture or the automotive glass industries. Represented on the stand will be all the products Glaston manufactures and markets including Tamglass safety glass machines, Bavelloni pre-processing machines and tools, Albat+Wirsam software as well as information on their extensive after sales services.

The Bohle Group, on stands D10 & E10, is Europe's leading manufacturer and wholesaler of tools, machinery and accessories for glass processing, glass finishing and picture framing. Divided into the product divisions Handling, Glass Cutting, Glass Bonding, Glazing, Tools, Machinery, Fittings and Surface Protection, the total product range is precisely tailored to the respective customer groups from trade, industry and retail. As well as exhibiting a range of new products and attracting the crowds with the usual informative demonstrations, Bohle is sponsoring the GP&T Glass Gallery, a feature area designed to show the creativity and versatility of glass in all its guises.

Positioned opposite the link between GP&T and Glassex will be Promac Glass Machinery. At nearly 300 square metres, stand F10 is the largest in GP&T and will showcase the latest developments to the For.El range of glass processing equipment including a fully automated Edgetech Triseal Super Spacer(r) line and the latest automatic arrissing line for shaped glass.

Commenting on the exhibition, GP&T Sales Director Dave Broxton said, "There will be something for everyone at GP&T in a hall dedicated solely to the glass industry. In order to accommodate the extensive range of machinery some manufacturers are exhibiting we have even had to extend the build-up period for GP&T so I am sure that visitors will appreciate the range of new technology on show. These global companies have invested many thousands of pounds to bring their products to the UK market and despite a small minority of non-exhibitors trying to knock the event, GP&T will be a great show, especially as it is next door to a revitalized Glassex".

Glass Processing & Technology in hall 3A at the NEC Birmingham shares the same opening times as Glassex in hall 4 - Early opening on Tuesday 8th April 9am-5pm, Late closing on Wednesday 9th April 10am-7pm and Thursday 10th April 10am-5pm. For more information on exhibiting or visiting GP&T or Glassex log on to www.gexhibition.com.