Glasstec to focus on photovoltaics, solar thermal energy

As of Sept. 16,1,262 exhibitors from48countries have registered to participate in glasstec 2008 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany, Oct. 21–25. Exhibitors have reserved68,493 square meters of net exhibit space in nine halls, according to a Messe Düsseldorf North America release.

To date,857 exhibitors are from countries other than Germany. The largest foreign exhibitor contingents are fromItaly with203 companies,China with153 companies, andthe United States with62companies.

The U.S. companies will display their products within the North American Pavilion, organized by Messe Düsseldorf North America and co-sponsored by the National Glass Association, McLean, Va.