Following the announcement by NürnbergMesse Brasil, organizer of the Glass South America trade show, to schedule the 2025 edition from September 3 to 6 — in close proximity to VITRUM25 (scheduled for September 16 to 19, 2025) — the Italian Association of Glass Processing Machinery and Accessories Suppliers, GIMAV, deemed it necessary to initiate a dialogue with the organizational secretariat of Glass South America. The aim is to share reflections on the implications that such a timing overlap might have for industry professionals, with the objective of identifying solutions that foster broad participation and maximize the value of both events.
In light of its responsibility toward its members and the entire Italian supply chain, GIMAV finds itself unable to promote the upcoming edition of Glass South America in Italy or to ensure full participation of Italian companies, given that focus must necessarily remain on the organization and success of VITRUM25. As a long-standing benchmark for the glass industry, VITRUM — also thanks to the ongoing contribution of GIMAV member companies — offers a comprehensive perspective on the trends and development opportunities in the sector.
With a continued commitment to supporting all stakeholders in this virtuous supply chain, GIMAV expresses the hope that, if not for the 2025 edition, future scheduling of Glass South America may fall on more suitable dates, thereby enabling Italian and international companies to participate synergistically in both events.