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Italian Association of Glass Processing Machinery and Accessories Suppliers

GIMAV's 2026 Events: Towards New Horizons

The Italian glass processing machinery and accessories industry confirms its global vocation: with a...

MENA: General Call for Expressions of Interest

Please be informed that the European Commission has publishedicato a General Call for Expressions of Interest addressed to Union companies...

Expanding your business: international markets and super-depreciation

In an increasingly complex international scenario, characterised by new geopolitical dynamics, trade agreements and policy instrumentsica industrial...

Economic situationicaAn uncertain scenario amid weak exports and sustained investments...

The macroeconomic environment continues to be characterized by high uncertainty. Confindustria's latest Flash Economic Outlook highlights an overall picture...

Federmacchine Webinar – Importing Machinery to Türkiye, February 6th...

We would like to inform you about the webinar promoted by Federmacchine, in collaboration with ICE Istanbul, scheduled for February 6, 2026. The initiative is dedicatedicayour...

EU–Mercosur Agreement

The postponement of the approval of the EU-Mercosur Agreement is a serious signal that requires a clear and coordinated response from the system. 1. The Agreement...

Milan Rho Fair,
16 - 19 September 2025

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The Association

GIMAV is the Association that brings together Italian manufacturers and suppliers of machines, accessories, equipment and special products for glass processing.

The summit

President, Past president, Vice presidents, General Council, Sole Auditor, Board of Arbitrators, Director

The advantages

Being a member of Gimav meansica always have an organization at your side that helps you deal with every issue inherent to corporate life.

The Conventions

Associated companies can take advantage of advantageous conditions for the purchase of tangible and intangible services thanks to agreements stipulated by Confindustria or directly by the Association

How to join

Members can take advantage of the professionalism of the Structure which has been working alongside companies for years, encouraging their growth and the development of the sector.

Services

Gimav provides, directly or indirectly, a wide range of services to associated companies, on various topics.

The numbers of the sector

Industry trends and performance forecasts for the glass processing technology sector

The Fairs

International trade fairs in the world of glass production and processing.

VITRUM magazine

  • Decarbonization is possible: the GSE plan starts with glass
    by VITRUM Magazine on February 9, 2026 at 3:11 am

    The Italian glass industry is the protagonist of the first guidelines for the decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors. PubblicaPublished by the Energy Services Manager (GSE), the document outlines strategies to limit emissions and promote the competitiveness of the supply chain. The GSE is therefore preparing to support glass companies in […]

  • Microplastics and safe packaging: what the latest French study teaches us
    by VITRUM Magazine on February 9, 2026 at 3:11 am

    At a time when attention to the quality and safety of packaging is increasingly crucial, a recent study conducted in France uncovers worrying data on the presence of microplastics in beverages stored in glass bottles. The analysis highlights that the challenge isn't related to the material, but rather […]

  • 3D Glass: The New Frontier of Low-Temperature Printing
    by VITRUM Magazine on February 9, 2026 at 3:11 am

    A team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has recently developed a technologyica pioneerica which allows 3D printing glass at lower temperatures than traditional methodsadiThis innovation represents a qualitative leap in the field of additive printing for the production of optical and electronic devices […]

  • Expressing Identity with Glass Engraving: Wu Yue's Art in Milan
    by VITRUM Magazine on February 9, 2026 at 3:11 am

    What happens when a tradimillenary tradition, such as glass engraving, meets the interiority of a contemporary globe-trotter artist? A profound dialogue is established between matter and memory, between artisanal gesture and intimate reflection. This is the heart of the artist's researchica by Wu Yue, protagonist of an exhibition that […]

  • Glass Fields: The New Hi-Tech Stage for Sports
    by VITRUM Magazine on February 9, 2026 at 3:11 am

    In the age of immersive technology, sports are also changing their 'skin'. Today, the show starts on the surface, thanks to one of the most surprising innovations in the world of sports facilities: glass fields. A transparent revolution From Germany comes a solution that is enchanting arenas around the world: the ASB GlassFloor, a […]

  • A glass installation to welcome travellers and unite cultures
    by VITRUM Magazine on February 9, 2026 at 3:11 am

    One of the world’s most spectacular glass installations is located in an unexpected place: Bahrain International Airport. Upon entering the airport, passengers are greeted by an extraordinary composition of light and color. This glass installation does not simply beautify the space, but reconfigures it. From a neutral passage, […]

Press Review

News from members

Trade Shows

VITRUM 2025

19 September 2025
16 September 2025
Fiera Milano Rho
,
Milan
,
Italy

GlassPex India 2025

12 September 2025
10 September 2025
Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre
,
Mumbai,
,
India

Windows Tech 2025

15 February 2025
12 February 2025
Poznan Congress Center
,
Poznan
,
Poland

Eurasia Glass 2024

19th November 2024
16th November 2024
Tüyap İstanbul Fair and Congress Center
,
Istanbul
,
Turkey

Milan Rho Fair,
16 - 19 September 2025

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