Vitrum 2009: Advanced Technology and New Glass Education Academy
June 22, 2009

Despite the ups and downs in the market, show organizers of Vitrum 2009, the 16th international exhibition specializing in machinery, equipment and systems for flat and hollow glass, and glass and processed products, have responded well to the economic crisis in recent months.

Organizers say the event will provide a complete overview of the prospects for growth in the glass sector in 2010 and an opportunity to discover innovative products that will help re-launch the glass industry.

In its 16th year, Vitrum will include new features in 2009, including VITRUM LAB, an educational course and artistic workshop for primary school students to help them learn about glass.

At the Milan exhibition complex in Rho, from October 28-31, primary school students from Milan will be able to discover, through old pictures and live demonstrations, the exceptional craftsmanship of Murano master glassmakers, coming into contact with this unique artistic heritage.

The children will be involved in creative workshops where they can make objects out of glass. This will serve as a way to help them become more familiar with this material and discover the unlimited potential of an important Italian industry, while also having fun.

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