Automation, innovation and sustainability will be among the key themes highlighted by Edgetech at this year’s Fensterbau Frontale exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany.

Thousands of glass and glazing professionals from around the world are expected to visit the show, which is returning after a four year absence.

Edgetech’s head of marketing, Charlotte Hawkes, commented: “After an incredibly disruptive and unpredictable few years, our sector still faces many challenges.

“However, it’s also shown its ability to react and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.

“In the years to come, we’ll need that same resilience and flexibility to tackle some of the biggest issues facing not just our industry, but society as a whole.

“The climate crisis is one such threat. Meeting hugely ambitious international net zero targets will require sweeping changes to the way we construct and renovate buildings – and the sort of outstanding energy efficiency that Edgetech’s warm-edge products provide.

“Another major obstacle restricting growth in the glass and glazing sector is the worsening skills shortage.

“In countries like Britain, an ageing population means that thousands of the most experienced construction and manufacturing professionals are set to retire over the next 20 years.

“While governments need to be doing much more to encourage and support talented new recruits to enter vital industries, at Edgetech, we believe we’ll see much wider adoption of automation technology.

“We’ve experienced surging demand for our automated spacer application lines in recent months and will be explaining the benefits to visitors to our stand at Fensterbau.”