The first ever GlassPrint conference & exhibition was held in Frankfurt in October, focussing on screen printing trends & new developments within the flat & container glass industries. The keynote address was given by Andy Bopp of the US-based SGCD. Mr Bopp's address focused on glass & ceramic decorating regulations, providing clear information on this important topic, including how California is driving the US decorated glass & ceramicware market & how the US & EU differ on approach to metal use & glass containers. The conference agenda was delivered by technical experts working for various companies in the decoration industry. Martin Hehl-Heinz of Marabu discussed UV economics, providing a direct cost comparison between kiln-fired ceramic & UV-curable organic inks. A CD containing all of the presentations is available from: glass@uk.dmgworldmedia.com
