The 2 largest international glass trade shows have been cancelled for 2020. GlassTec which is usually held every 2 years in Düsseldorf was postponed until June 2021. This was followed by GlassBuild America cancelling the 2020 show planned for Las Vegas, which will now be returning to Atlanta in 2021. Given the global uncertainty and significant travel restrictions in place relating to Covid-19, this was not unexpected. Many large exhibitors had indicated they would not have attended even if the events had gone ahead.

FIT Show is just around the corner, taking place in Birmingham from 21 to 23 May.

The 2019 FIT Show is fast approaching (21-23 May) and the Smart-Builder team is excited to be heading back to Birmingham for what we're sure will be another fantastic trade show. Read on for our ideas on where to go and how to get around while you're in Birmingham.

We were thrilled to meet new customers and see some familiar faces at both GlassBuild in Las Vegas and glasstec in Düsseldorf in 2018. We hope we'll get a chance to see you in 2019 at one of the following shows:

• FIT Show, Birmingham, 21-23 May 2019
• GlassBuild America, Atlanta, 17-19 September 2019

2018 has been and gone, we hope it's been a great year for your glass business and you're heading into 2019 with a positive outlook.

Make the most of your time in Düsseldorf by using these helpful German phrases to get out and about! Our German colleague has come up with the following to get you started...

The Smart-Builder team have attended glasstec in Düsseldorf five times now and they know their stuff when it comes to food! Want to know where to find the perfect bratwurst or bier at glasstec 2018? Read on...

The countdown is on for glasstec 2018! The Smart-Builder team are excited to be heading to Düsseldorf for our sixth glasstec in a row. After attending five shows, we've got a few tips and tricks up our sleeves for making the most of your time there. Let's start with where to stay and things to do in the beautiful host city of Düsseldorf.

2018 is a big year for the Smart-Builder team! We will be attending the following trade shows:

• Glass Australia, Gold Coast, 29-30 August 2018
• GlassBuild America, Las Vegas, 12-14 September 2018
• Glasstec, Düsseldorf, 23-26 October 2018