TUROMAS returns to Glasstec, the most important trade fair for the flat glass industry.
TUROMAS has returned to Glasstec 2024. The trade fair, held in Düsseldorf from October 22 to 25 2024, it has been the perfect stage to present the latest innovations in glass storage, loading and cutting machinery. 1257 exhibitors from 50 countries and almost 32,000 visitors from 121 nationalities gathered to experience the latest trends and innovations in the entire value chain of glass production and processing.
With a 600 m² stand in Hall 15 – B24, TUROMAS made its mark with the largest display of state-of-the-art machinery, automation systems and intelligent glass cutting solutions that captured the attention of visitors. The combination of advanced technology, live demonstrations and the opportunity to interact with company experts made Glasstec 2024 a resounding success for the company. TUROMAS’ participation has been extremely rewarding, in addition to showcasing developments, innovations and trends, business relations have also been strengthened
A team of professionals at the service of the client
In this edition, TUROMAS was represented by Miguel Tomás, President; Álvaro Tomás, CEO- Chief Executive Officer; José Luis Escriche, COO- Chief Operating Officer; Antonio Ortega, CFO- Chief Financial Officer. Sales were represented by Álvaro Doñate, area manager for Spain and Portugal; Oriol Llorens, area manager for Europe; Santiago Blasco, area manager for Africa and the Middle East; Eduardo Nieto, head of the delegation in Chile and Argentina; Juan Dávila, head of the delegation in Colombia; Bonifacio Cuadros, head of the delegation in Mexico; Teresa Catalán, head of marketing; and Teresa Salvador, after-sales service. Regarding the technical area, Miguel Ángel Guillen, R&D Manager, Angel Silva, Software Manager, Jose Solsona, Prototyping Manager and Daniel Gimeno, Technical Office Manager. Also present for the first time was Alfonso Lafaja, general manager of Distecglass, a company of the TUROMAS group, dedicated to the distribution and technical advice of products and consumables for the processing and transformation of glass: products for the manufacture of IGU and light façades, glass fittings and tools for glassware.
This year, in addition to their presence at Glasstec 2024, TUROMAS and Distecglass will be present at Veteco 2024 in Madrid, from November 5 to 8, in Hall #10E08.
TUROMAS would also like to thank the presence of the TUROMAS sales and distribution network, who were present at the stand throughout the fair and made an even stronger team, offering a greater and more personalised customer service.
Álvaro Tomás, CEO – General Director
“Now that Glasstec is over, we can state categorically that Glasstec 2024 has been one of the best editions in the more than 26 years that Turomas has been attending this event. Not only have new business opportunities and new commercial alliances been created, but also very important agreements have materialised with the main companies in the sector on the five continents, with particularly important agreements in Europe, the Middle East and Oceania. Glasstec 2024 has undoubtedly meant a before and after for Turomas”.
José Luis Escriche, COO – chief operating officer
The most remarkable thing for me is the great interest aroused in customers of all nationalities for the solutions presented at the fair: cutting tables for laminated and monolithic glass with new features, software applications and automation of the storage process and use of scraps. Our solutions have attracted hundreds of visitors to the Turomas stand, who have been attended by almost 30 members of our extensive and growing sales network in a very professional and personalised manner and with the usual proximity typical of the Turomas company philosophy. For all these reasons, we can only make a very positive assessment of the fair and we hope that in the coming weeks we will be able to see the fruit of all the effort, at all levels, that has been put into Glasstec 2024.
Miguel Ángel Guillén, R&D Director
Teresa Catalán, Marketing Manager
We returned from Glasstec with great satisfaction and the illusion of having shared these days with the sector, our customers, the commercial network and the team. It has been a fantastic experience to see first-hand the good response that both our products and our stand had. After 26 years participating in this event, we can proudly say that this has been one of the most successful editions for TUROMAS.
Heartfelt thanks to all those who have worked tirelessly to make this possible: customers, suppliers, the sales network and, of course, the great TUROMAS team – production, R&D, software, after-sales, administration, marketing, sales, management… Each and every one of you has contributed your effort and passion to achieve this success. Thank you!
“Surely the most intense fair I have experienced in my 20 years at Turomas, in line with the investment made and possibly with results that exceed expectations thanks to the large number of customers and the generated business opportunities “.
“I would like to thank all the customers and friends who visited us from all over the world, from South America to Australia, and in particular the Spanish and Portuguese people with whom I live daily and who help us to make Turomas a reference”.
“We would also like to thank our national and Portuguese sales network for their hard work”.
Oriol Llorens, Europe Area Manager
“Resounding success for the European market: This year, numerous customers from all over Europe have visited our stand already familiar with Turomas’ strengths, showing outstanding interest and making specific requests based on our solutions, resulting in meetings of exceptional quality and further consolidating our presence and prestige in the market.
At Glasstec, TUROMAS presented the main technologies for smart storage, loading and automatic glass cutting as well as the new software suite. All this, through live demonstrations and customised for each customer creating a unique and close experience with each of them.
LR-07: automatic glass loader that incorporates a revolutionary and patented TUROMAS arc loading system that significantly increases production compared to conventional loaders. It is capable of working simultaneously with standard or Jumbo glass of variable heights, with all types of low-emission layers and thicknesses from 1.8 mm to 25 mm.
It is configured to integrate with the SG – SaveGlass intelligent remnant storage systems by incorporating a grid that facilitates the 90° entry and exit of remnants from the SG. All components that come into contact with the glass have been carefully selected to avoid any damage to the under-emissive layers. They are robust, reliable and modular machines that have been designed with the latest technologies to work autonomously for both standard and jumbo sized sheets.
SG-06: SaveGlass TUROMAS allows you to store remnants without the risk of damage, knowing their exact location, measurements and type of glass for later use in optimisations. It can work independently or integrated in any TUROMAS automatic storage system (SR or LA). It has a design that allows sizing and customising the solution to the customer’s needs and available space.
RUBI 517C: high production cutting line for monolithic glass. Driven by magnetic linear motor technology, a technology pioneered and introduced by TUROMAS almost 20 years ago, this table offers outstanding performance: maximum speed of 310 m/min and, most importantly, an acceleration of 19 m/s2. It is equipped with the exclusive 4-Tool system, a system with 4 independent cutting tools specifically dimensioned to achieve a perfect cut on any thickness of glass without the need for any adjustment by the operator.
Additionally, the table is equipped with the laser marking system for the identification and traceability of each glass piece and scrap, which is installed on the cutting bridge to increase the overall performance of the machine while maintaining compact overall dimensions. Designed to deliver high-speed marking with exceptional print quality, the TUROMAS laser marking system can handle virtually any material with precision and efficiency. It supports engraving areas up to 100×100 mm, allowing for versatile, sharp marking that meets the highest industry standards.
In addition, it includes an advanced positioning and cutting system for straight shapes and railings in laminated safety glass, consisting of two mechanical stops that allow agile and precise positioning, eliminating the need for additional tools and reducing cutting time.
In addition, TUROMAS set up a specific totem to present the available software applications, where visitors were able to interact and visualise the potential of the company’s digital solutions. Tools such as StockGlass, Cutting TV and SmartGlass were the protagonists, demonstrating how digitalisation and automation are revolutionising the flat glass industry.
Throughout the four days of the fair, the TUROMAS stand has received a constant flow of visitors, highlighting the presence of companies from Europe, Latin America, Australia and the Middle East. Interactions with professionals from the sector have been constant, resulting in the closing of important business deals in countries such as Portugal, Argentina, Mexico, South Africa and Saudi Arabia.
The feedback received from visitors has been very positive, highlighting not only the technical quality of the machines on display, but also TUROMAS’ commitment to innovation and after-sales service, fundamental aspects in the choice of machinery suppliers.
The image of a reliable and high-quality company, which had been in place for many years, has been consolidated. This was reflected in the number of former customers who came to say hello and the large number of potential customers interested in fully automated solutions.
Participation in Glasstec 2024 has strengthened TUROMAS’ position as a global leader in technological solutions for the glass industry. With the new business agreements and the positive feedback from visitors, the company continues to look to the future with high expectations.
Glasstec has always been a key platform for TUROMAS, and this year has been no different. The glass industry is constantly evolving, and we have to anticipate the needs of the market, which is fundamental for our success.
See you at the next edition of Glasstec!
