GlassBuild Closes Strong on Day Three

The third and final day of GlassBuild America finished strong with increased attendance, opportunities to learn and network on the floor, and Best in Show Awards to six companies.

The organization also announced a $15,000 contribution to hurricane relief “to help our members and industry companies in the areas hardest hit by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma,” according to officials from the NGA\WDDA.

Thank you for a great #GlassBuild 2017 show! We enjoyed once again hosting this amazing event! See you in 2019! @GlassBuild pic.twitter.com/YtCdutC8cV

— GA World CongressCnt (@GWCC_ATL) September 14, 2017

Thanks to everyone who made this year's #GlassBuild a success! pic.twitter.com/B2QEyqnwFw

— Deceuninck NA (@DeceuninckNA) September 14, 2017

Express Learning sessions included tips on social media marketing from Max Perilstein and a discussion of machine purchases from Pete Degorter.

@MaxPSoleSource sharing his social media expertise @GlassBuild #GlassBuild Great presentation, good tips! pic.twitter.com/A6r4xmlyZV

— Heather West (@heatherwestpr) September 14, 2017

With more machinery options than ever, shown here at #GlassBuild, Pete Degorter discusses determining best fit for your needs, processes.

With more machinery options than ever, shown here at #GlassBuild, Pete Degorter discusses determining the best fit for your needs, processes: It’s critical to discuss future plans with supplier. Get equipment that works for now and for growth down the road. Get input from operators. They run the machinery. Address their concerns. To do all this, you have to find the right supplier/ partner. They should help you move forward in your business. Take time to talk to others about a supplier. This helps to buy with confidence.Suppliers should not just sell. They should be there for you and communicate with you. Get references. -Pete DeGorter

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Sold signs were out on machinery.

Our US distributor Salem Distributing Co. @ #Glassbuild America in Atlanta Booth #2537 #Mistralsandblaster #glass #decorativeglass #glassprocessing #glassengraving #glassdesign #sandblasting #sandblastedglass --- Mistral 180 EV esposta alla fiera Glassbuild America ad Atlanta presso lo stand #2537 del nostro rivenditore Salem Distributing Co. #vetro #vidrio #vetro #vidrioarenado #vetrodesign #lavorazionevetro #sabbiatura #sabbiatricemistral #sabbiatrice #jateadora #arenadora #sandstrahlmaschinen #sableuse #verresable

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Next year’s GlassBuild will be held Sept 12-14 in Las Vegas.

The 2017 edition of #GlassBuild is in the books. Thank you for following, commenting, sharing, attending, exhibiting etc. See you in Vegas! pic.twitter.com/pJk87JIMK0

— GlassBuild America (@GlassBuild) September 14, 2017

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