A Perfect Finale, Living Up to Our Encounter | Dongfang Ancai ACRC Makes Its Debut at Glasstec 2026, the Düsseldorf International Glass Exhibition

Recently, Glasstec 2026, the international glass exhibition, successfully concluded at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre in Germany. As a leading global trade show for the entire glass industry value chain, this year’s event focused on three key industry priorities—decarbonization and emission reduction, the circular economy, and digitalization and AI technologies—bringing together upstream and downstream companies, furnace engineering firms, technical experts, and purchasing decision-makers from around the world to create an efficient platform for international exchange and business collaboration. Zhengzhou Dongfang Ancai (ACRC) was invited to participate, showcasing its high-end refractory solutions tailored for glass furnaces at booth [12/E64]. Over the four-day event, the company engaged in fruitful discussions and gained valuable insights.

I. Event Overview: Connecting the Global Industry Pulse

Glasstec is a leading, large-scale trade fair of unparalleled influence in the global glass industry, spanning the entire value chain—from glass production and advanced processing to equipment, raw and auxiliary materials, and kiln‑related systems—making it a key indicator of industry trends. This year’s event has drawn exhibitors from numerous countries worldwide, while professionals from across the globe have converged on Düsseldorf to engage in in-depth discussions on pressing topics such as green, low‑carbon kiln technologies, energy‑efficient refractory materials, glass recycling, and intelligent manufacturing, jointly charting a path forward for industrial transformation.

Against the global backdrop of the glass industry’s transition toward low‑carbon, long‑lasting, and energy‑efficient upgrades, the stability, corrosion resistance, and low‑energy consumption of fused‑cast refractories for glass furnaces have become key priorities for major glass manufacturers and engineering firms—and also represent the core strategic focus through which Dongfang Ancai continues to deepen its presence in overseas markets.

II. On-Site Highlights | With Craftsmanship-Driven Products, We Answer the Call of the Industry

At this exhibition, the Dongfang Ancai team showcased its core glass‑furnace refractory products—including cast high‑zirconia bricks, cast AZS bricks, and cast α/β bricks—highlighting our extensive technical expertise in the R&D, manufacturing, and customized system integration of refractories for glass melting furnaces.

During the exhibition, our booth attracted a steady stream of visitors, with industry clients and kiln‑engineering firms from Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and other regions stopping by to engage in meaningful discussions. Our team held face-to-face conversations with visiting guests, providing detailed explanations of product performance, real‑world application cases, and comprehensive installation‑and‑commissioning solutions tailored to diverse kiln types, operating conditions, and decarbonization and energy‑efficiency needs. We also delved into the potential for long‑term, stable partnerships. From product technical specifications and targeted solutions to pressing kiln‑operation challenges, to overseas deliveries and customized services, each meeting built trust, while every exchange of ideas laid the groundwork for future, enduring collaborations.

We reconnected with longstanding partners and warmly welcomed new clients. Over four days, we witnessed the global glass industry’s vibrant spirit of innovation and saw the international market’s growing recognition of high‑quality, domestically produced refractory materials.

III. Staying True to Our Original Aspiration | Refining and Strengthening, Solidifying Our Brand

“Refine and strengthen, forge a robust brand” has always been the guiding development philosophy of Dongfang Ancai. Leveraging China’s strengths in the refractory materials industry and serving the global glass market, we remain committed to the quality and innovation of refractories for glass furnaces, continuously refining high‑performance, long‑life products tailored to low‑carbon kilns, thereby helping glass manufacturers enhance quality and efficiency while reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions.

This visit to Glasstec was not only an opportunity for our brand to showcase itself on the global stage, but also a chance to engage directly with overseas customers, gain insights into their genuine needs, and benchmark against cutting-edge international technologies. Though the exhibition has concluded, the door to collaboration remains wide open. We will compile the customer requirements and industry insights gathered at the event, continuously refine our product offerings, and enhance our technical services, ensuring that our stable, reliable refractory products continue to serve customers across the global glass industry.

IV. Epilogue: Our reunion is but a matter of time; our steps shall never cease.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to every new and longstanding friend who visited the ACRC booth, and we thank all our customers, partners, and industry peers for their trust and collaboration. We also wish to express our appreciation to the Oriental Ancai team, who traveled all the way to Germany to participate in the exhibition and gave their utmost effort. As the show draws to a close, our journey continues. Looking ahead, Oriental Ancai ACRC will remain committed to advancing in the glass‑furnace refractory materials sector, delivering superior quality and expert technical services. We look forward to continuing to work hand in hand with customers at home and abroad to build a new future of high‑quality, sustainable development for the glass industry.