Grenzebach › Company › News & Press › Grenzebach celebrates Automationfest yet again Grenzebach celebrates Automationfest yet again 24.09.2021 - Grenzebach invited customers to Automationfest in Newnan, Georgia. Focus of the event in 2021: Future technologies, digitalization and automation. In September of 2021, Grenzebach once again invited customers to Automationfest in Newnan, Georgia. Future technologies, digitalization, automation and robotics from various industries were the focus of the one-day event. Around 150 guests followed thies year’s invitation. On September 14, 2021, 17 vendors presented the latest developments in industrial production at Grenzebach Corporation's Automationfest in Newnan, Georgia. "Last year we were unable to participate in any tradeshow due to the pandemic. But today, we are even more pleased to look at the future of the glass industry and other markets with our customers and partners together and in person," said John Fluker, CEO of Grenzebach Corporation in Newnan. Workshops, exciting product demos and presentations around topics, such as future technologies, automation and robotics guided the day. Several presentations by the Grenzebach Group, for example, digitalization of float glass lines or sustainable technologies for the cold and hot end, showed customers in the glass industry ways to successfully meet the challenges of the future and markets. Around 150 guests followed this year's invitation from Grenzebach Corporation to Newnan and took advantage of the opportunity to engage in personal exchanges receive first-hand information. Dr. Steven Althaus, CEO of the Grenzebach Group, was also present. This year's Automationfest also featured a fun Oktoberfest atmosphere with Bavarian specialties and music. “The Automationfest was and is a meeting place for the production of tomorrow. I feel and experience this spirit and desire to drive innovations forward and think ahead here in all conversations with customers, partners as well as colleagues.” DR. STEVEN ALTHAUS CEO of Grenzebach Group Popular event in remodeled building For the first time, Automationfest was held in the remodeled building of Grenzebach Corporation. In 2020, the office space in Newnan underwent comprehensive energy renovations. Among other things, facades were insulated, heating, air conditioning and sprinkler systems were converted to more efficient systems. Compared to the same period last year, the renovation measures have already resulted in savings of over 20 percent in electricity and water consumption with a rising tendency. “From glass to automotive, we sense the future is becoming 'greener'. This not only affects technologies, but also the companies. By redesigning our site in Newnan, we are supporting the group-wide goal of conserving resources and reducing emissions permanently.” JOHN FLUKER CEO of Grenzebach Corporation in Newnan Welcome to Automationfest 2021! (© Katie Cooper/ Grenzebach) 17 vendors presented the latest developments in industrial production at Grenzebach Corporation's Automationfest in Newnan, Georgia. (© Katie Cooper/ Grenzebach) This could also interest you FURTHER INFORMATION 08.09.2021 Glass production technology for an ecological and economic upswing in India India is pushing the development of renewable energies and wants to strengthen its economy further with the production of photovoltaic modules. READ ARTICLE 19.07.2021 Support for the Chinese Megaproject: Solar Glass Production with Grenzebach Pattern Glass Lines Environmental protection: With support of Grenzebach, pattern glass production facilities, specially to manufacture solar panels, are being built in China. READ ARTICLE 29.04.2021 Year-round experience world "365 Days Grenzebach World" opens in Hamlar Company founder Rudolf Grenzebach and his daughter Sonja Grenzebach-Proeller unveiled Grenzebach's "365 Days Grenzebach World" in Hamlar on 28 April 2021. READ ARTICLE CONTACT Your contact person: Lisa Reitschuster Collaboration means dialogue. We support you no matter where you are in the world. Contact us. Send us your enquiry. +49 906 982-2000 marketing@grenzebach.com Print Page Industries Products Company Service Career Newsletter Service-Hotline: +49 906 982-2400 Data Privacy Imprint © 2021 Grenzebach Group