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How precisely can a mini crane be operated? At the WinDoGlass trade show, participants in the Mini Crane Operator Challenge proved that, in the hands of an experienced operator, a machine can do far more than simply move heavy loads – it can even… draw and hit a target with a marker. The competition consisted of two challenges, with a tie-break deciding the final results.

The first edition of the International Window, Door and Glass Trade Fair WinDoGlass Innovation has also produced its first award winners. During a gala ceremony at EXPO KIELCE, medals and distinctions were presented for innovative products and solutions. It was also an opportunity to honour companies and organisations celebrating significant anniversaries.

Window systems are no longer simply one of the elements of a building. When properly designed, they can reduce energy losses, make use of solar gains and influence the energy balance of an entire property. Experts discussed how to harness this potential in passive and net-zero energy buildings, as well as in buildings undergoing renovation, during the Go Passive Archi Masterclass training conference, held on 26 September as part of WinDoGlass Innovation at Expo Kielce.

From burglary resistance and safe evacuation to new regulations, EPDs and the product passport – experts at the CERTBUD conference during WinDoGlass Innovation discussed the requirements currently facing window and door manufacturers.

Three decades ago, IT specialists travelled to customers carrying modems. Today, WH Okna supports manufacturers from quotation through to logistics, while blueEvo manages building access. At WinDoGlass Innovation, Winkhaus demonstrated how technology has transformed the window and door industry.

What role does aluminium play today in the production of windows, doors and other building joinery, and in which direction will this market segment develop? These were among the issues discussed by experts during the panel “Aluminium – the optimal material for the production of windows and doors”, held as part of the inaugural WinDoGlass Innovation at EXPO KIELCE.

Hands-on demonstrations, the opportunity to carry out installations themselves, and presentations of solutions designed to make everyday work easier – this is what the zone prepared by the Association of Joinery Installers together with its partners has to offer. As Szymon Kwaśnik, President of the Association of Joinery Installers, emphasises, practical experience is the priority here.

Who can benefit from the “Clean Air” Programme, how much funding is available, and why replacing windows alone is generally not enough to qualify for a grant? Katarzyna Kitlińska of the Provincial Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management in Kielce discussed the current programme rules, income thresholds, energy audits and requirements for windows and doors during WinDoGlass Innovation.