Friday, May 30, 2008

Terrot displays four Circular Knitting Machines at Tüyap Fair

May 30, 2008 (Germany)
At the trade fair Tüyap, Terrot presented itself on the Turkish market exceptionally strong together with its Turkish partner company.

TERROT participated to TÜYAP because of the importance of the Turkish market for textile machine suppliers and because of the customers from neighbour countries as IRAN, RUSSIA, UCRAINA, SYRIA and others.

TERROT has shown 4 Circular Knitting Machines which met all the special interest of the visitors. Most of them have been mill managers and owners and we discussed in very detail about investments for 2008 and later.

“S296-1 Open Width” - Single-Jersey High Production with a new compact Open Width Frame
The backbone of the Turkish knitting industry is still the Single Knit Open Width market for which TERROT designed a very simple to handle new mc which has been supplied from the fair to a well known knitting mill with a long tradition in this business. As early as 1999 in Paris TERROT was first to introduce a Single Jersey Circular Knitting machine where the robe fabric was cut and wound-up in open condition directly in the machine.

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Thursday, May 29, 2008

World Textile Giants to meet at ITM 2009

May 29, 2008 (Turkey)
The applications for ITM 2009 International Textile Machinery Exhibition are increasing at a high rate resulting in the sale of a large portion of the fairground.

ITM 2009 International Textile Machinery Exhibition which is to take place between June 6-10, 2009 at Beylikduzu Tuyap Fair Convention and Congress Centre has received a high number of applications in a short time resulting in the sales of a large portion of the fairground.

ITM 2009 to take place in Istanbul, the link between and meeting point of Europe for the Middle East, Eastern Europe and the Balkans, is the right address for world textile technology manufacturers to reach their target markets. Consequently, reservations and sales which started in January 2008, have filled up a large portion of the 10 halls that are planned for ITM 2009.

To date, 70% of the weaving hall, 60% of the dyeing, printing and finishing hall, and 50% of the spinning hall have filled up. A noteworthy portion of the 3 main halls reserved for flat and circular knitting machineries and embroidery machineries are already filled up.

Due to the intense interest in the exhibition and Turkiye being surrounded by target countries, the Fair Organization Committee Members believes that ITM 2009 will have a large number of visitors from these target countries, and have noticed that due to promotions, applications for visitors have already started.

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Hella Jongerius to conduct Masterclass - ‘Fabrics which Transform’ at by Audax

May 26, 2008 (Netherlands)
On 22, 23, 24 October 2008 Dutch Designer Hella Jongerius will conduct a masterclass in the Audax Textile Museum.

Hella Jongerius:
Designer Hella Jongerius (1963) has become known for the special way she fuses industry and craft, high and low tech, tradition and the contemporary.

After graduating Eindhoven Design Academy in 1993 she started her own design company, Jongeriuslab, through which she produces her own projects and projects for clients such as Maharam (New York), Royal Tichelaar Makkum (The Netherlands), Vitra (Basel) and IKEA (Sweden).

Her work has been shown at museums and galleries such as the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum (New York), MoMA (New York), the Design Museum (London), Galerie KREO (Paris) and Moss gallery (New York).

Masterclass ‘Fabrics which Transform’:
A selection of objects from the collection of the Audax Textile Museum (ATM) will be the inspiration for designing new contemporary upholstery.

During the master class the participants will be supported by the product developers of the TextileLab in the ATM. Use can be made of the computer guided weaving and knitting machines, the embroidery machine, inkjet printer and graphics scan.

Layers: Worker chair with Backpack. Courtesy Moss Gallery, 2006.

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ABTT to host a technical seminar at FEBRATEX

May 26, 2008 (Brazil)
FEBRATEX 2008 - Brazilian Textile Industry Fair will be held on 12 -15 August, 2008 at Vila Germanica - Blumenau - SC.

You cannot miss the greatest event in the textile area. It is already in its 11th edition and in constant growth. All the sectors in the textile chain are going to be part of FEBRATEX 2008: sewing machines, cutting machines, trims, labels, packaging, equipment, finishing, dye-house, threads, printing, industrial automation, information technology, looms and raw materials. Make sure you get your space in the fair and expand the horizons of your company.

The 2008 edition of the greatest business meeting in the textile area in America awaits you with:
- Good infra-structure: the fair takes place in Blumenau – SC in the new and modern Vila Germânica Convention Center with its modern facilities, air-conditioned spaces and all the necessary resources needed in large events.
- More options: there will be a technical seminar developed together with the Brazilian Association of Textile Technicians (ABTT).
- More business: for its 2008 edition the fair is going to surpass the 2006 edition numbers with more than 1,300 brands in exhibition, future businesses that must reach the amount of R$1,35 billion dolares and the visitation of 80 thousand people.

Do not miss the chance of taking part of all these innovations in the area and doing excellent business. Make now the reservation of your space in FEBRATEX 2008.
FEBRATEX 2008

FeiYue exhibits latest sewing machine technology at JIAM

May 26, 2008 (Singapore)
The International Apparel Machinery Trade Show (JIAM 2008) was held in Singapore Expo from May 13th to 16th.

Being one of the three major apparel machinery trade fairs in the world, JIAM has been held every three years since the premier show in 1984, and its ninth holding this May was the first time JIAM was taking place outside Japan.

JIAM 2008 had near 200 exhibitors made up of leading apparel machinery builders and suppliers from more than 18 countries and regions including China with the representative of Feiyue.

Under the theme "The Gateway to Advancing Technology from JIAM to the world", the four-day show presented the latest and most advanced machinery and equipment, demonstrated highly innovative and cutting-edge technology that provide solutions for the apparel industry.

As a result of the significant global changes that are occurring in the textile and apparel industries, particularly the shift of manufacturing activities to meet the challenges of competitive global marketplaces, Asia alone has come to account for more than 70% of global production.

China, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Vietnam, Cambodia and other industrializing countries in South and East Asia have significantly been expanding their apparel production.

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Shanghai to host ITMA + CITME in July

May 26, 2008 (China)
CHINA’S largest city and the hub of its vast textile industry is ready to welcome 100,000 visitors to ITMA ASIA + CITME 2008.

From July 27 to 31, Shanghai will host China’s biggest-ever textile machinery exhibition, uniting the ITMA and CITME events to provide a ground-breaking display of latest technology.

Shanghai is gearing up to meet the demands of show delegates from China, other Asian countries and the rest of the world, with a comprehensive range of travel and visitor services offered by the event organisers and their business partners.

With top class hotels available for attractive prices – including five-star rooms starting at around US$100 – the city can boast an unrivalled combination of economy and comfort, coupled with the appeal of a popular tourist destination and major commercial centre.

Official travel agent New Shanghai CITS, founded in 1987, is part of China International Travel Service (CITS), and offers specialist flight, hotel and visitor services specifically tailored to ITMA ASIA + CITME 2008 visitors.

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Textile industry to achieve $55 bn of investments by 2010

May 26, 2008 (India)
Domestic textile industry, which currently is braving various odds, could achieve US$ 55 billion of investments, create job opportunities for 65.4 million workforce and its CAGR could go up at 22% by 2010 provided reforms are initiated into it at quicker speed, according to findings of The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).

In a Study brought out by ASSOCHAM on `Indian Textile: Weaving a Global Spin’, it has been stated that with continuing bottlenecks in place, the projected investment for 2010 could fall at US$ 16 billion from projected US$ 55 billion and job prospects stay for a meager lot of 19 million workforce as against projections for 65.4 million.

The predictions for CAGR of 22% by 2010 would slip at 6% until vigorous efforts are made for reform introduction to the textile sector, says the ASSOCHAM President, Mr. Venugopal N. Dhoot while releasing the findings of the Study.

The industry attracted investment of Rs.33,000 crore during fiscal 2006-07, up by 51% from Rs.21850 crore in the previous year.

The total size of the textile sector is $ 47 billion with domestic market at $ 30 billion and export market at $ 17 billion.

Mr. Dhoot says that hardening of rupee has already effected the competence of textile sector as its margins have lowered and international competition has become stiffer. The textile sector would lose its glare for good provided reforms are further delayed.

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Shipments of short-staple spindles in 2007 at all time high

May 24, 2008 (Switzerland)
The general expansion of global textile machinery shipments which could be observed during the previous four to five years continued also in 2007. Shipments of short-staple spindles, open-end rotors and texturing spindles were up in 2007.

Also in the segment of weaving more shuttle-less looms have been shipped in 2007 compared to the previous year. Shipments of electronic flat knitting machinery soared in 2007 to new record levels. Only the segment of circular knitting machinery experienced a decrease, though from previous record levels in 2005 and 2006.

These are the main results of the 30th annual International Textile Machinery Shipment Statistics (ITMSS) just released by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF). The report covers 6 types of textile machinery, namely spinning, texturing, weaving, large circular knitting, flat knitting and finishing machinery. The 2007 survey has been compiled in cooperation with some 120 textile machinery manufacturers, representing a comprehensive measure of world output.

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FIEO to organize a catalogue show in Algeria

May 23, 2008 (Algeria)
FIEO is participating in 41st Algiers International Fair, Algiers, Algeria scheduled to be held from June 7-12, 2008 in “Indian Pavilion” through ITPO.

The principle objectives to participate in this event is to encourage and promote Indian exports, Joint Ventures, Technology transfer, marketing arrangements to business partners in Algeria and build a strong image of Indian Products.

Algeria, a member of OPEC has become an important economic partner in recent years. With 32 million population and GDP of $56 billion, Algeria is the fourth largest economy in the Arab world. Hydrocarbons constitute 96% of its exports.

The rise in oil prices has contributed to an augmentation of its foreign exchange reserves to more than $ 33 billion. Its annual imports are to the tune of $12 billion. Presently, Algeria is in the process of liberalisation of its economy to create a pro-investment atmosphere.

in view of the vast potential in this country Indian industries should have greater interaction with Algeria and make use of the opportunities. A brief report on India-Algeria Economic and Commercial report is enclosed herewith for your reference.

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Primus to launch complete range of T dryers & I-ironers at Texcare

May 23, 2008 (Belgium)
At the Texcare 2008 trade show, Primus will again introduce several novelties including three new rigid-mounted washer extractors - RS13 (13kg), RS18 (18kg) and RS27 (27kg).

Primus is as well about to launch a new model of a freestanding high spin washer FS13 (13kg) positioned between the FS10 (10kg) and the FS16 (16kg) models and particularly meant for the COIN segment as well as for small OPL applications.

Moreover, there is also the FS23 (23kg) model which is available in the OPL, COIN as well as in the PRO (soap box at front) versions.

The FS40 (40kg) and FS55 (55kg) washer extractors are now also optionally available with a tilting.

Hygienic barrier washers (MB) come forth also in the ‘opti-load’ variant. These machines are equipped with weighing cells that allow the user to program water and soap consumption depending on weight of the load. The complete range of T dryers and cylinder heated drying ironers (I-ironers) will also be dealt with at the Texcare show.

The next Texcare International will be held in Frankfurt am Main from: May 31 to June 4, 2008.

Primus offers a complete line of industrial machines for use in institutions, hotels, restaurants, nursing homes, hospitals, commercial laundries, etc. A range of quality products ensures Primus occupies a leading place worldwide in the field of professional textile cleaning. Satisfied customers in more than 92 countries buy Primus machines. The quality we supply today is the best investment for the future.
Primus Laundry

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Anderson Warlick elected new NCTO Chairman

May 21, 2008 (USA)
Anderson D. Warlick, president and CEO of Parkdale Inc in Gastonia, NC, was elected chairman during NCTO’s fifth annual meeting held last week at The Madison Loews Hotel in Washington, DC. Warlick, who holds numerous business and civic positions, joined Parkdale Mills in 1984 and became president and CEO in 2001.

He is a graduate of The Citadel, Harvard Business School’s Program for Management Development and of the National Cotton Council’s Leadership Program.

He also serves on the boards of The Citadel Development Foundation, Parkdale Inc, Kent Manufacturing, Inman Mills, Gaston College Board of Directors for the Textile Technology Center, and the North Carolina Textile Foundation.

Wallace L. Darneille, president and CEO of Plains Cotton Cooperative Association headquartered in Lubbock, TX, was elected vice chairman of the organization.

Elected to the NCTO Board of Directors during the various Council meetings were the following:

Fabric and Home Furnishings Council – Hank Byrd of Schneider Mills; Jerry Cook of Hanesbrands Inc; Jason Copland of Copland Industries; Allen Gant of Glen Raven Inc; David Hastings of Mount Vernon Mills; and Bernie Hodges of Wade Manufacturing Co.

Fiber Council – Donald Burich of INVISTA, Marty Moran of Radicispandex Inc, and James Netzel of DAK Americas.

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Textile machinery maker LMW posts FY 08 results

May 20, 2008 (India)

Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd has announced the following Audited results for the quarter & year ended March 31, 2008:

The results for the Quarter ended March 31, 2008

The Company has posted a net profit from Ordinary activity after tax of Rs 600.029 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 as compared to Rs 686.221 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007.

Total Income has increased from Rs 5822.238 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 to Rs 6333.223 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.

The results for the Year ended March 31, 2008

The Company has posted a net profit from Ordinary activity after tax of Rs 2423.013 million for the year ended March 31, 2008 as compared to Rs 2061.978 million for the year ended March 31, 2007.

Total Income has increased from Rs 19417.213 million for the year ended March 31, 2007 to Rs 22927.115 million for the year ended March 31, 2008.

Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd

Textiles industry to attract Rs1500 bn investment by 2010

May 19, 2008 (India)

The last four years have proved to be a defining period for the Indian textiles industry. In the face of testing global conditions, the Ministry of Textiles, has stayed the course by introducing timely policy changes and innovative programmes, aimed at spurring growth and development across the organised and unorganised sectors of the industry.

Driven by the vision for providing all possible support the textiles needs and to create more jobs, to modernized the Ministry’s catalytic role in increasing investment, introducing modern technologies and providing marketing support have borne rich fruit.

TEX-SUMMIT 2007:
The first ever "TEX-SUMMIT 2007" was organised (August 31–September 1, 2007) in association with the industry to deliberate on problems facing it.

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, in his valedictory address to the Summit announced (i)Technology Mission on Technical Textiles,(ii) Setting up of Investment Regions for the Textiles Sector, (iii) the finalization of Scheme of Neighbourhood Apparel and Textiles Training Institutes for Job Assurance (NATIJA) to train 4 million workers, (iv) the revitalisation of Handloom Cooperatives on the pattern of agricultural cooperatives and devising a strategy to expand market, diversify and realise greater value for textiles products.

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'Seamless Smart' machine gives major boost to hosiery market

May 19, 2008 (Germany)
Seamless, patterned, fine pantyhose caress the legs, are extremely comfortable to wear, and enhance the female shape with their seductive look.

As the icing on the cake in every wo-man’s wardrobe, knitted hosiery attracts the attention of the opposite sex and gives every woman her own particular style. It must be said that, behind every attractive pair of warp-knitted pantyhose, there is a successful machine - and it is usually one of KARL MAYER’s.

This traditional company is a leading manufacturer of warp knitting machines for producing seamless hosiery, clothing, lingerie and sportswear, and is constantly concentrating on opti-mising its machines for use on this market.

One of its best-selling machines is the RDPJ 6/2 double-needle bar raschel machine, which is equipped with the latest, state-of-the-art technology. It offers an impressive list of features and an extra-large format, and has now been supplemented by a smart version, so that eve-ry segment of the market can be catered for.

The new, narrow series “Seamless Smart” is designated the ‘DJ’ series, and has been de-signed expressly to be sub-divided into different models. The first machine in this series, the DJ 4/2, was developed by Nippon MAYER Ltd, and is scheduled to be launched onto the international market in September of this year.

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MoC-MeA to sponsor SITRA’s 56 International Training Programme

May 17, 2008 (India)
SITRA, a link in the chain of textile laboratories in the country, has emerged as an important centre for International training to candidates from third world countries.

Fifty five batches of the programme have been conducted since its initiation in 1974 and more than 1400 participants from 70 developing countries have so far benefitted out of SITRA's expertise in textile technology.

- Disseminating and strengthening awareness relating to India’s expertise in improving
productivity, quality, cost and waste control in developing countries.
- Creating and strengthening awareness about the superior quality of modern Indian textile machinery and its cost effectiveness.
- Develop managerial capabilities among the trainees in order to manage and sustain effective management of personnel in organisations.
- Improved International understanding and goodwill between India and other developing nations.

Two courses are offered during the programme - each of two months duration. The programme is scheduled to be held during October 3, 2008 - December 2, 2008.

Travel plans and accommodation:
- SITRA is situated very close (just a minute's travel) to the city’s Airport which is connected to major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and Thiruvananthapuram.
- SITRA does not have hostel facilities. However, hotel accommodation shall be provided in hotels in the city.

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Annual growth of output prices lower

May 17, 2008 (Slovenia)

In March 2008, the monthly growth of producer prices of manufactured goods was 0.1% and the annual growth was 3.3%.

Output prices up by 0.1%
Compared with February 2008, in March 2008 the output price index was 100.1. The prices of manufactured goods on the domestic market were 0.5% higher, while the prices of export products were 0.3% lower.

In March we recorded higher prices in the following activities: manufacture of clothes, tanning and treatment of fur (by 1.3%).

0.5% monthly increase in the producer prices of manufactured goods on the domestic market:
In March prices increased in manufacture of clothes, tanning and treatment of fur (by 2.5%), manufacture of leather and leather products (by 1.6%), except machinery and equipment (by 1.2%).

Higher prices of clothes and footwear, as a result of the sale of new collections and the end of seasonal discounts, contributed to the total domestic price index 0.04 of a percentage point.

In March 0.3% price decrease of export products:
In March output prices on the non-domestic market were lower by 0.3%: also the prices of export products were lower by the same percent in the euro area and in the non-euro area.

Export prices decreased in manufacture of manufacture of chemicals, chemical products and man-made fibres (by 0.7%), and manufacture of leather and leather products (by 0.5%), and in other activities.

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Friday, May 16, 2008

PGI installs M&J Airlaid web forming system

May 16, 2008 (Germany)
Oerlikon Neumag has successfully started up an M&J Airlaid web forming system installed as a retrofit and expansion of an existing nonwoven production line at PGI in Benson, North Carolina, USA.

The Airlaid unit complements PGI’s proprietary Spinlace production by laying a web of pulp fibres onto a nonwoven substrate.

The turnkey supply covered the complete Airlaid system with web forming, as well as all the auxiliary equipment for raw material preparation, complete process air handling equipment as well as the complete process control system.
Oerlikon Neumag

JIAM 2008 to wind up on a triumph note

May 16, 2008 (Singapore)
JIMA 2008, the biggest International Apparel Machinery Trade Show, organized by Japan Sewing Machinery Manufacturers Association (JASMA), is coming to a successful end today. This is the first time that this four-day exhibition has been organized outside Japan.

This event at Singapore Expo Hall is displaying a wide range of latest and most advanced machinery and equipment from the leading manufacturers and suppliers of the world, which provides solutions for the apparel and textile industry.

More than 150 companies from nearly 84 countries are participating and displaying their products including China Sewing Machine Association (CISMA), Guangdong Sewing Equipment Chamber of Commerce.

Organisations like German Garment and Leather Technology Association, Sewing Machines Trade Association Singapore (SMTAS), Taipei Sewing Machines Association (TSMA) and Korea Sewing Machinery Industrial Association (KOSMIA) are also present here.

Asia alone accounts for more than 70 percent of the global production with South East Asia emerging as textile powerhouse, these expos are playing a vital role to boost the sewing machinery industry on a global level.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Dürkopp enhances its presence at the JIAM

May 14, 2008 (Germany)
With a comprehensive product portfolio the Bielefeld manufacturer of sewing technology Dürkopp Adler will essentially enhance its presence at the JIAM 2008, which is already starting in Singapore from May 13th to 16th. “This is our reaction to the fact that the importance of the JIAM has further increased after the relocation from Osaka to Singapore”, emphasizes Dietrich Eickhoff, Manager Sales & Marketing of the Dürkopp Adler Group. Dürkopp Adler and Beisler will show a wide range of products at two adjacent booths.

Dürkopp Adler will present itself together with the majority shareholder SGSB Group Co Ltd on a 225 m2 large joint booth (hall 3 – booth number 3F39). On an area of approx. 100 square metres 22 exhibits will be shown, among them the new, especially energy-saving standard high speed sewing machine class 281, sewing units for piped pockets class 745 and 100, automatic eyelet buttonholers class 559 and 580 as well as further selected machines for the apparel industry and for medium- heavy duty sewing applications.

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Top leaders from the world of engineered fabrics to be at IDEA10

May 15, 2008 (USA)
As exhibitor confirmations for IDEA10 continue at a record pace, INDA is putting special emphasis on identifying and recruiting “green” companies that make sustainability and energy efficiency part of their corporate philosophy and product development.

The IDEA10 International Engineered Fabrics Conference and Expo, scheduled for April 27-29, 2010 in the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Fla, will once again bring together all links of the global supply chain for products and services, including raw materials, machinery/equipment, engineered fabrics, converted products and services.

In 2010, the event, held in the U.S. every three years, will place a special emphasis on how the industry’s companies are adapting to and solving energy challenges around the world.

“In a recent INDA survey, 66% of top executives told us that rising energy costs are their number one problem,” says Marilyn Bellinger, INDA Associate Director of Sales.

“IDEA10 will be an ideal time for all of these companies to learn about the technologies that will help them deal with this challenge.”

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INDIA ITME to take place at BIEC in November

May 15, 2008 (India)
The 8 th India International Textile Machinery Exhibition (INDIA ITME 2008) is to be held from 15 th to 22 nd November 2008 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), India.

The exhibition will give an opportunity to the participants and business visitors to access the new technology and developments in textile production and operations.

The Bangalore Exhibition Complex is state-of-the-art centre with modern facilities to display textile machines and accessories. We have decided to shift the show to Bangalore for the better convenience of all concerned.

The textile industry has shown buoyancy in the last three years. The world capacity of spindleage, O.E. Rotors, shuttleless looms, shuttle looms and finishing has grown enormously.

The industry has gravitated towards the southern hemisphere and the leading producers are located in China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh and so on.

The textile industry will see higher technology, speed and better quality in its production operations in the years ahead. INDIA ITME 2008 aims to promote the latest technology and improvements in production for a brighter tomorrow.

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Made in Germany in Asia!!!!

May 15, 2008 (China)

With German exports of textile machinery to Asia worth about 4 billion Euro in the last two years and a market share of more than 50%, Asia is definitely the most important destination for textile technology Made in Germany.

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2008
27–31 July 2008
Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Shanghai, P.R. China

At ITMA ASIA + CITME 2008 exhibitors from Germany will present their products and services on 10.000 square metres. Among the German companies roundabout 70 will exhibit under the umbrella of the official German presentation with over 3000 square metres hall space.

Initiated by the VDMA Textile Machinery Association, the official German presentation offers a comprehensive overview of textile technology from Germany. In the respective halls there will be German clusters for every specific application from spinning, over knitting and weaving to finishing and making-up machinery.

The German clusters offer visitors platforms for informing themselves on the latest developments of the specific branches. In a close exchange of experience with the German exhibitors, they can consult on the use of the right product for the right purpose and arrange all kinds of possible future co-operation.

The German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, the Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (AUMA) as well as the VDMA-German Engineering Federation wish all exhibitors and visitors a successful tradefair visit, interesting contacts and conversations and a good exchange of experience between partners.

The German team is looking forward to meeting you at the German information stands in halls E1 and W4 and to answering your questions and trade inquiries.

Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (AUMA)