The Italian textile machinery industry is set to make a significant impact at the upcoming ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024, scheduled for October 14 to 18 in Shanghai. Approximately 50 Italian companies will exhibit their latest innovations within an impressive 1,400 square meters of exhibition space, reinforcing Italy’s position as one of the top exhibiting countries at the event. This year, 29 Italian exhibitors will present their technologies under the National Sector Groups, organized by ACIMIT (Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers) and the Italian Trade Agency.
ITMA ASIA + CITME serves as a pivotal platform for textile machinery manufacturers, capturing over 50% of global exports. China, as the world’s largest market for textile machinery, imported machinery valued at approximately 2.6 billion euros in 2023. The Chinese market remains a vital destination for Italian manufacturers, with sales reaching 222 million euros last year. Notably, exports to China surged by 38% in the first half of 2024.
ACIMIT President Marco Salvadè expressed optimism about the Chinese market’s recovery, stating it may signal a broader uptick in global demand for machinery. He emphasized that Italian manufacturers are now focused on developing solutions that enhance sustainability and reduce production costs, meeting the demands of both brands and consumers.
Among the exhibitors are renowned companies such as ARIMO, BELLINI, BIANCALANI, BIANCO, BIELLA SHRUNK PROCESS, BIGAGLI, BIOTTI CARD CLOTHING, BONINO CARDING, BRAZZOLI, BTSR, CEIA, COMOLI, CORMATEX, CROSTA, DETTIN, DOTECO, ELATECH, FADIS, FERRARO, FLAINOX, GAUDINO, GEFRAN, ITEMA, ITG CHINA, KARL MAYER ROTAL, LAFER, LAMIFLEX, LAWER, MCS, MESDAN, MS PRINTING, MVV GEAR PUMPS, NOSEDA, NUOVA COSMATEX, PIOVAN, PROSINO, PUGI, RIELLO, ROJ, SALVADE’, SAV, SAVIO, SCHOCH, SIMET, SINTEC TEXTILE, SIT, SMIT, SPEROTTO RIMAR, TECNORAMA, TMT CIMI, UNITECH INDUSTRIES, and ZONCO. Many of these companies are members of ACIMIT, highlighting the strength and innovation of the Italian textile machinery sector.
