ACIMIT launches ‘The Heritage’ virtual exhibition on italian textile machinery
ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, has unveiled The Heritage, a virtual exhibition retracing the history of Italy’s textile machinery industry. The initiative, developed in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency and financially supported by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, brings to life more than a century of industrial evolution through a digital platform.
The Heritage serves as the digital extension of the exhibition presented at ITMA 2023 Milan, the world’s premier textile machinery trade fair. Originally a photographic display that captivated national and international visitors, this online platform transforms the historical journey into an immersive and interactive experience.
Featuring contributions from numerous textile machinery companies, The Heritage showcases over 100 years of industry advancements through a visually rich gallery. The exhibition is divided into sections, including Machineries, Entrepreneurs, Factories, World, Companies, Exhibition, and ACIMIT, allowing visitors to explore drawings and photographs of iconic machinery, significant trade fair moments, and vintage images of production plants that have shaped the sector.
Marco Salvadè, President of ACIMIT, highlighted the importance of this initiative: “The primary goal of The Heritage, both at ITMA 2023 and now as a digital platform, is to showcase the history, values, and technological evolution of the Italian textile machinery industry. It is an evocative and engaging journey that illustrates how Italian manufacturing has evolved from the past century to the present.”
Italy remains a global leader in textile machinery, with nearly 300 companies operating in the sector. This leadership is driven by widespread expertise and continuous innovation. Salvadè emphasized that The Heritage is not a static exhibition but rather a growing and dynamic space: “This virtual platform will continue to evolve, enriched by ongoing contributions from companies providing images and testimonies that narrate the ongoing story of our industry.”
By offering an accessible and engaging platform, The Heritage ensures that the legacy of Italian textile machinery continues to be celebrated and shared worldwide. The virtual exhibition can be visited at heritage.acimit.it.
