Italian innovation and expertise will take center stage at Colombiatex 2025, the premier Colombian textile trade fair scheduled in Medellín from January 28 to 30, 2025. A total of 23 Italian textile machinery manufacturers are set to participate, underscoring the enduring partnership between Italian technology providers and the Colombian textile industry.
Strengthening Ties Despite Market Challenges
While demand for textile machinery in Colombia experienced a dip during the first nine months of 2024, Italy remains a key player in the region’s textile machinery market. In 2023, Italy was the second-largest supplier of textile technology to Colombia, with exports valued at approximately €13 million. During the first three quarters of 2024, Italian exports reached €8 million, showcasing resilience in a challenging market environment.
Marco Salvadè, President of ACIMIT (the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers), remarked, “The Colombian textile and clothing industry has seen remarkable growth in recent years, driven by technological advancements where Italian machinery has often been pivotal. Colombiatex remains an essential event for our manufacturers to deepen collaborations with Colombian partners.”
Italian Pavilion: A Hub of Innovation
The Italian pavilion at Colombiatex 2025, organized by the Italian Trade Agency and ACIMIT, will feature cutting-edge solutions from 23 exhibitors. Among the prominent ACIMIT member companies participating are:
Biancalani, Btsr, Color Service, Danti, Dettin, Fadis, Flainox, Isotex, Itema, Kairos Engineering, Lonati, Mcs, Mts, Monti-Mac, Ratti, Reggiani Macchine, Salvadè, Santoni, Stalam, Tecnorama, Tonello, and Triveneta.
Showcasing Italian Innovation
With a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and advanced technology, Italian textile machinery manufacturers aim to support the Colombian textile industry’s continued growth and modernization. Visitors to Colombiatex 2025 can expect to explore the latest dyeing, weaving, knitting, and finishing technologies, tailored to meet the evolving demands of the global textile market.
For more information about ACIMIT and the participating Italian companies, visit www.acimit.it.
