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itMA 2011 [exclusive feature]
Mr. STEPhEn COMBES, President, CEMATEx
with a record participation of 1,350 exhibitors from 45 countries and over
100,000 trade visitors from 138 nations, itMA 2011 held at Barcelona in spain
during september 22 to 29 really turned out to be the biggest-ever global textile
and garment machinery technology exhibition. over 90 per cent of the trade visitors
came from outside of spain. the exhibitors demonstrated their latest technological
products and innovative solutions, with their major focus on sustainability.
the international mix of visitors and buyers received all-round appreciation.
Mr. Stephen Combes, President of
CEMATEX, said: “ITMA 2011 has
far surpassed our expectations. Considering
that the world is still facing
economic difficulties, the vast majority
of our exhibitors are delighted
with the quality and number of visitors.
According to our national associations,
their members have reported
significant enquiries and many
have taken even more orders than
they hoped for. The textile and garment
industry must be commended
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for its resilience and willingness to
invest and to innovate. The sales and
serious enquiries generated from
qualified international visitors are
greatly appreciated by the exhibitors,
and our participants have all
given a very positive response to the
show.”
Mr. Attilio Camozzi, President
of Marzoli, commented: “A lot of
commercial negotiations have started
and orders have been finalised
for approximately 30 million euros
with customers from Argentina, India,
Turkey, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.”
Italy fielded the largest contingent
of nine per cent of visitors, followed
closely by the host country Spain
and then India. Germany and Turkey
ranked fourth and fifth respectively
in the visitorship tally. Making
it to the top 10 list from outside
of Europe are Brazil and Iran.
“Majority of the visitors are from
the textile making hubs in Asia, and
Central and South America. Thanks
to our extensive promotions, we
have been able to attract leading textile
and garment makers from these
areas. Being global companies,
they need to invest in innovative,
yet cost-effective solutions to stay
ahead of the competition,” said Ms.
Sylvia Phua, CEO of MP International,
the organiser of ITMA 2011
and 2015.
Ms. Rita Menon, Textiles Secretary,
Government of India, who led
a high-level delegation that included
the Joint Secretary (Textiles) and the
Textile Commissioner, observed:
“ITMA 2011 demonstrated the finest
of global excellence in textile