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Swissmem Pre-ITMA Press suppliers worldwide. Swiss companies are renowned take production to the next level. The approach of

these companies is always driven by the textile
for their innovative spirit and commitment to the
Happenings Conference Berne, Switzerland and a warm welcome, Swissmem launched its years of unmatched experience and in-depth textile Happenings
applications of their customers. Thanks to many
four-yearly exhibition series. With great excitement
competence, Swissmem, and its member companies
Pre-ITMA Conference in full swing from the 16th – the
create sustainable added value for customers as
18th of March with the City Tour at Berne. It featured
they all have realized the utter importance of
various presentations after welcoming all its guests.
sustainability to their buyers in the ever-changing
Swissmem is the leading association for SMEs and
the oldest sector, founded in 1940. It represents the
large companies in Switzerland's mechanical and
Solutions, Swinsol, Santex Rimar, Jakob Müller,
interests of the Swiss textile machinery
electrical engineering (MEM) industries and related sectors. The Swiss Textile Machinery Association is The presentations will be Saurer, Steiger, Autefa business environment.
Crealet, Itema (Switzerland), Stäubli Sargans, Uster
All the companies are aiming to transform the world
technology-oriented sectors. Swissmem enhances manufacturers. Swissmem and the Swiss Textile Technologies, Rieter, Rieter Components (incl. of textiles and be a part of the circular economy. With
the competitiveness of its 1300 or so member Machinery Association are headquartered in Zurich. Bräcker, Graf, SSM), Luwa, Retech, Heberlein, highly competitive innovative and technological
companies both at home and abroad by providing Loepfe, Benninger, Bluesign. solutions, Swissmem and all the companies affiliated
needs-based services. These services include In the world of textile manufacturing, ITMA is really with it are ready to showcase to the entire world their
professional advice on employment, commercial, the ‘greatest show on earth.’ It’s where the progress All these companies will be showcasing their latest textile developments at ITMA 2023 with great
contract, and environmental law, energy efficiency, of textile and clothing technology is measured and innovative solutions and expertise in advanced hope and optimism. All presenters at the Pre-ITMA
and technology transfer. Swissmem operates a benchmarked against previous years, and vital materials, the digital future, innovative technologies, Conference of Swiss Innovations had one thing in
number of strong networks, including 24 industry contacts are made between customers and and sustainability, and see how solutions can help common; great hope for the future.

Cornelia Buchwalder. Secretary General. Swiss Textile Machinery Association

Ernesto Maurer. President. Swiss Textile Machinery Association Fritz Legler. Stäubli Technology

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