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66 Italian textile

machine manufacturers Innovative advanced

exhibited in Shanhai

weaving solutions

Itema, the global leading provider of advanced with a total of ten Itema weaving machines on
weaving solutions exhibited dedicated weaving display, of which two in Itema booth (Hall 3 Booth
machines for denim and technical fabrics and, for D32) and the rest in Partner booths across Hall 3.
the first time, in a unique booth for all the Group’s
companies. Itema Group: other companies on show
In addition to Itema’s weaving machines line-up,
Visitors to the Group's booth had the opportunity to visitors took advantage of the Group presentation to
find in one single place all the most innovative discover the additional and valuable offering that
solutions for weaving proposed by the companies of only Itema guarantees.
the Group: Itema®, Itematech®, Lamiflex®, and
Schoch®. OEM Spare Parts and After-Sales Support
The company spare parts and after-sales support
Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers on sustainability and innovation was also in line with Featuring a top-notch organization in China – that advanced solutions can’t be missed on the show.
(ACIMIT) returned to ITMA ASIA + CITME the keystones of the Chinese 14th five-year plan and counts 145 employees, Itema assembles the latest • fast and reliable service when it comes to offering
SHANGHAI, held after nine months of delay due to the Made in China 2025 plan. Pakistan, Bangladesh, generation machinery in the world-class customers peace of mind through high-quality
the COVID-19 pandemic, with 66 textile machines and India were also among other important manufacturing sites both in Europe, as well as in replacement parts
manufacturers. ACIMIT teamed up with the Italian destinations of Italian machinery. China, with the same attention to detail and quality, • customized upgrade kits to optimize machine
Trade Agency (ITA) to succeed in such a big event. reliability, and performance guarantee that Itema performance and retrofit the latest Itema innovations
Sixty-six textile machine manufacturers took part in ACIMIT represents an industrial sector comprising Customers look for when they purchase Itema on existing looms
the exhibition that opened at the National Exhibition roughly 300 manufacturers (employing around machines. Based in Shanghai, Itema Weaving • electric, electronic, and mechanic repairs to give
and Convention Centre in Shanghai on June 12th. 12,900 people), which produce machinery for an Machinery China offers to the Chinese market a full new life to looms
Italy was among the central exhibiting Countries overall worth of about 1.8 billion euros (including package of services, encompassing European • training to ensure Itema weavers get the most out
attending the event as per previous editions. The laundry machines), of which 83% are exported. manufacturing quality standards, timely and accurate of their weaving machines thanks to the ItemaCampus
presence of an enormous amount of companies Creativity, sustainable technology, reliability, and commercial, administration, and after-sales, a fully offering available in seven worldwide locations
quality are the hallmarks that have made Italian
showed that Asia is the leading destination for Italian textile machinery worldwide leaders. ITA is a equipped showroom, OEM spare parts warehouse,
textile machinery manufacturers. During 2020, a 38% governmental agency that supports the business and logistics hub, and the ItemaCampus training Lamiflex®
share of global Italian textile machine exports were to development of textile companies abroad and center. The leading supplier of technical composite products
the Asian countries. promotes foreign investment in Italy. which entered Itema Group in 2017 – was present at
To establish and reaffirm once again its technological ITMA Asia with its ample catalogue of key rapier
China’s market was the dominant one in Asia with The Italian companies that participated at the ITMA leadership in the industry, Itema Group bought on wefts transfer components such as flexible rapier
over €190 million investment, and the Turkish market ASIA + CITME SHANGHAI include Savio, Smit, stage a wide range of solutions, spanning from tapes and sprocket wheels, with the guarantee of the
was prominent globally. In Eastern China, the top Biancalani, Pentek, Autefa Solutions, Bellini, Bianco, advanced weaving machines – a total of ten in Hall 3 best European quality and sector know-how.
three Provinces for the textile and garment industry: Bigagli, Biotti Card Clothing, Bonino, Brazzoli, BTSR, - to spare parts and key components for the textile
Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Fujian. These Provinces Camozzi Digital Ceia, Color Service, Cormatex, industry that amazed weavers and industry experts. Schoch®
reached around 80% of the industry’s production Crosta, Danitech, Deimo, Fadis, Ferraro, Schoch Reeds presented for the very first time in
capability. ACIMIT provided the opportunities to Fibercompositi, ITB, Itema, Kiian Digital, Lawer, LGL, Ten Itema Weaving Machines on show at China its product portfolio made up of high-quality
speed up the joint construction of the Silk Road Lonati, Loptex, Marzoli, K. Mayer, Mesdan, Monti ITMA Asia 2021 reeds and accessories for textile looms with all the
Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Antonio, MS Printing Solutions, OBEM, PAFA, Visitors to ITMA Asia had multiple chances to unique technological highlights that make since 1800
Road. The Italian textile machinery industry’s focus Reggiani and more. appreciate and study the Itema weaving technology, Schoch a worldwide recognized reliable partner.

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