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China’s textile manufacturers – just like those of other
Countries – need to focus on the digitalization of
production processes, as well as on sustainable
technology solutions. In this regard, Italian
technology can certainly satisfy these needs,
proposing innovative processes designed to
Leading textile which visitors at the fair will be able to see for
enhance sustainability and digitalization, something
themselves,” Salvadè concludes.

technology from Italy on For his part, Augusto Di Giacinto, Italian Trade
Commissioner in Shanghai, states that, “ITMA ASIA
+ CITME has returned to Shanghai after two years,
with a full reopening of the Chinese market, a
display at upcoming significant statement that marks a reprise for the Augusto Di Giacinto. Italian Trade Commissioner in Shanghai
entire sector. ITMA ASIA + CITME continues to be
one of the most important events for Italian textile
machinery sector, one highly awaited event also for
technologies that are especially appreciated by
Chinese operators increasingly sensitive to quality,
ITMA ASIA + CITME innovation and the ability of Made in Italy to combine Chinese product manufacturers.”
technologies that can bring together cost savings
ACIMIT will be present at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2022
with product sustainability. And we need to keep in
mind that over 40% of all Italian exports to Cina is
own Hot Desk.
made up of capital goods and innovative at the INDUSTRY INFORMATION HUB, with its very
ITMA ASIA+CITME, Asia’s foremost textile machinery
trade fair, is all set to kick off in Shanghai on
November 19th, and Italian technology will once
again be on full display, showcasing innovative,
sustainable solutions. A total of 59 Italian machinery
manufacturers will be exhibiting at the upcoming
ITMA ASIA+CITME 2022, to be held from November
19 to 23 in Shanghai, as the event had been
postponed for a year in the wake of the Covid19
pandemic. Of these 59 manufacturers, 26 will be
presenting technological innovations as part of the
National Sector Groups, organized by ACIMIT and
ITA – Italian Trade Agency. Occupying a surface area
of around 2,000 square meters, Italy is among the
major foreign exhibiting Countries at the event, as
has been the case for previous editions as well.
Marco Salvadè. President. ACIMIT
Asia is a major destination for Italy’s textile machinery from local textile manufacturers has slowed
manufacturers, with fully 38% of all Italian textile somewhat for this first half of the year,” comments
machinery exports during the first half of 2023 ACIMIT president Marco Salvadè. “Investments in the
(amounting to roughly 338 million euros) directed textile industry have never stopped, so there is no
towards Asian markets. China, in particular, is an shortage of opportunities in China. I believe ITMA
absolutely important market for Italian companies: ASIA + CITME will confirm our expectations for a
the first in Asia and the second worldwide behind recovery in demand.”
Turkey in 2022. In the first six months of this year,
Italian machinery sold in China reached a value of 81 Indeed, the demand for machinery in China is
million Euro. centered mainly on technologies capable of
combining savings in production costs with solutions
“The general outlook for the Chinese market remains aimed at respecting the environment. “My belief is
positive, although the demand for foreign machinery that to increase competitiveness at a global level,

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