Global Textile Industry Heads To Shanghai
Expectations are high for the second edition of ITMA Asia + CITME, which added new categories for garment making, embroidery and braiding machinery.
Textile World Asia Special Report
T
he second edition of the biennial exhibition ITMA Asia + CITME will open its doors to the
global textile industry June 22-26, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in
Shanghai's Pudong district. The show brings together two previously independently produced events -
the International Textile Machinery Exhibition (ITMA) Asia and the China International Textile
Machinery Exhibition (CITME).
The event's owners - the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (CEMATEX); the Sub Council of Textile Industry, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT-TEX); China Textile Machinery Association (CTMA); and China International Exhibition Center Group Corp. (CIEC) - again selected the Beijing Textile Machinery International Exhibition Co. Ltd. (BJITME) and co-organizer MP International Pte. Ltd. to organize the event. The Japan Textile Machinery Association (JTMA) also is a partner organization involved in the event.
"ITMA Asia + CITME is a milestone event for the global textile industry," said Gao Yong, president, CTMA. "It epitomizes the spirit of cooperation among major textile machinery manufacturers."
"From the outset, the vision of combining two established shows into a leading-edge platform was to offer textile machinery manufacturers a cost-effective exhibition of the highest quality in Asia," said Edward Roberts, president, CEMATEX. "We are delighted that the strong debut of the combined show [in 2008] has clearly validated our decision."
The Pudong skyline, viewed from the Bund side of the Huangpu River, is punctuated by many modern and futuristic buildings.
Show Exhibition Space
Sold Out, Wait List Filling Up
Show organizers are pleased to report that more than 1,100 companies will exhibit at the show, filling 100,000 square meters of floor space in nine halls at SNIEC. As of press time, more than 50 prospective exhibitors are on a wait list.
"Global economic recovery is underway and growth is expected to return to positive territory in 2010," said Maria Avery, secretary-general, CEMATEX. "Generally, businesses are more upbeat in their outlook, hence there is strong demand for the show. As the show date approaches, we are now actively promoting the exhibition in China and the rest of Asia."
Chinese companies have reserved nearly 50 percent of the available exhibit space. Manufacturers from Europe and Japan form the next largest exhibitor group occupying some 35 percent of the floor space. Spinning will be the most strongly represented sector at the show, occupying approximately 30 percent of hall space at SNIEC. Companies from the finishing sector will take up 25 percent of the exhibit space, followed by knitting, garment-making and textile-processing technologies with 20 percent; and weaving with 15 percent.
ITMA Asia + CITME organizers currently are executing a promotional campaign to increase visitor numbers at the show. In 2008, more than 90,000 visitors attended the event, traveling from 96 countries and regions. Approximately 70 percent of the visitors were from China and 20 percent from Europe, the Middle East and other parts of Asia. Organizers predict a 10-percent increase in visitor numbers, for a total of approximately 100,000 guests at the 2010 edition.
The visitor promotion campaign will target domestic visitors from China as well as textile associations in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia and Turkey. In addition, an ITMA Asia + CITME roadshow traveled to 11 cities in India in early 2010 to promote the show to Indian textile trade visitors.
To ensure high-quality visitors at ITMA Asia + CITME, guests will be required to pay a small fee for an entry badge. Visitors may select a five-day pass for 100 renminbi or a single-day pass for 50 renminbi - both available at a 40-percent discount if guests register online prior to June 10. Visitors registering online also will be able to print a badge prior to the show to avoid waiting in lines on site to receive a badge.
Product Categories
It was announced recently that ITMA 2011 - to be held in Barcelona, Spain, September 22-29, 2011 - will incorporate garment-making technologies and machinery, braiding technologies, and embroidery technologies in its list of product categories. ITMA Asia + CITME will organize its exhibition area in the same fashion.
"The ITMA brand was established in 1951, and is very well known and respected in the classical textile machinery sector," Avery said. "Although we have always showcased garment-making machinery, we have greatly enhanced its profile for the 2011 show, adding many new categories to our Index of Products and featuring the sector in our forum which will take place during the show."
Products will be arranged in 17 different chapters as follows:
A view of the ITMA Asia + CITME 2008 show floor in the weaving section.
IPR Infringements Not Tolerated
In 2008, ITMA Asia + CITME organizers said that intellectual property (IPR) infringements would not be tolerated. Some 26 IPR complaints were received during the show, and after investigation, organizers reported any products found to be in violation of patents were removed from the exhibition floor. In 2010, an active IPR office again will be available to assist exhibitors who have suspected patent issues.
Improving Business Climate
The show is taking place at a time when many are cautiously predicting an improving economic business climate worldwide.
According to exhibition organizers, the United Nations (UN) predicts the world economy will bounce back in 2010 with a growth rate of 2.4 percent globally. The UN also predicts strong growth in developing countries such as China, which is expected to experience 8.8-percent growth; and India, with 6.5-percent growth.
"Both China and India are major textile manufacturing centers, and their positive economic growth is extremely good news for the industry," Roberts said.
"Clearly, we see warmer prospects since the end of 2009," said Bruno Ameline, president of CEMATEX member organization the French Association of Textile Machinery Manufacturers. "Spare parts business is getting back to usual levels, which mean the utilization of the existing production facilities has improved, orders for new machines also and many new projects are under discussion. I expect a robust rebound end of 2010 and in 2011."
"The high number of Italian exhibitors, in spite of the economic downturn, bears witness to the fact that businesses have a positive outlook on the future," said Sandro Salmoiraghi, president of CEMATEX member organization the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers. "The Chinese market, for its part, represents the primary destination for Italian exports - over the first 11 months of 2009, the value of Italian machinery exported to China totaled 215 million euros. Asia on the whole is a constant benchmark for our manufacturers, absorbing 49 percent of their sales abroad."
Left to right: VDMA TMA Vice Chairman and Trützschler Group Managing Partner Heinrich Trützschler, CNTAC President Du Yuzhou, CNTAC Vice President and CCPIT-TEX Executive Vice President Zhang Yankai, translator Yi Qian, Trützschler Group Managing Partner Michael Schürenkrämer, and CNTAC Vice President and CTMA President Gao Yong at ITMA Asia + CITME 2008.
The Association of German Textile Machinery Manufacturers reports 100 Germany-based
companies and their subsidiaries in China will participate in the show, illustrating confidence in
increased orders from important textile markets such as China.
Show owners and organizers report they are confident that experience gathered in 2008 will ensure ITMA Asia + CITME 2010 will be a success for exhibitors and visitors alike despite the challenges presented by today's difficult economic climate.
"We are delighted with the response to our exhibition," Roberts said. "It proves that there is great need for an industry-leading platform in Asia where established textile machinery manufacturers can promote their products and services and network with their customers."
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The event's owners - the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (CEMATEX); the Sub Council of Textile Industry, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT-TEX); China Textile Machinery Association (CTMA); and China International Exhibition Center Group Corp. (CIEC) - again selected the Beijing Textile Machinery International Exhibition Co. Ltd. (BJITME) and co-organizer MP International Pte. Ltd. to organize the event. The Japan Textile Machinery Association (JTMA) also is a partner organization involved in the event.
"ITMA Asia + CITME is a milestone event for the global textile industry," said Gao Yong, president, CTMA. "It epitomizes the spirit of cooperation among major textile machinery manufacturers."
"From the outset, the vision of combining two established shows into a leading-edge platform was to offer textile machinery manufacturers a cost-effective exhibition of the highest quality in Asia," said Edward Roberts, president, CEMATEX. "We are delighted that the strong debut of the combined show [in 2008] has clearly validated our decision."
The Pudong skyline, viewed from the Bund side of the Huangpu River, is punctuated by many modern and futuristic buildings.
Sold Out, Wait List Filling Up
Show organizers are pleased to report that more than 1,100 companies will exhibit at the show, filling 100,000 square meters of floor space in nine halls at SNIEC. As of press time, more than 50 prospective exhibitors are on a wait list.
"Global economic recovery is underway and growth is expected to return to positive territory in 2010," said Maria Avery, secretary-general, CEMATEX. "Generally, businesses are more upbeat in their outlook, hence there is strong demand for the show. As the show date approaches, we are now actively promoting the exhibition in China and the rest of Asia."
Chinese companies have reserved nearly 50 percent of the available exhibit space. Manufacturers from Europe and Japan form the next largest exhibitor group occupying some 35 percent of the floor space. Spinning will be the most strongly represented sector at the show, occupying approximately 30 percent of hall space at SNIEC. Companies from the finishing sector will take up 25 percent of the exhibit space, followed by knitting, garment-making and textile-processing technologies with 20 percent; and weaving with 15 percent.
Opening hall for ITMA Asia + CITME 2008 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
Visitor Predictions, Promotions
ITMA Asia + CITME organizers currently are executing a promotional campaign to increase visitor numbers at the show. In 2008, more than 90,000 visitors attended the event, traveling from 96 countries and regions. Approximately 70 percent of the visitors were from China and 20 percent from Europe, the Middle East and other parts of Asia. Organizers predict a 10-percent increase in visitor numbers, for a total of approximately 100,000 guests at the 2010 edition.
The visitor promotion campaign will target domestic visitors from China as well as textile associations in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia and Turkey. In addition, an ITMA Asia + CITME roadshow traveled to 11 cities in India in early 2010 to promote the show to Indian textile trade visitors.
To ensure high-quality visitors at ITMA Asia + CITME, guests will be required to pay a small fee for an entry badge. Visitors may select a five-day pass for 100 renminbi or a single-day pass for 50 renminbi - both available at a 40-percent discount if guests register online prior to June 10. Visitors registering online also will be able to print a badge prior to the show to avoid waiting in lines on site to receive a badge.
Toyota Industies Corp.'s booth in the exhibit hall at ITMA Asia + CITME 2008
Product Categories
It was announced recently that ITMA 2011 - to be held in Barcelona, Spain, September 22-29, 2011 - will incorporate garment-making technologies and machinery, braiding technologies, and embroidery technologies in its list of product categories. ITMA Asia + CITME will organize its exhibition area in the same fashion.
"The ITMA brand was established in 1951, and is very well known and respected in the classical textile machinery sector," Avery said. "Although we have always showcased garment-making machinery, we have greatly enhanced its profile for the 2011 show, adding many new categories to our Index of Products and featuring the sector in our forum which will take place during the show."
Products will be arranged in 17 different chapters as follows:
- Chapter 1 - Machinery for spinning preparation, man-made fiber production, spinning, auxiliary machinery and accessories;
- Chapter 2 - Machinery for winding, texturing, twisting, auxiliary machinery and accessories;
- Chapter 3 - Machinery for web formation, bonding and finishing of nonwovens and felting, auxiliary machinery and accessories;
- Chapter 4 - Weaving preparatory machinery, weaving, tufting machinery, auxiliary machinery and accessories;
- Chapter 5 - Knitting and hosiery machinery, auxiliary machinery and accessories;
- Chapter 6 - Embroidery machinery, auxiliary machinery and accessories;
- Chapter 7 - Braiding machinery and accessories;
- Chapter 8 - Washing, bleaching, dyeing, printing, drying, finishing, cutting, rolling and folding machinery, auxiliary machinery and accessories;
- Chapter 9 - Garment-making machinery, other textile processing machinery, auxiliary machinery and accessories;
- Chapter 10 - Laboratory testing and measuring equipment and accessories;
- Chapter 11 - Transport, handling, logistics, storing and packing equipment and accessories;
- Chapter 12 - Equipment for recycling, waste reduction and pollution prevention and accessories;
- Chapter 13 - Software for design, data monitoring, processing and integrated production;
- Chapter 14 - Dyestuffs and chemical products for the textile industry;
- Chapter 15 - Equipment and products to ensure machinery and plant operations;
- Chapter 16 - Services for the textile industry; and
- Chapter 17 - Research and educational institutions.
A view of the ITMA Asia + CITME 2008 show floor in the weaving section.
IPR Infringements Not Tolerated
In 2008, ITMA Asia + CITME organizers said that intellectual property (IPR) infringements would not be tolerated. Some 26 IPR complaints were received during the show, and after investigation, organizers reported any products found to be in violation of patents were removed from the exhibition floor. In 2010, an active IPR office again will be available to assist exhibitors who have suspected patent issues.
Improving Business Climate
The show is taking place at a time when many are cautiously predicting an improving economic business climate worldwide.
According to exhibition organizers, the United Nations (UN) predicts the world economy will bounce back in 2010 with a growth rate of 2.4 percent globally. The UN also predicts strong growth in developing countries such as China, which is expected to experience 8.8-percent growth; and India, with 6.5-percent growth.
"Both China and India are major textile manufacturing centers, and their positive economic growth is extremely good news for the industry," Roberts said.
"Clearly, we see warmer prospects since the end of 2009," said Bruno Ameline, president of CEMATEX member organization the French Association of Textile Machinery Manufacturers. "Spare parts business is getting back to usual levels, which mean the utilization of the existing production facilities has improved, orders for new machines also and many new projects are under discussion. I expect a robust rebound end of 2010 and in 2011."
"The high number of Italian exhibitors, in spite of the economic downturn, bears witness to the fact that businesses have a positive outlook on the future," said Sandro Salmoiraghi, president of CEMATEX member organization the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers. "The Chinese market, for its part, represents the primary destination for Italian exports - over the first 11 months of 2009, the value of Italian machinery exported to China totaled 215 million euros. Asia on the whole is a constant benchmark for our manufacturers, absorbing 49 percent of their sales abroad."
Left to right: VDMA TMA Vice Chairman and Trützschler Group Managing Partner Heinrich Trützschler, CNTAC President Du Yuzhou, CNTAC Vice President and CCPIT-TEX Executive Vice President Zhang Yankai, translator Yi Qian, Trützschler Group Managing Partner Michael Schürenkrämer, and CNTAC Vice President and CTMA President Gao Yong at ITMA Asia + CITME 2008.
Show owners and organizers report they are confident that experience gathered in 2008 will ensure ITMA Asia + CITME 2010 will be a success for exhibitors and visitors alike despite the challenges presented by today's difficult economic climate.
"We are delighted with the response to our exhibition," Roberts said. "It proves that there is great need for an industry-leading platform in Asia where established textile machinery manufacturers can promote their products and services and network with their customers."
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市场对第二届中国国际纺织机械展览会暨ITMA亚洲纺机展 (ITMA Asia + CITME)的期望甚高。今届展会将新增缝纫、绣花及编制设备等展品。
第二届中国国际纺织机械展览会暨ITMA亚洲纺机双年展将于6月22日至26日，于上海浦东新国际博览中心(SNIEC)举行，向全球纺织业界展示业内的最新发展。展
会融会以往两个独立的展览──国际纺机展(ITMA)及中国国际纺织机械展览会于一炉。
展会的主办单位包括欧洲纺织机械制造商委员会(CEMATEX)；中国国际贸易促进委员会纺织行业分会(CCPIT-TEX)；中国纺织机械器材工业协会 (CTMA)；以
及中国国际展览中心集团公司 (CIEC)。主办单位并再次选用北京泰格斯特国际展览展示有限公司 (BJITME) 与协办单位MP International 有限公司合作筹办展会。此外，日
本纤维机械协会(JTMA)亦为展会的合作协会。
"ITMA Asia + CITME 展实为全球纺织业的发展里程碑，"中国纺织机械器材工业协会名誉理事长高勇表示："展会体现了各个重要的纺机制造商之间的合作精神。"
"我们的原意，是将两个著名的展会融会为一个领先、优质的贸易平台，为纺机制造商于亚洲提供效益超卓的展览会。" CEMATEX 主席Edward Roberts表示。"
[2008年]联合展大受业者欢迎，证明我们的决定相当正确。"
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主办单位表示，届时参展的纺织机械生产企业达1,100多家，将于上海新国际博览中心的9个展馆内展出产品，展场总面积达10万平方米。至截稿日止，候补名单上尚有逾50家企业等待分配展位。
"全球经济即将全面复苏，预期2010年的数据将全面向好。" CEMATEX秘书长Maria Avery表示。"业界普遍对前景感到乐观，因而对展会的需求相当殷切。随着展期日近，我 们亦积极向中国及亚洲各国推介展会。"
中国的参展企业约占用展场总面积50%；其次是欧洲和日本企业，参展面积共占总面积35%。以工艺计，纺纱设备占用的展示面积最大，约占总面积30%。另外印染设备占25%；针织、缝 纫及织物处理设备约占20%；织造设备约占15%。
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致力推广展会 参观人次趋增
ITMA Asia + CITME 展会主办商现正致力向业界推广展会，以提高展会的参观人数。2008年的展会共有9万多名来自96个不同国家和地区的参观业者，其中约70%为中国业者，其 余30%则来自欧洲、中东及亚洲各国。主办商估计2010年展会的参观人数将有10%升幅，参观总数达至10万人次。
展会除向中国国内业者推广展会外，亦积极向印度、巴基斯坦、孟加拉、越南、印度尼西亚及土耳其等国的纺织商会进行宣传。此外，ITMA Asia + CITME展主办商更于2010年上旬派员前往印度11个城市开展路演，以向印度纺织业者推介展会。
为确保ITMA Asia + CITME展会的参观者水平，大会谢绝非专业观众入场，故展会采取观众购票入场的措施。参观者可选购100元人民币的5日通票，或50元人民币的单日票。如 业者在6月10日前透过展会的网上系统订购门票，可享受现场票价的6折优惠；此外，参观者更可预先自行打印票证，节省现场排队等候出票的时间。
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展品项目
将于2011年9月22日至29日在西班牙巴塞隆那举行的 ITMA 2010 展会早前宣布，会上将新增缝纫工业技术及机械、编制技术，以及绣花技术等展出项目。ITMA Asia + CITME展亦将按同样方式分类展品。
"ITMA品牌早于1951年成立，于传统纺机界大有名堂，甚受重视。"Avery说："虽然我们向有展出缝纫机械，但今届展会将提高缝纫设备的比重，于产品索引上加上多类新的缝纫项目，并 会在于展会同场举行的论坛上加进有关的课题。"
大会将展品分按以下 17 个项目展出：
• 第一章： 纺纱准备、化学纤维生产、纺纱用机械及其辅机和附件（包括专件、器材等）
•第二章： 络筒、变形、捻线机械及其辅机和附件（包括专件、器材等）
•第三章： 非织造布及制毡用成网、黏合与后整理机械及其辅机和附件（包括专件、器材等）
•第四章： 织造准备、织造、簇绒机械及其辅机和附件 （包括专件、器材等）
•第五章： 针织机械及其辅机和附件（包括专件、器材等）
•第六章： 绣花机械及其附件（包括专件、器材等）
•第七章： 编制机械及其器材
•第八章： 洗涤、漂白、染色、印花、烘燥、整理、卷布、剪毛和折布机械及其辅机和附件（包括专件、器材等）
•第九章： 缝纫工业机械及其附件（包括专件、器材等）
•第十章： 实验室用试验、测量设备及其附件（包括专件、器材等）
• 第十一章： 输送、装卸、仓储、包装设备及其附件（包括专件、器材等）
•第十二章： 再循环设备、废物降低和防污染设备及其附件（包括专件、器材等）
•第十三章： 设计、数据监控、加工及集成用软件
•第十四章： 纺织工业用染料与纺织用化学品
•第十五章： 机器和装置操作保障用设备和产品
•第十六章： 纺织工业的服务
•第十七章： 教育、研究机构
ITMA Asia + CITME 2008织造展区一览
尊重知识产权
于2008年 ITMA Asia + CITME展会，主办者强调不会容许侵犯知识产权 (IPR) 的行为。该届展会举行期间共接获26个有关知识产权的投诉，经调查后，大 会表示已要求有关参展商将侵犯版权的展品移离会场。2010年的展会将与上届一样，特设知识产权办公室，以协助参展商处理怀疑侵权的行为。
纺织业前景向好
今届展会在业界普遍对全球商业前景审慎乐观的氛围下举行。
展会主办商表示，联合国(UN) 预测全球经济将于2010年复苏，全球增长率可达 2.4%。此外，联合国亦预计发展中国家将取得强劲的经济增长，如中国的增幅可达8.8%、印度6.5%。
"中国与印度均为主要的纺织品制造中心，两国的强劲经济增长动力，对业界来说是上佳的指标。"Roberts 表示。
"明显地，经济气候自2009年开始现出向好迹象。"CEMATEX企业会员法国纺织机械制造商协会主席Bruno Ameline表示："附件的营业额回复往日的水平，反 映业界开动生产设备的时间较前为长。新机器的订单亦有所增多，不少企业亦已开始考虑新项目。我预期业界将于2010年底至2011年现出强大的反弹动力。"
"虽然经济不景，仍有大量意大利参展商出席展会，反映生意前景不俗。" CEMATEX 企业会员意大利纺织机械制造商协会主席 Sandro Salmoiraghi表示：" 中国是意大利设备出口的首要市场──以2009年首11个月计，意大利输往中国的意大利机械总值2.15亿欧元。亚洲各国输入我们总出口设备的49%，所以亚洲的整体经济蔚为我们制造商的持续指标，。"
左到右：在ITMA Asia+CITME展会上VDMA TMA副主席和Trützschler集团管理伙伴Heinrich Trützschler，CNTAC会长杜钰洲, CNTAC副会长及CCPIT-TEX执行副会长张延恺, 翻译Yi Qian, Trützschler集团管理伙伴Michael Schürenkrämer, CNTAC副会长和then-CTMA总裁Gao Yong。
德国纺织机械制造商协会指，共有 100家德国企业及他们在中国的附属公司参展，反映企业因接获更多来自中国等重要纺织品市场的订单，显得信心大增。
展会主办机构表示，尽管面对现时经济不景的挑战，他们深信凭着2008年的经验，2010年的ITMA Asia + CITME展仍将能为参展商及参观业者带来佳绩。
"业界对展会的拥跃回应让我们感到甚为欣喜，"Roberts说："这证明业界对亚洲的业内贸易平台需求甚殷，以便纺织机械制造商可以向客户促销产品、服务及业务网络。"
如欲进一步查询2010年ITMA Asia + CITME展会的信息，请浏览 www.itmaasia.com。