Italian textile machinery manufacturers are set to make a major impact at ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025, taking place from October 28 to 31.
Despite geopolitical uncertainties, over 100 companies from Italy will showcase their latest innovations across 4,000 sq m.
Around 53 of these Italian exhibitors will be grouped within the National Sector Groups, organized by ACIMIT (Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers) and the Italian Trade Agency (ITA).
ITMA ASIA + CITME remains the essential showcase for machinery manufacturers targeting the Asian market, which currently accounts for 50 per cent of global exports, valued at €8.8 billion in 2024. China and India are the leading importers, making the region crucial for Italian firms. In 2024, Italian textile machinery exports to Asia reached €664 million. In H1, FY25, sales to the area continued to grow, reaching €317 million, with China, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh being the primary destinations for Made in Italy technology.
Marco Salvade, President, ACIMIT notes, the event provides an excellent opportunity to display their updated technological supply. The choice of Singapore allows Italian exhibitors to engage with many Southeast Asian markets, which are becoming increasingly important manufacturing hubs, he said.
Italian manufacturers will present a wide array of advanced solutions covering the entire textile value chain. Visitors can expect to see digitalization tools for better efficiency, automation systems for smarter production, and a strong focus on sustainable technologies. This includes machinery designed to optimize energy and water use while maintaining high quality, combining Italy's textile tradition with cutting-edge innovation.
Giorgio Calveri, Director, ITA Singapore, confirms, with 86 per cent of its €2.1 billion production exported, Italy’s textile machinery industry views ITMA Asia + CITME as a strategic opportunity to reinforce its position as a trusted partner for advanced, sustainable, and competitive technologies in the key Asian region.
