Karachi will host IGATEX 2025 from April 24 to 26, marking the return of ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, alongside the Italian Trade Agency. After years, an Italian collective participation is set, with 11 companies three in spinning and eight in finishing. Ten of these are ACIMIT members, including Audaces, Biancalani, Brazzoli, Danitech, Fadis, Ferraro, Mcs, Pinter Caipo, Pozzi Leopoldo, and Zanfrini.

Pakistan’s textile sector has faced a sharp downturn after years of high investment, driven by economic challenges. Reflecting this, Italian textile machinery exports to Pakistan fell from 134 million euro in 2021 to 44 million euro in 2023. However, in the first nine months of 2024, sales rebounded to 34 million euro, up 27 per cent from the same period in 2023.

ACIMIT President Marco Salvade emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong market presence. “Our exports’ recovery confirms the value of our participation in IGATEX 2025. Despite recent challenges, Pakistan remains a key market,” he stated.

ACIMIT and the Italian Trade Agency also support Pakistan’s textile sector through a technological training center at Faisalabad’s National Textile University, established with PISIE. Salvade reiterated that innovation and quality, hallmarks of Italian machinery will continue to enhance Pakistani textile companies global competitiveness.

IGATEX 2025 serves as a crucial platform to reinforce trade ties and drive technological advancements in Pakistan’s textile industry.