The Indian Textile Accessories and Machinery Manufacturers Association (ITAMMA) has successfully organized 26 Product-cum-Catalogue Shows across India’s textile hubs. These events have provided members with a platform to connect with customers, address industry challenges, and enhance product quality.
Based on growing demand from members and the user industry, ITAMMA announced a new format extending the show to two days and introducing larger stalls for better product displays. This decision aims to enhance engagement and accessibility for stakeholders.
The latest event was inaugurated by Chief Guest Darshana Jardosh, Former Minister of State for Textiles, and Guest of Honour Mukeshkumar Chandrakaant Dalal, MP, BJP, Surat. Other dignitaries included Ketan Sanghvi, Chairman of India ITME Society, Manubhai Patel, MLA, Udhana, and Ashok Jirawala, President of FOGWA. The event also marked the release of ‘ITAMMA Voice’ Volume 14, themed ‘Technology and Innovations: The Strength of Atmanirbhar Bharat Towards Viksit Bharat.’
Jardosh emphasized the importance of innovation in textile machinery to add value to the industry, urging students to explore entrepreneurship and technical advancements. She highlighted the promising future of Indian technical textiles, driven by the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM).
Manubhai Patel and Ashok Jirawala highlighted the opportunity for FOGWA members to interact with industry stakeholders and access the latest innovations in textile machinery and components.
India ITME Society, a sponsor of the event, promoted its upcoming Global Textile Technology & Engineering Show (GTTES 2025) exhibition, scheduled from February 21-23, 2025, in Mumbai. Chairman Ketan Sanghvi shared details about the exhibition, with brochures and an informative video available at their stall.
Summing up the event, ITAMMA Vice-President Omprakash Mantry noted Surat’s dominance in synthetic textiles, producing 65 per cent of India’s man-made fabrics. The show provided a crucial platform for buyers to explore innovative spare parts and accessories essential for high-performance machines.
ITAMMA’s partnership with Sambuq.com further underscores its digital transformation, creating a marketplace and ecosystem to support members in the competitive global market of sustainability and responsible manufacturing.
