Three international exhibitions focusing on textiles and garments will be held in Sri Lanka from March 10.The aim is to highlight the booming Sri Lankan sector and bring in reputed international manufacturers and suppliers.

The textile and apparel industry of south Asia enjoys a key position in the export sector. These exhibitions are expected to display the latest technology that Sri Lanka can adopt in the face of increased competition in the world market.

Exhibitors from over 10 countries will take part in these exhibitions, which are targeted at the entire business community, introducing international technology, machinery and material manufacturers to Sri Lankans under one roof.

The three events are as follows: Textech Sri Lanka 2016 International Expo, an international exhibition on textile garment technology and machinery; Dye+Chem Sri Lanka 2016 Int’l Expo focusing on dyes and fine and specialty chemicals; and Colombo Int’l Yarn & Fabric Show 2016.

The exhibitions are organized by CEMS Global USA, a multinational that launched its operations in Sri Lanka in 2009 as CEMS Lanka. Since its inception in 1992, CEMS Global has marked its presence as a multinational exhibition organiser in south and south-east Asia as well as South America with operations in seven countries. CEMS organises over 40 exhibitions a year on all important sectors of trade and the economy.