ITMA ASIA + CITME, set for October 14–19 in Shanghai, will feature strong participation from 49 VDMA member companies, marking the largest foreign presence at the fair. These German exhibitors represent nearly all machinery segments, with a focus on spinning, manmade fibers, nonwovens, weaving, braiding, knitting, finishing, dyeing, and textile processing.

Under the theme "smart technologies for green textile production," VDMA members aim to minimize carbon dioxide emissions and resource consumption in the textile value chain. Their advanced technologies target savings in materials, water, energy, and chemicals.

Harald Weber, Managing Director of VDMA Textile Machinery Association, emphasized the importance of this year’s participation, noting the challenging economic climate and the sector's need for a restart. He highlighted the critical role ITMA ASIA plays in fostering collaboration between machinery manufacturers and textile producers.

In 2024, about €580 million worth of German textile machinery was exported to Asia, a 25 per cent drop from 2023. China remains the largest market, with €240 million in exports, followed by India, Bangladesh, and other key Asian nations.

The VDMA team in Shanghai, supported by colleagues from Germany and China, is ready to assist exhibiting companies at the event.