#Weaving

2014-03-04

Itema sponsors textile fair

Itema R9500 Rapier Weaving Machine (c) 2014 ITEMA

The Italian leading provider of advanced weaving machines ITEMA sponsors again Milano Unica on 3-5 March 2014, ahead of lavish Grand Opening of new company premises in Shanghai on 6 March 2014.

Itema S.p.A. is proudly sponsoring once again Milano Unica, the exclusive textile fair held in Milan and Shanghai, which brings together the best manufacturers of premium Made in Italy fabrics and apparel. This year the link with Milano Unica is stronger than ever with the President, Mr. Silvio Albini, being the Key Customer Testimonial at Itema’s Grand Opening of the new Shanghai premises immediately following Milano Unica. Mr. Albini, in his role as the President of the eponymous Albini Group, is at the helm of one of the oldest and most loyal customers of Itema. Albini Group is a top European manufacturer of high-quality exclusive shirting fabrics and a real flagship of Made in Italy excellence. Albini Group has eight plants (five in Italy), with a total of more than 1300 employees worldwide.

On March 6th, 2014, Itema will celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Company premises in Shanghai. During the Grand Opening event, Itema will proudly unveil its latest advancements in weaving technology to allow its Customers to produce high quality fabrics and achieve maximum success. Itema is an Italian privately-held multinational Company and leading player in the textile industry, providing best-in-class weaving machines for over 60 years, and bringing together Italian quality, Swiss precision and Chinese efficiency. The Company is present in China since 2003 with sales and after-sales teams, assembly and technical support in order to ensure the highest possible standard of weaving solutions, with a complete offering and service to its valuable Customers in the Chinese market.

Itema is participating in ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 in Singapore showcasing a new air-jet weaving machine and a series of innovations

Itema is pleased to announce its participation in ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 in Singapore in Hall 2 – Stand B101, where the company will present a dedicated product line-up tailored to the Asian markets. Visitors will have the chance to discover a series of world premieres and product upgrades designed to deliver superior textile performance and meet the most demanding weaving requirements.

Itema completes the acquisition of Schoch & Co Srl

Itema, leading global provider of advanced weaving solutions, has completed the acquisition of Schoch, historic company active in the production and supply of accessories for textile machines, such as reeds, drop wires and other components. The operation completes the integration process already started in 2019 with the acquisition of 80% of the company's shares and, following the agreement reached with the heirs of the founding family, Itema acquires the remaining 20% and becomes the sole shareholder of the Italian subsidiary Schoch & Co Srl.

Solution for lower energy consumption proves itself in practice

Getzner Textil is one of KARL MAYER’s first customers to use PROSIZE with CASCADE. The innovative weaving specialist has tested the steam and condensation system by KARL MAYER and determined the energy savings it achieves. Karl-Heinz Vaaßen, Head of Textile Drying at KARL MAYER, assisted Getzner Textil’s production specialists both with the tests and with all questions relating to CASCADE. In a conversation with Werner Egger, Head of Weaving, and Thomas Rossi, Head of Warp Preparation at Getzner Textil, he learnt more about the system’s benefits for his customer.

Innovation and customer proximity – KARL MAYER’s clear focus makes an impression

ITMA ASIA in Singapore was a resounding success for KARL MAYER, exceeding all expectations. The company welcomed visitors from 39 countries and held around 570 expert discussions. Most guests came from India, followed by China, Indonesia and Pakistan. The exchange with them was both well-founded and targeted. Conversation topics ranged from investment projects and new technologies to opportunities for cooperation and business expansion.

Getzner Textil steams ahead with energy savings

Getzner Textil AG is always open to new ideas and committed to investment in innovative technological solutions. This has proven a highly successful approach for more than two hundred years now: founded in 1818 as a family business in Bludenz in the heart of Europe, the company is now one of the world’s leading manufacturers of fabrics for African fashion, shirts and blouses, corporate fashion, and technical textiles, with 1,550 employees, 710 weaving machines, seven locations, and an output of 73 million running meters per year.

DORNIER celebrates its anniversary at ITMA Asia + CITME

To mark its 75th anniversary, machine and plant manufacturer Lindauer DORNIER will be presenting the latest developments in its rapier and air-jet weaving machines at ITMA Asia + CITME in Singapore (Hall 2, Stand B401) from 28 to 31 October 2025. The focus will be on energy-efficient weaving technologies, new IoT solutions for networked textile production and systems for the series production of modern fibre composite components.

Rieter adjusts group structure in preparation for Barmag integration

The planned acquisition of the “Barmag” Division of OC Oerlikon will create the leading system provider worldwide for natural and man-made fibers. Rieter is confident it will receive all regulatory approvals to complete the acquisition in the fourth quarter of 2025. The Rieter Group is therefore adjusting its Group structure as of January 1, 2026, to take this acquisition into account and to be able to provide an even more agile response to market challenges.

Techtextil India 2025 commences: Ushering in a new era for functional textiles

Techtextil India 2025, a premier trade fair for technical textiles, non-wovens and composites, organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India, has opened today at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, marking its 10th edition. Running from 19 – 21 November 2025, this landmark edition connects 215 exhibitors, including 100 first-time exhibitors to the textile value chain, featuring innovations across 12 application-based textile segments.