#ITM 2012

2012-05-03

ITM 2012 report: TUYAP has been the focal point of textile machineries

Professional qualified visitors from all around the world met at Tuyap (c) 2012 Tuyap fair

Organized with the cooperation of TÜYAP Fairs and Exhibitions Inc. and Teknik Fairs Limited and supported by the Association of Textile Machinery and Accessory Industrialists (TEMSAD), ITM Texpo Eurasia 2012 – the 29th Textile, Weaving, Yarn, Treatment, Knitting, Embroidery and Hosiery Machinery, Components and Chemicals Fair was held between April 21 and 24, 2012 at the TÜYAP Fair and Convention Center, Buyukcekmece, Istanbul.

Bringing global brands to Istanbul, the ITM TEXPO Eurasia 2012 has been a center of attraction and a marketing platform for international visitors from all over the world, most importantly from the Eurasian region.

Launching of machine producers for 2012 and new technologies at Tuyap Latest investments in technology make Turkey an important market that attracts manufacturers of textile machinery. This has led to a large number of machinery producers to take their places at the ITM Texpo Eurasia 2012 in Istanbul to reinforce and/or expand their position in the market. Participant firms were pleasured to receive large amount of orders during the fair.

Professional qualified visitors from all around the world met at Tuyap

More than 500 purchasing professionals from Bulgaria, Georgia, India, Iran, Egypt, Lebanon, Uzbekistan, Serbia, Russia and Jordan visited the fair as a result of promotion efforts focusing on targeted countries, and supported the development of the machinery industry. The fair hosted over 40000 local and foreign visitors from 65 countries with expanding market volume.

Fairs directed textile machinery, yarn and raw material investments

Achieving a gradually increase in the number of foreign visitors, the 9th International Istanbul Yarn Fair was held concurrently with the HIGHTEX 2012 Technical Textiles and Nonwoven Fair and ITM Texpo Eurasia. Ranking first in Europe and third globally in manufacturing, the yarn industry in Turkey expanded to new markets with the 9th International Istanbul Yarn Fair. The wide-scale international events offered a selection of manufactured yarns; textile, weaving, yarn, treatment, knitting, embroidery and hosiery machinery; components and chemicals, and brought together international purchasers and suppliers for a vast opportunity for the industry.

“Production is a product”

From technical textiles and AI-driven robotics to the limitations of textile circularity: Professor Dr Thomas Gries looks back on more than two decades of development at ITA Aachen. In the interview, he explains why production technology remains a decisive success factor, discusses international collaborations and innovation ecosystems, and shares his views on the transformation of production landscapes and the challenges facing an increasingly regulated industry.

“We need to move away from the price trap and return to a value-driven mindset.”

With its new Textile Innovation Center, KARL MAYER is sending a strong signal for innovation, collaboration, and the future of textile applications. In this interview, Karl Josef Mayer discusses new opportunities in warp knitting, the processing of staple fibres, recycling, the changing role of machinery manufacturers, and why the textile industry must once again focus more strongly on the value of textiles. by Oliver Schmidt

“Innovation, resilience and international experience remain the great strengths of the Swiss textile machinery industry”

Geopolitical uncertainty, growing competitive pressure from China, new free trade agreements and the shift towards a circular economy are currently reshaping the global textile industry. In this interview, Cornelia Buchwalder discusses the current mood within the Swiss textile machinery sector, the industry’s distinctive innovative strength, new market opportunities in India and Asia, and the technological trends that could shape the upcoming trade fair cycle leading up to ITMA 2027.

The heart of the technical textiles and nonwovens world will beat in Istanbul

Only 1 day remains until HIGHTEX 2026 International Technical Textiles and Nonwovens Exhibition opens its doors. Bringing together manufacturers, technology developers, investors, and industry professionals from around the world, HIGHTEX 2026 is preparing to showcase the innovations shaping the future of the industry. As the countdown to this major event continues, Istanbul is once again getting ready to become the meeting point of the global technical textiles industry.

Grasim Industries announces fresh investment of ₹3094 Crore to expand Lyocell capacity

Grasim Industries Limited, the flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group and a global leader in cellulosic fibres, today announced an investment of ₹3,094 crore, for Phase II Lyocell capacity of 110K TPA at Harihar, Karnataka. This expansion will consist of 2 lines of 55K TPA (150 Tons per day) each. The first line is expected to be commissioned by 2028, and the second line is expected to be commissioned by 2030.

The future of textiles, the power of trade, and the summit of technology come together at ITM 2026

ITM 2026 International Textile Machinery Exhibition, one of the most prestigious organizations in the textile technologies sector, opens its doors to visitors between June 9-13. Expected to break records in terms of both exhibitor and visitor numbers, as well as the technological vision it presents, ITM 2026 will transform into a global trade hub with machine sales, and new business collaborations.

ATCO Hygienics, Uzbekistan, orders baby diaper production line from ANDRITZ

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from ATCO Hygienics to supply a new baby diaper production line for its plant in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The order is included in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the first quarter of 2026. Commissioning of the production line is scheduled for the end of 2026.