#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.

textile.4U publishes special edition “Top 100 Textile Recycling Companies 2025”

With a comprehensive 176-page special edition, textile.4U is dedicating its latest issue entirely to one of the most dynamic and influential topics in today’s textile industry: textile recycling. The new issue, published exclusively in high-quality print, presents the Top 100 textile recycling companies researched and selected by TexData – organizations that already play a key role in the transition to circular textiles or are expected to have a significant impact in the near future.

Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 signed by Governor

Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) is proud to announce that Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, has been signed into law by the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom. This groundbreaking legislation establishes the country’s first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) textile recycling program, marking a significant step forward in the state’s efforts to combat waste and promote sustainability.

Modtissimo promotes sustainability with 28 coordinates in the Green Circle

Modtissimo is proving more and more to be a textile and clothing show that delivers the latest innovations in the area of sustainability, with the iTechStyle Green Circle being the main showcase for companies' creations. In this 60+4 edition, taking place on 12 and 13 September, 28 coordinates will be exhibited in a section organised by CITEVE and curated by Paulo Gomes.

The EU and Egypt team up to mobilise private sector investments at Investment Conference and sign a Memorandum of Understanding underpinning €1 billion in macro-financial assistance for Egypt

At the EU-Egypt Investment Conference, co-organised by the EU and the Government of Egypt on 29-30 June, the EU and Egypt are teaming up to intensify private sector investments in Egypt. They are also signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the disbursement to Egypt of up to €1 billion in Macro-Financial Assistance.

SHIMA SEIKI returns to ShanghaiTex

Leading flat knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Hong Kong and Chinese market subsidiary SHIMA SEIKI (HONG KONG) LTD., will exhibit at the ShanghaiTex 2025 exhibition (Booth No.: Hall N3, Booth A20) held in Shanghai, China this month. This marks the return of SHIMA SEIKI to ShanghaiTex after a 14-year hiatus, its last exhibit at the show having been in 2011.

Fraunhofer CCPE presents the “Monomaterial Design Set” – Innovative solutions for circular product design

Composite materials made from different types of plastic often extend the lifetime of products but make recycling more difficult in the circular economy. That is why Fraunhofer CCPE has developed the “Monomaterial Design Set”. This new approach helps to reduce the variety of plastics used in durable products and offers circular solutions for designers and product developers.

arena introduces renewable LYCRA® EcoMade fiber in its latest swimwear collection

Italian swimwear specialist arena has unveiled a new collection that brings sustainability and performance even closer together. Launched on December 4, the line features swimsuits made from recycled nylon and renewable LYCRA® EcoMade fiber — the first time the bio-based spandex has been used commercially in swimwear.