#ITM 2018

2018-03-27

Graf + Cie at ITM 2018

Graf will present the wide portfolio of solutions for clothings for short staple cards, roller cards and combs for combing machines at ITM 2018 in hall 3, booth 313A and together with the Turkish partner, Sarteks Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş, in hall 3, booth 313B. The exhibition is held in Istanbul from April 14 to 17, 2018 at the Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress.

The company Graf is located in Rapperswil (Switzerland). As a complete system provider, Graf offers a comprehensive package from product and technical advice to service and service equipment. This full range of products and services is designed to deliver maximum value to customers. In addition, Graf supports its customers by developing custom-made solutions for all their application needs.

Graf’s new products and product systems have one goal: to strengthen the customers’ position in their markets. Graf + Cie AG will show its wide portfolio of solutions for the spinning and preparation process.

The wide range of clothing’s available for any type of card and especially designed for excellent carding quality to produce high-grade yarns.

Ri-Q-Comb flex, the new circular comb series with height adjustable geometry for up to 20% lower imperfections

The innovative Hipro clothing, suitable for all standard man-made fibers in the nonwoven sector and also for wool, standing for increased production compared to conventional clothing and reduced fiber fly

Besides the displayed applications, Graf provides a wide range solutions in carding-, combing- and nonwoven-processes. A detailed overview about Graf + Cie AG and supported applications can be found at www.graf-companies.com.

Nico Pedretti appointed as Managing Director Graf Group

As of June 1, 2026, Nico Pedretti has assumed the role of Managing Director Graf Group. With more than 20 years of international industrial experience and extensive expertise in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Finance and Controlling, he brings a broad range of leadership and business experience to support Graf’s continued success.

ITMA 2027 receives strong industry response

ITMA 2027 has unveiled its sector plan, marking progress towards the 2027 edition as planning continues ahead of the show. The ITMA 2027 sector plan covers 12 halls at the Messegelände Hannover venue, spanning over 180,000 square metres, and features 20 sectors of the textile and garment making processes, from spinning to finishing, software and automation, recycling, and fibres, yarns and fabrics.

Heimtextil expands Bed, Bath & Living with new ‘Comfort & Connect’ area

Heimtextil is expanding its product range for Bed, Bath & Living in a targeted manner: ‘Comfort & Connect‘ is creating a new meeting place in the foyer of Hall 5.1 for high-quality bed, bath and lifestyle collections. Following on from ‘Sleep & Meet‘, this is now the second area where Heimtextil is further refining its offering for exhibitors and buyers. The new area brings together established brands, high-profile returning exhibitors and international buyers in a central location with easy access.

Business situation weakens slightly, but the industry stays cautiously optimistic

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has published the results of its 39th Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS), conducted from 14 to 22 July 2026 among companies along the entire global textile value chain. Worldwide, 10% of participants rated their business situation as good, 53% as satisfactory and 37% as bad — a balance of -26pp, down from -17pp in May but still well above the 2023 lows. All regions are now in negative territory, from South Asia at -3pp to North & Central America at -58pp.

Ministry of Industry Delegation visits NatureWorks’ second global manufacturing site at Nakhon Sawan Biocomplex

NatureWorks Asia Pacific Limited welcomed a high-level delegation led by Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Industry, to its manufacturing site at the Nakhon Sawan Biocomplex (NBC). The visit follows the successful inauguration of the site on April 29, 2026, and highlights the role of public-private collaboration in advancing Thailand’s sustainable industrial development and bioeconomy ambitions.