#ITM 2024

2024-05-30

High quality nonwoven lines with increased reliability and reduced operating costs

At IMT 2024, AUTEFA Solutions will present the latest innovations in nonwovens technology with a strong focus on sustainability. The advancements focus on energy efficiency, sustainable fiber selection, life cycle management and emission reduction.

As a leading supplier of turnkey nonwoven systems and machinery, AUTEFA Solutions offers comprehensive solutions including needle punching lines, aerodynamic web forming lines, spunlace/wetlaid lines and thermobonding lines.

AUTEFA Solutions Aerodynamic Web Forming Machine Airlay V21R K12 © 2024 Autefa Solutions

AUTEFA Solutions is pleased to showcase sustainable applications with airlay lines and demonstrate significant energy optimization in oven and dryer technology. The company will also highlight its expertise in complete needle punching lines tailored for geotextile, filtration and artificial leather applications. AUTEFA Solutions supports the principles of the circular economy by optimizing the entire life cycle of textile fibers through recycling and reuse, thereby reducing resource consumption.

AUTEFA Solutions Baling Technology

Fiber baler - high performance in fiber production

AUTEFA Solutions is proud to be total fiber production solutions partner for its customers. The product range is designed to support the entire production process including fiber handling, baling press, bale transport and storage in specialized bale warehouses.

Bale handling solutions exceed expectations with features such as strapping, automated labeling and sorting to ensure the fiber production process is as efficient as possible. Weighing, stacking and storage options are available in both block and rack systems, allowing you to choose the solution that best suits your needs.

AUTEFA solutions to optimize every step of the fiber production process for maximum efficiency and reliability.

AUTEFA Solutions Lift Box Compact LBC baling press with automated packing © 2024 Autefa Solutions

Technology for your success: AUTEFA Solutions at ITMA Asia 2025

AUTEFA Solutions will be exhibiting at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 (28–31 October 2025) at the Singapore Expo, Hall 2, Booth D201, as a leading supplier of complete production solutions. From its three Business Units – Nonwovens, Baling Technology, and Woollen Carding Technology – the company delivers tailor-made machinery. Visitors can look forward to state-of-the-art technologies, proven equipment, and a trade-fair premiere: the presentation of the Stylus ONE needle loom.

AUTEFA Solutions and Batliboi host industry gathering in Mumbai

AUTEFA Solutions, together with its valued partner Batliboi Ltd., successfully hosted the "Nonwovens Industry Meet" at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Mumbai. The event welcomed a large number of professionals from the Indian nonwovens industry to exchange ideas and explore cutting-edge solutions in nonwoven production.

AUTEFA Solutions to showcase advanced nonwoven technologies at IDEA 2025

AUTEFA Solutions, a leading provider of machinery and equipment for the nonwoven industry, will present its latest innovations at IDEA 2025 in Miami, USA. As a global leader in needle punch lines, thermobonding lines, and spunlace solutions, AUTEFA Solutions delivers cutting-edge technologies to meet the evolving challenges of the industry.

Autefa Solutions is putting the spotlight on OCTIR wool carding sets at ITMA Asia + CITME

AUTEFA Solutions will present its latest innovations in nonwoven technology at ITMA Asia/ CITME, which takes place in Shanghai from October. The focus will be on solutions to improve product quality, various lifecycle management offerings and energy efficiency. As a leading supplier of turnkey nonwoven systems and machinery, AUTEFA Solutions will present its needling lines, aerodynamic nonwoven forming systems, spunlace and thermobonding lines.

The Address of innovation and investment in textile technologies: ITM 2026

Sales for ITM 2026, one of the world’s most comprehensive and prestigious exhibitions in textile technologies, are continuing at full steam. The record number of exhibitors and visitors achieved at ITM 2024 once again proved the industry’s confidence and the commercial success of the exhibition; meanwhile, the strong interest shown in ITM 2026, to be held on 9-13 June 2026, has far exceeded expectations.

Fruitful discussions and an attention-grabbing innovation showcase

At this year's ITM, the KARL MAYER GROUP once again demonstrated that it is a reliable partner for its customers, especially in difficult times. At this year's trade fair, the majority of visitors came from Turkey. In particular, the number of trade visitors from North Africa and Central Asia was lower than usual. Nevertheless, the KARL MAYER GROUP trade fair team was able to report successes.

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.