#ITM 2026

2026-05-28

Driving digitalization, efficiency, and Smart Manufacturing across textiles and carpets

BMS Planboard planning tool © 2026 BMSvision

At this year’s ITM, BMSvision proudly showcases its next leap forward in digital manufacturing excellence. As a long-standing global pioneer in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for the textile and plastics industries, BMSvision continues to accelerate digital transformation by delivering powerful, data-driven solutions that boost productivity, enhance quality and support sustainable growth. Visit BMSvision at the Vandewiele booth in Hall 7, Booth 710, to experience the future of textiles manufacturing.

A core highlight at ITM 2026 is BMSvision’s integrated cloud-edge MES architecture, designed to give manufacturers real-time visibility and immediate operational impact. By combining the reliability of on-premise data collection with the scalability of cloud computing, BMSvision enables faster updates, deeper analytics, and seamless access to actionable insights. This hybrid approach strengthens decision-making on the shop floor and supports continuous improvement across production, planning and energy use.

Elevate planning efficiency with AI-backed APS

BMSvision also highlights its next-generation Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solution. This newly developed APS feature is an evolution built on top of their world-class planning tool, trusted for decades across the industry. This newly developed APS extension combines AI-driven intelligence with decades of human practical know-how of real factory experts. The result is a smarter, more adaptive planning engine that reduces bottlenecks, improves delivery performance, and supports decision-making.

Reliable and robust data capture

For the knitting sector, BMSvision introduces its new DU3 data capturing unit, specifically engineered for circular knitting environments. The new DU3 delivers robust Bluetooth data capture with fast installation, and strong signal stability. It enables precise monitoring of machine performance, supporting manufacturers in reducing downtime, improving fabric quality, and achieving measurable efficiency gains.

BMSvision also enters ITM 2026 on a strong trajectory in the carpet manufacturing market, where the company is experiencing rapid growth. With its Connect MES solutions now successfully deployed in more carpet mills worldwide, BMSvision is expanding its footprint through advanced monitoring, quality optimization, and energy efficiency tools tailored to the unique needs of carpet producers. This momentum reflects the industry’s rising demand for connected, automated, and insight driven operations, and BMSvision’s proven ability to deliver them.

Across all product lines, BMSvision remains committed to empowering manufacturers with intelligent technologies that elevate productivity and support long-term competitiveness. At ITM Türkiye, visitors can experience firsthand how BMSvision is shaping the future of digital manufacturing.

DU3 type II front machine information knitting © 2026 BMSvision

BMSvision celebrates 50 years of innovation in Manufacturing Execution Systems

BMSvision, a global leader in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for the textiles and plastics manufacturing industries, proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary since the launch of its very first MES system, Sycotex. This milestone celebrates five decades of expertise, innovation, reliability and operational excellence.

BMSvision launches a new versatile energy analyzer

Aligned with its focus on energy efficiency and to answer the needs of customers, BMSvision now launches a new energy analyzer: the EM/TCP. Leveraging BMSvision's renowned industrial data collection, the EM/TCP ensures customers with reliable data connectivity across the production floor, powering actionable insights into energy consumption patterns.

ITM 2028 opens exhibitor registration following successful 2026 edition

Following the successful conclusion of ITM 2026, preparations for the next edition of the International Textile Machinery Exhibition are already underway. The organisers have officially opened exhibitor registration for ITM 2028, which will take place from June 13–17, 2028, at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul.

ITM 2026: Mayer & Cie. Global presents itself successfully at international industry trade fair

Mayer & Cie. Global has used ITM 2026 in Istanbul for its first major international appearance since the restart. Together with the Turkish representative Mayer Mümessillik, the company presented its premium circular knitting machines "Made in Germany", explained its future positioning within the group of companies and held talks with customers and representatives from numerous markets. The response to the restart was positive. The clear orientation of the company, the reliable worldwide network of representatives and the resumption of service and spare parts supply were welcomed by customers.

New spinning package with two-step filtration for recycled yarns and more

At the ITM in Istanbul, BB Engineering unveiled its new, patented ValuePack spinning package for the first time, which features a two-stage filtration system. This is particularly beneficial for re-cycling processes. Until now, spinning packs have used either metal powder (“sand”) or filter candles as filter media. Both options are suitable for differ-ent applications, and each has its own specific advantages and dis-advantages.

A Penteadora starts up ANDRITZ textile recycling and needlepunch nonwoven lines in Portugal

A Penteadora SA has successfully started up a complete mechanical textile recycling line and a needlepunch nonwoven line supplied by ANDRITZ at its production site in Unhais da Serra, Portugal. This investment enables A Penteadora to expand its industrial capabilities and develop a new generation of solutions based on pre- and post-consumer recycled textiles. The input materials originate from its own production waste and other textile waste streams. Both lines are fully operational, and the first products are expected to reach the market in July.

ReHubs elects new Board of Directors to lead the next phase of ReHubs’ strategy to recycle 2.7 million tonnes of textile waste annually by 2035

ReHubs has elected its new Board of Directors, marking an important milestone as the industry alliance continues to accelerate the industrial scale-up of textile-to-textile recycling across Europe. The election took place during the ReHubs Annual Event in Brussels on June 23rd, held alongside the Textile Recycling Expo and Future Fabrics Expo. The newly elected Board combines expertise from across the textile value chain, reflecting ReHubs' collaborative approach to solving the industry’s textile waste crises.

Reju opens its first R&D Center in the U.S. in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

Reju, the company specializing in textile regeneration, today announced the opening of a Research and Development (R&D) Center in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, the company's first proprietary research center in North America. Located within Technip Energies' existing Advanced Materials and Catalysts research center, the lab will allow Reju to accelerate the rollout of its recycling technologies and develop its next-generation circular solutions.