#ITMA 2023

2023-05-30

Muratec will introduce new automatic winder at ITMA 2023

Muratec will unveil their new automatic winder for the first time. The concept of new automatic winder is “Right Choice, Bright Future”. This is a new model that brings together the technology and know-how that Muratec has cultivated for over 70 years.

Also, Muratec will exhibit another automatic winder. This time it’s just for reference exhibit but they believe it will be a machine to overturn the common sense of the industry.

Furthermore, the popular spinning machine "VORTEX 870 EX" will be shown at the site. Muratec assurse that a combination of demonstration of the machine and various fabrics and product samples will attract all the visitors. At the section of “fiber, yarn and fabrics” in the next hall, they will have a booth specialized for VORTEX yarn.

Not only the machines, but also presentations on customer support are full of highlights. At this exhibition, a special video space will be set up to introduce the IoT solution "Muratec Smart Support (MSS)". It is a space to convey the concept of the customer support and the history of evolution. There, Muratec will show a quick overview of MSS functions and special customer interview videos, as well. Last, but not least the high-quality genuine parts will be presented, which are indispensable for stable machine operation.

Muratec: Hall 3 – Booth D106 & D107

VORTEX Booth: Hall2 – Booth D208

Green lights only for French Equipments @ ITMA

ITMA 2023 has been a great expo for the French exhibitors. Christian Guinet, UCMTF’s Secretary General points out “R&D is embedded in our members’ strategy, but for this ITMA they have secured more budgets than ever. The objectives are ambitious: breaking innovative technologies to offer their customers the opportunity to develop new products, process them in a secure, economical and environment friendly way. Raw materials, energy and water savings are top priorities for our customers both because it is an end market demand and to cut costs. Digitalization and artificial intelligence are essential tools to move into these directions."

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.

STOLL in focus:

At the beginning of this year, KARL MAYER announced that it would be shifting its focus back to its core areas of warp knitting, warp preparation and technical textiles. As part of this strategic realignment, the flat knitting machine business under the STOLL brand will be discontinued. The Reutlingen plant will close down on 31 October 2025. Production in China will end in December 2025. This was an extremely difficult decision for KARL MAYER.

Heimtextil 2026 strengthens the global home textile industry with trends, designs and AI technologies

With an optimised hall layout, progressive design collaborations, inspiring trends and AI-driven innovations, Heimtextil 2026 reacts to the current market situation – and offers the industry a reliable constant in challenging times. Under the motto ‘Lead the Change’, the leading trade fair for home and contract textiles and textile design shows how challenges can be turned into opportunities. From 13 to 16 January, more than 3,100 exhibitors from 65 countries will provide a comprehensive market overview with new collections and textile solutions. As a knowledge hub, Heimtextil delivers new strategies and concrete solutions for future business success.