Over 93 per cent of space booked by application deadline
ITMA 2023, the 19th showcase of the world’s largest textile and garment
technology exhibition is on track to occupy 12 halls of the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition complex.
The exhibition has drawn enthusiastic response from leading textile and garment technology
manufacturers, according to CEMATEX (European Committee of Textile Machinery
Manufacturers), the show owner of ITMA.
More than 93 per cent of the exhibition space has been sold by the application deadline of 15
March 2022. A total of 1,364 applicants from 42 countries have booked over 111,000 square
metres of net exhibition space.
Mr Ernesto Maurer, President of CEMATEX, said: “The response to ITMA 2023 has exceeded our
expectations despite the economic and geopolitical uncertainties confronting the global business
community. We appreciate the strong endorsement from the industry. The space booking status
shows the industry’s confidence in ITMA as the best global launch pad of the latest technologies
and innovations.”
Mr Charles Beauduin, Chairman of ITMA Services, the organiser of ITMA 2023, added: “After
weathering over two years of the pandemic, the global business community is eager to get down to
real business. Businesses are looking at long-term investments in key technologies to remain
competitive. As the world’s most established showcase of its kind, ITMA is the quintessential
platform for the industry to buy and sell, and to collaborate face-to-face.”
Mr Dinesh Boloor, Chief Sales Officer, Lohia Corp Limited agreed: “We are eagerly looking forward
to ITMA 2023 as it is an ideal global platform for us to showcase our complete range of end-to-end
solutions for the production of polypropylene multifilament yarns for various technical applications.
During the pandemic, it has been difficult for us to leverage any major exhibitions for face-to-face
interactions with our existing and potential customers, and ITMA 2023 offers that leverage.”
Many companies have taken advantage of the quiet business environment during the last two
years to research and develop more innovative solutions. Hence, they are all set to use ITMA 2023
to unveil their technologies.
Mr Beauduin advised, “We would like to urge those who have not applied for space to do so
soonest to get into their preferred sectors as space is filling up rapidly.”
Top countries and sectors
CEMATEX applicants have booked over 65 per cent of the space. The three countries with the
highest number of applicants are Italy, Germany and Spain. From the rest of the world, the top
countries are China, Turkey and India. The top sectors based on applicant numbers are finishing,
spinning, weaving, printing, knitting, winding and nonwovens.
With sustainability and circularity high on the agenda for many textile and garment makers, the
recycling sector has attracted keen interest. Applying to exhibit at ITMA for the first time is
Recover Textile Systems.
Recover’s CEO, Alfredo Ferre said: “Our recycled cotton fibres help reduce the environmental
impact of cotton garments and is an essential strategy to achieve the climate targets set for 2030.
We have participated in several forward-thinking industry initiatives that help attain our vision of
‘circular fashion for all’.
“We are exhibiting at ITMA 2023 for the first time and sees ITMA as an ideal platform for us to
showcase our products, and to meet and collaborate with all the stakeholders in the sustainability
and circularity space.”
Supporting organisations
Industry collaboration is also pivotal to the success of the global textile and garment industry, and
the organiser has reached out to various trade and professional associations. ITMA 2023 has already
garnered the support of over 80 industry organisations.
They include global and regional organisations such as Asia Dyestuff Industry Federation, Better
Cotton Initiative, European Apparel and Textile Confederation, European Specialist Printing
Manufacturers Association, International Apparel Federation, International Textile Manufacturers
Federation and Sustainable Apparel Coalition. For the full list of supporting organisations, please
visit https://itma.com/about-itma/su....
ITMA 2023 will be held at Fiera Milano Rho, Milan, from 8 to 14 June 2023. The exhibit profile has
been expanded to include a dedicated chapter on textile reinforcement structures for composites.
The deadline for stand space application is 15 March 2022. More information can be found on
www.itma.com. For participation enquiries, please email: application@itma.com.
About CEMATEX & ITMA
The European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (CEMATEX) comprises national textile
machinery associations from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
the United Kingdom. It is the owner of ITMA and ITMA ASIA. Considered the ‘Olympics’ of textile machinery
exhibitions, ITMA has a 71-year history of displaying the latest technology for every single work process of
textile and garment making. It is held every four years in Europe.
About ITMA Services
Headquartered in Brussels with a subsidiary in Singapore, ITMA Services is the appointed organiser of ITMA
2023 and future ITMA branded exhibitions. It is managed by professionals with extensive experience in
organising ITMA and other major trade exhibitions around the world. It aims to maintain and expand ITMA’s
unique selling proposition and relevance to a global audience.
Issued by CEMATEX and ITMA Services.
Contacts:
Ms Cornelia Buchwalder
CEMATEX
Tel: +41 44 384 48 12
Email: info@cematex.com
www.cematex.com
Ms Daphne Poon
ITMA Services
M: +65 94789543
Email: daphnepoon@itma.com
www.itma.com