Since its creation in 1951, ITMA exhibition has been held in Europe. ITMA has been billed as the ‘Olympics’ of all textile machinery shows, the vital meeting place for both buyers and sellers. The Comité Européen des Constructeurs de Machines Textiles (CEMATEX) made a decision to organise a showcase that caters to the needs of Asian textile manufacturers, which represent 40 percent of its members’ buyers. Thus, ITMA ASIA, the first Asian exhibition of textile machinery, made its debut in 2001.   The inaugural ITMA ASIA held in Singapore in 2001 was a huge success. It featured: • 60,000sqm of gross exhibition space • 802 exhibitors from 33 economies • 29,195 accumulated visitorship of from 67 economies   Thanks to the strong industry support, the second presentation of ITMA ASIA is slated for a bigger showing in 2005. We invite you to be part of this milestone event.   Exhibit Profile Over 1,000 companies are expected to participate in ITMA ASIA 2005.   Product Categories Chapter 1 Machinery for Spinning Preparation, Man-Made Fibre Production, Spinning, Winding, Texturing, Twisting, Auxiliary Machinery and Accessories Chapter 2 Machinery for Web Formation, Bonding and Finishing of Nonwovens and Felting, and Accessories Chapter 3 Weaving Preparatory Machinery, Weaving, Tufting Machinery, Auxiliary Machinery and Accessories Chapter 4 Knitting and Hosiery Machinery, Auxiliary Machinery and Accessories Chapter 5 Washing, Bleaching, Dyeing, Printing, Drying, Finishing and Make-Up Machinery, Auxiliary Machinery and Accessories Chapter 6 Other Machinery and Other Accessories Chapter 7 Machinery and Accessories for the making-up Industry Chapter 8 Testing and Measuring Equipment Chapter 9 Pneumatic Equipment, Air Conditioning Plants Chapter 10 Transport, Handling and Packing Equipment Chapter 11 Equipment for Liquid, Solid and Air Recycling Chapter 12 Software for Design, Data Monitoring and Processing (CAD/CAM/CIM) and Integrated Production Chapter 13 Technical Information Sources - Educational Institutions Chapter 14 Dyestuffs and Chemical Products for the Textile Industry Chapter 15 Associated Goods and Services for the Textile Industry   Click here to download Index of Products   Click here to download General Regulations   Visitor Profile • Manufacturers, distributors, importers, exporters, buyers, sellers, traders, retailers, factory and store owners, mechanical engineers, dealers, specialists, merchants, professionals in         - All types of textiles, fabrics and fibres   - Textile machinery for all levels and processes of textile making   - Raw materials used in the production of textiles, belts, shoes, bags, outdoor gear, sportswear, undergarment, luxury wear for all ages, table linens, carpets, mats and etc   - Textile auxiliaries, accessories and spareparts   - Textile solvents, solutions, chemicals, dyes and soaps   - Textile machinery oils, creams, cleaning agents and etc   - Textile finishings   - Mattresses, quilts, cushions and bedding   • Textile waste management professionals • Fashion and textile designers • Government bodies • Textile Associations • Fashion designers, home/interior furnishing designers and professionals • Textile publications, business journals, home furnishing and lifestyle/fashion magazines • Fashion, design, mechanical and technical training/educational institutions • Textile & machinery business and manpower consultants • Software producers and designers • Textile catalogue makers and textile toy makers • Cloth, clothes & textile retail, chain store, boutique owners and operators • Mechanical, technical, engineering specialists in textile & machinery   30,000 trade visitors are expected to attend ITMA ASIA 2005. ITMA ASIA 2005 DRAWS RECORD NUMBER FROM SOUTH ASIA     Exhibitors record significant sales and praise quality of leads 21 October 2005, Singapore – ITMA ASIA 2005 (17 to 21 October), the region’s leading textile machinery exhibition, is attracting record numbers of international visitors from South Asia . Of a total of 30,000 after five days, the largest numbers have come from South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka), which has recorded a 55 per cent increase from the previous exhibition held four years ago in Singapore. Indians are fast seizing the opportunity India leads the pack with an increase of over 70 per cent in visitor numbers from 2001, reflecting the rapid growth of its textile industry. Thousands of Indian textile manufacturers, association and government officials, dealers and agents, have constituted the largest group among the trade fair audience. Following closely are trade visitors from Indonesia , Thailand , China , Bangladesh , Korea and Malaysia . Over 90 per cent of the visitors are from outside Singapore . Edward Roberts, President of CEMATEX (owner of ITMA ASIA) said: “We are very pleased with the results achieved by many of our exhibitors. They have been especially encouraged by the large groups from India , who are fast seizing this window of opportunity to upgrade and grow their textile businesses, while trade talks are still taking place between US and China . Other groups from Pakistan , Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are also strongly represented – a trend that shows the strength of South Asian players in textile manufacturing.” Quality leads at ITMA ASIA 2005 Common feedback from exhibitors shows that visitors this year have tended to spend more time at the exhibition gathering in-depth knowledge about the machinery and discussing plans. Edward Roberts added: “Most of our visitors are serious buyers and as a result many of our exhibitors have signed major contracts this week. This speaks extremely well of all our efforts to build and retain quality visitor traffic. ” Christian Kuoni, President and Chairman of the Board of Jakob Muller AG, Frick commented: “ITMA and ITMA Asia have always been the leading shows in the sector, but this year has really exceeded expectations. We had an ambitious sales target before the event and we are well ahead of this. We have recorded a number of sales with Indian customers. Once again the organisation by Meeting Planners International has been perfect.” Erwin Devloo, Marketing Communications Manager, Picanol said: “The volume of business has been very impressive – we have been very busy. We have signed significant contracts every day of the show, mainly with companies from India , Pakistan , Bangladesh and Indonesia .” Singapore – A world-class business hub According to Sylvia Phua, Organiser of ITMA ASIA 2005 and CEO of Meeting Planners International Pte Ltd, visitor reaction has been very positive: “ Singapore ’s world-class facilities and infrastructure have enabled us to deliver a memorable experience to the many thousands of visitors to ITMA ASIA 2005. More than 90 per cent of the visitors are from overseas, from 84 economies – an increase from 67 in 2001. As for the softer elements, exhibitors and visitors have also been impressed by the high level of service and warm hospitality. We are glad that our visitors have enjoyed their stay here and many of them are looking forward to doing business once again in Singapore in the near future.” Edda Walraf, Head Marketing Division Textile, Rieter Management AG, commented: “This has been a rewarding experience for us. We are delighted by the quality of the visitors and enquiries. It is always easy doing business here in Singapore where the facilities are excellent and so conducive to doing good business.” Notes to editors: Please click here to download photographs of the exhibition. ITMA ASIA : ITMA Asia is the Asian edition of ITMA – the world’s most established textile machinery exhibition with over 50 years of history – marks the importance of upgrading textile technology and machinery in order to maintain competitiveness and better address the needs of this industry. With an expanded depth and breadth of products exhibited through 851 exhibitors from 36 economies, it has brought leading textile solutions and technologies from around the world to Singapore . It is owned by CEMATEX and organised by Meeting Planners International to address the needs of the Asia Pacific market. ITMA ASIA 2005 was held at Singapore Expo from 17 to 21 October, from 10am to 6pm daily. It is the first time that a single event fills all seven halls at Singapore Expo. ITMA ASIA 2005 showcased a nett exhibition space of 42,000 sqm of textile machinery, an increase of more than 25 per cent from the last event in 2001. About CEMATEX: 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 . About Meeting Planners International Pte Ltd: Established in 1987, Meeting Planners is a professional exhibition and conference organiser. It received the Enterprise 50 award for two consecutive years, in 2001 and 2002. To date, it has organised and managed over 200 major national, regional and international events.

Exhibition Pictures Hall 1 - Hall 7