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5th ITMA ASIA + CITME 2016 sees a boost in exhibitor numbers

"The 5th ITMA ASIA + CITME 2016 exhibition which opened today is a landmark as it’s the largest show in the series since inception. The exhibition has as many as 1,673 exhibitors from 28 countries and economies showcasing a wide array of machinery and solutions to an expected visitorship of around 100,000 during the five-day exhibition that closes on October 25. "

 

5th Itma Asia  Citme 2016 opens in Shanghai the biggest since inception

The 5th ITMA ASIA + CITME 2016 exhibition which opened today is a landmark as it’s the largest show in the series since inception. The exhibition has as many as 1,673 exhibitors from 28 countries and economies showcasing a wide array of machinery and solutions to an expected visitorship of around 100,000 during the five-day exhibition that closes on October 25. 

The exhibition covers over 170,000 sq. mt. exhibition space, 12 per cent larger than the last edition. This year’s exhibition happens to be the biggest showing since the first edition. These numbers attest to the combined strength of ITMA ASIA + CITME brands making the combined show Asia's most important textile machinery show in terms of exhibiting space and technology. Another first is the staging of combined show at a new venue, the National Exhibition and Convention Centre, Shanghai. Occupying six halls, the modern exhibition centre is easily accessible from the Hongqiao Transportation Hub.

5th Itma Asia  Citme 2016 opens in Shanghai

Fritz Mayer, the new President of CEMATEX, is happy with the response to the exhibition. As he says “Despite the current sluggish economic climate, there is a great need for an industry-leading platform in Asia where established textile machinery manufacturers can showcase their products and services and connect with their customers.” Agreeing with Mayer, Wang Shutian, President of China Textile Machinery Association (CTMA) points out the combined show is an Excellent platform to reach Asian buyers. “The overwhelming response is also partly due to the Chinese government's call to embrace automation which will help the industry improve the quality of textiles and cost-effectiveness. Even though economic conditions may be difficult at the moment, textile makers recognise that it is even more critical for them to invest in better technological solutions and to upgrade their facilities,” he says.

China has the biggest number of participants at the show with 69.4per cent of the exhibition space. This is followed by Germany with 6.5 per cent, Italy at 5.5 per cent, Japan 4.7 per cent and Switzerland 3.2 per cent. The exhibition ends on 25 October 2016.

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2016 is jointly owned by CEMATEX and its partners in China - the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT (CCPIT-Tex), China Textile Machinery Association (CTMA) and China Exhibition Centre Group Corporation (CIEC).

 
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