In response to the specific industry requirements in China, technology suppliers and providers of services for the upstream areas of the value chain are also invited to the event.
Textile Processing China will thus showcase technologies, processes and services related to the production of textile materials.“China's clothing industry has grown by around 60 percent since 1997,” states Michael Dreyer, Managing Director of Koelnmesse Pte Ltd in Singapore.
“And last year alone, textile exports rose by 20 percent to reach US$105 billion. This tremendous growth also reflects the strong interest of Chinese textile and clothing manufacturers, and textile processing companies, in highly specific technologies and services. For instance, imports of textile and sewing machinery increase at an average of 21 percent each year between 2000 and 2004.”
The main suppliers of high-tech equipment are Germany, Italy, Turkey, Japan and Korea. “Through Textile Processing China, we're offering international manufacturers and service providers an ideal business platform that covers the entire spectrum of textile processing technologies in the world's leading and fastest growing market,” Dreyer adds.
The aim of the new event is to provide effective support to IMB customers as they enter a market that poses its own challenges. In turn, this will underline the expertise associated with IMB in Cologne and its leading role at the international level.
The first Textile Processing China — powered by IMB Cologne will be held at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Center from 19th to 21st October 2006. “Companies can now register to take part in the fair,” says Dreyer. “In total, we are expecting approximately 250 international exhibitors to attend Textile Processing China 2006.”
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