Indians top as visitors at ITMA ASIA 2005, as exhibitors exude confidence

24 Oct '05

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Christian Kuoni, President and Chairman of the Board of Jakob Muller AG, Frick commented that ITMA and ITMA Asia have always been the leading shows in the sector, but this year has really exceeded expectations. They had an ambitious sales target before the event and they are well ahead of this. They have recorded a number of sales with Indian customers.

Erwin Devloo, Marketing Communications Manager, Picanol informed that the volume of business has been very impressive – they have been very busy. They 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.

Edda Walraf, Head Marketing Division Textile, Rieter Management AG, commented that this has been a rewarding experience for us. They 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.

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.

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