About 1,050 exhibitors, 38 countries, 17 chapters, 11 exhibiting halls, 24 product launches over six days of exhibition makes India ITME-2016 the largest and apex exhibition for textile machinery and technology in India and one of the most-awaited business event for the textile industry members.

During the first nine months of the current year, Indian apparel exports have declined by (-) 0.08 per cent to US $ 2,876.59 million as compared to $2,878.79 million in the corresponding period last year. In September particularly, India’s apparel export percentage to the US changed from positive to negative; till the end of August this year India’s growth (albeit marginal) was up 0.06 per cent.

Saurer Embroidery is the world market leader in embroidery production systems. Here a wealth of experience extending back over many generations is coupled with up-to-date knowledge for the textile future. Fashion is moving at an ever increasing pace, to match the customer’s requirements and exceed their expectations is the key philosophy of Saurer Embroidery. At ITME in India Saurer Embroidery will show the latest innovations for a flexible and efficient embroidery production.

Make in India has been a major programme of our Prime Minister and rightfully so as we have truly lagged behind in the manufacturing sector. There have been many conferences, programme and discussions on the same ´ the press is always full of mention of Make in India. We ourselves are a manufacturer who sell domestically and also export across the globe.

Suessen will exhibit various new components for ring and rotor spinning machines. All innovations are aiming for optimal yarn quality and high productivity, while costs are reduced at the same time.

The orders index for textile machinery recorded an increase for the third quarter of 2016, thanks to positive sales figures abroad. Based on an industry survey conducted by ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, for the period from July to September 2016 the overall order intake increased by 16 per cent compared to the same period last year. The third quarter value for 2016 stood at 101.1 points (2010 basis = 100).

VAN DE WIELE will showcase all its latest technologies — on the different textile fronts of Floor, Home, Technical and Fashion — in a common booth in Hall 6 stall D9. VAN DE WIELE will show all the new trends into carpet and velvet weaving, as the great handlook quality in reed density up to 1200 dents/meter and 8 colours.

Saurer Components is presents its excellence in filament as well as staple fibre processing at this year’s ITME in Mumbai. It is looking forward to presenting new possibilities, innovations and our range of E. products. Combined excellence for Staple Fibre Spinning – Saurer Accotex and Saurer Texparts are key component suppliers for staple fibre spinning.

Groz-Beckert will be among the exhibitors as well, with products and solutions in the areas of knitting, weaving, felting, carding and sewing.