In Italy, there are approximately 300 companies who produce textile machines and related accessories, for a total of about 11,000 employees. In 2013 the value of Italian production was Euro 2.3 billion, with exports worth Euro 1.9 billion.

In Italy, there are approximately 300 companies who produce textile machines and related accessories, for a total of about 11,000 employees. In 2013 the value of Italian production was Euro 2.3 billion, with exports worth Euro 1.9 billion.

The Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers (ACIMIT) is a private non-profit organisation, whose main purpose consists in promoting the Italian textile machinery sector and in supporting its activity

Global yarn production increased in Q1/2014 compared to the last quarter in 2013 due to higher output in Asia, North America, and Europe, and despite a drop in South America. On an annual basis yarn production increased as well even though output levels

Lorenzo Maffioli, MD of Itema China, is an experienced professional with 19 years of solid track record, of which 17 mainly in production and supply chain management with shorter experiences in purchasing and quality.

Lorenzo Maffioli, MD of Itema China, is an experienced professional with 19 years of solid track record, of which 17 mainly in production and supply chain management with shorter experiences in purchasing and quality.

Cotton yarn exports touched $4.5 billion, and cotton fabric $2.13 billion during 2013-14. Cotton home textiles achieved exports of $4.79 billion, according to TEXPROCIL (Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council.)