In this interview, Thomas Waldmann, Managing Director, VDMA Textile Machinery Association, tracks changes taking place in textile engineering space and explains the importance of India for German textile machinery companies.
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After almost 30 years with the company, Klaus Heinrichs, Vice-President, Monforts, is to retire at the end of May. A very well-known and respected figure in the industry, Klaus began working in marketing for the company in 1992.
The political and economic framework conditions have deteriorated, incoming orders in important markets are difficult to predict, says Thomas Waldmann, Head of Textile Machinery, VDMA.
Europe still dominates in textile technology, but India is no laggard. It has created its own niche. With 158 exhibitors at the present ITMA 2015, Indian textile machinery and spares industry has come a long way to spread its wings since 1975 when at the same Milan, India fielded a lone exhibitor. An ITJ Report previews the current scenario.
With the election of Regina Brückner, Managing Associate of Brückner Trockentechnik, for the first time in its long history the VDMA Textile Machinery Association will be chaired by a woman.
With the election of Regina Brückner, Managing Associate of Brückner Trockentechnik, for the first time in its long history the VDMA Textile Machinery Association will be chaired by a woman.
With the election of Regina Brückner, Managing Associate of Brückner Trockentechnik, for the first time in its long history the VDMA Textile Machinery Association will be chaired by a woman.