ITMA Marks 60 Years

Quadrennial expo will offer expanded exhibit categories and colocated events in Barcelona, the heart of the Spanish textile industry.
TW Special Report
In spite of certain rumors and difficulties, ITMA Europe is still alive. And there will be a few novelties at ITMA 2011, which will be held in Barcelona, Spain, September 22-29. The European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers, (CEMATEX), owner of ITMA, and ITMA 2011 organizer, MP International Pte Ltd., Singapore, are preparing a program that is more versatile than ever under the theme "Master the Art of Innovation."

As of Textile World 's press time, more than 1,300 exhibitors from 44 countries around the world have registered to participate in ITMA 2011 at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via. About 70 percent of the exhibitors are from European countries. Italy represents the largest contingent, with more than 300 exhibitors; followed by Germany, with more than 200; Spain, 85; and Switzerland, 62. Among non-European countries, the three largest exhibitor groups are India, with 123 exhibitors; Turkey, 87; and China, 80.

ITMA attendees are invited to stop by Hall 3, Booth C153 to receive complimentary copies of Textile World , Textiles Panamericanos and Textile World Asia .

Changes And Faster Rhythm
ITMA is celebrating its 60th birthday this year. It's been a long road from the first ITMA in 1951 in Lille, France, to this year's show in Barcelona. However, the "most important textile machinery exhibition," as it is generally considered, is under pressure for various reasons.