March 2009 is waiting for some mega events which will put onview machinery innovations to the textile world. Textile fraternity isexpecting to generate some good business through these trade fairs in thisotherwise crisis driven times.


ITMEX Americas 2009

 

Out of total export of 327 million Euro worth of textile machineries to Brazil, Germany accounts for 116 million Euros capturing 1st position in machinery export to Brazil and leaving other competitors like Italy, Japan way behind.


Considering above figures and to further conquer itsposition in Brazilian market, VDMA Textile Machinery Association organized aspecial event called ITMEX Americas 2009- International Textile Machinery TradeShow to come closer to Brazilian machinery buyers. The fair is going to be heldin Sao Paulo, Brazil. The four day event will start from 10th Marchand will conclude on March 13th, 2009. German government is supporting VDMA inits initiative.


Full spectrum of machinery in the areas of spinning,weaving, finishing and clothing machinery will be displayed in the fair. Approximately400 exhibitors are going to showcase their latest technology in front of 40,000expected visitors.


Some leading machinery manufactures participating in thefair include Oerlikon, Lenzing instruments, Bruckner etc.


Lenzing Instruments GmbH & Co. KG, leading Austrianquality control instrument in the field of filament, fiber, nonwovens, and filmproduction will display OPUMAT and RAPID 500 for Filament producers. ALFA NMRand ALFA 300 for filament and fiber producers used for spin finish analysis. Inthe nonwovens field, SCIENTA system for monitoring area weight, moisturecontent and thickness of nonwovens, fabrics, plastic films and coated products,NIS 200 for real time feedback about aesthetic and physical defects of web.


It is expected that Oerlikon will be displaying range of itsmachines like Autoconer 5 an innovating winding machine, Autocoro and BD linerotor spinning machine by Oerlikon Schlafhorst, Zinser roving frames - ZinserCompACT and some other state of the art technology.


MEGATECH Pakistan 2009


Pakistan is a leading name in Asian region, bidding for 4th positionin world for cotton production. In Asian region the nation accounts for 7.6% ofthe spinning capacity. In period of 2007-08, Pakistan imported textilemachineries worth US$ 425 million (approx.) and over a period of 6 yearsinvested 7 Billion USD in an effort to improve production capacity.


In order to boost Pakistan textile industry further and withaim of providing one-stop solution for all textile related requirements, PegasusConsultancy is organizing Megatech Pakistan - 2009. The event is 7thconsecutive edition and has remarkable history of success. The 7thevent, International Machinery Exhibition of garment and textile technology,Megatech Pakistan 2009, will be staged at Karachi Expo center between 3rdto 6th March. The show which is being supported by Ministry ofPakistan will be covered extensively by various media worldwide.


The show is expected to see good success with itsapproximately 180 participants displaying their state of the art technologiesto more than 8000 expected visitors from across the globe. Major crunch,approximately 70%, of exhibitor's pie consists of foreign participation. Theshow will also witness substantial amount contribution from local manufactures.Around 26 domestic manufacturers are likely to participate in the exhibition.Some leading countries which are going to display their machineries are Belgium, China, Germany, Italy, India, U.K., USA etc.


 

IGATEX 2009


This March, Pakistan will host two important Trade fairs. Along with Megatech-2009, Pakistan is also going set stage for IGATEX -2009. 6th edition of IGATEXTM Pakistan will be held in Lahore city at one of the finest Expo center of Pakistan, Expo Centre Lahore commencing from March 18 and ending at 21st March, 2009.


Organizers of the show CEMS Pakistan Pvt Ltd and Conference & Exhibition Management Services Pte Ltd (CEMS) tied up with some leading associations like BTMA, AMTEX, VDMA and TEXMAP for strategic partnership. The fair has found strong support from industry as well as ministries and other organization bodies


Approximately 450 participants from 35 countries will demonstrate their products covering area of approximately 12000 sqm which will be divided into four halls. 45,000 visitors are expected to attend the show. Countries like Austria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and the United Kingdom have all confirmed international representation


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