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ITMA 2023 bolsters textile tech in Europe: CEMATEX president

13 Jun '23

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CEMATEX president Ernesto Maurer at ITMA 2023. Pic: ITMA

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ITMA 2023 reinforces the industry in CEMATEX countries, said Ernesto Maurer, CEMATEX president.
He recognises the European machinery manufacturers' investment in R&D for advanced automation, digital solutions, and sustainability.
Maurer also spotlighted the Start-Up Valley initiative that supports 16 selected early-stage companies showcasing at ITMA 2023.

The ongoing international textile and garment technology exhibition ITMA 2023 plays a significant role in promoting European textile technology and strengthening the industry in European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (CEMATEX) countries, emphasised CEMATEX president Ernesto Maurer in a recent interview with Fibre2Fashion.

“Since 1951, it holds a key position... providing a reputable exhibition for them to launch their latest technologies,” Maurer told F2F. He also acknowledged the substantial investment in R&D from European machinery manufacturers, which places them at the forefront of offering sophisticated automation, digital solutions, and sustainable technologies.

Maurer also highlighted the new Start-Up Valley initiative by CEMATEX aimed at showcasing early-stage companies with game-changing solutions. He added that 16 out of the 31 applicants that have been selected for the grant are exhibiting at ITMA 2023.

ITMA 2023 is currently being held at Fiera Milano Rho, Italy, until June 14, 2023.

Click here to read the full interview.

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