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ITMA Asia + CITME SG 2025: 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 There are signs of a high level of participation from Germany. As of today (Friday 3 p.m. CET), more than 60 German companies have submitted their application for admission here. A total of more than 32 companies will participate in the German pavilion (the two sector groups #spinning and #finishing). Currently, there are 14 companies in the spinning and 18 in finishing sector group stand. From our talks with our partners CEMATEX and ITMA Services, as well as with the companies (VDMA Textile Machinery is responsible for registrations from Germany), we know of numerous other registrations from Germany and other European countries that are in the pipeline. We are pleased, because this is the basis for a well-attended and high-quality textile machinery trade fair in Singapore that will attract many visitors from South, Southeast and Central Asia. 👉For registration at the German Pavilion (deadline 11/11/24): https://lnkd.in/ejkSDUCi 👉For mandatory registration at the trade fair (deadline 12/11/24): https://lnkd.in/eGtrSaHA #VDMA #VDMATextileMachinery #textileindustry

A successful ITMA Asia 2024 closed its door. Stephan Kehry from Erhardt+Leimer GmbH summarizes as follows: "ITMA ASIA 2023 showed two things: the great potential of Asian textile machine manufacturers on the one hand and the lack of customers on the other. One year later, the current edition of ITMA ASIA confirmed the supremacy of the Asian competition, although more customers seemed to have found joy in investing again. Accordingly, Erhardt+Leimer's expectations in the run-up to the trade fair were rather muted, but were raised to a cautiously optimistic level after the first few days. The 90m² stand was well attended for almost the entire time and the almost 20 employees of the long-established German company had their hands full answering the enquiries of well over 200 visitors and presenting appropriate solutions in the fields of automation, sensor technology and energy saving. This trade fair has once again impressively demonstrated that quality and innovation are still the main factors for not only surviving against an ever-increasing competition, but also for emerging from it stronger." #TextileIndustry #TextileMachinery #ITMA

𝐈𝐓𝐌𝐀 𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 In economically difficult times, ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024 in Shanghai was better than expected. Gunnar Meyer, Managing Director, Monforts said: “We were very satisfied with this year’s ITMA ASIA + CITME and there were more visitors than at year’s last show in Shanghai – and certainly more than we expected, given a challenging business environment. There is no escaping the fact that China remains the Number One textile manufacturing centre worldwide and we are now very optimistic about an appetite for new investment which was suddenly noticeable at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024. China has a number of advantages, including a massive domestic market and a highly developed infrastructure and supply chain network. There is a wealth of domestic producers and we now see big potential for further growth. In addition to companies from China, we also had very good discussions with companies from Egypt, India, Pakistan and Vietnam, some of whom we already knew, but many who were new to us, as these markets continue to grow. Alongside enquiries about our own well-established technologies, visitors showed a lot of interest in our recently-announced collaboration with Archroma and Baldwin Technology on solutions which are charting the course for the future of sustainable textile finishing.” Georg Stausberg, CEO, Oerlikon Polymer Processing Solutions summarized the trade fair as follows: “It is becoming increasingly more challenging for participating companies to present groundbreaking innovations at the ITMA trade fair, as it is now held annually. Nevertheless, ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024 was once again a convincing international communication platform, especially in one of the most important markets for us in the manmade fiber industry. In addition to all our Chinese customers, we were able to provide detailed information on our new products and services to many international visitors, particularly from Pakistan, Egypt and Southeast Asia. ITMA has once again helped us to keep pace with the times within the global textile industry.” #TextileIndustry #TextileMachinery #ITMA

Exploring Growth Opportunities in Kazakhstan 🌱 Driven by its strategic geographic location and expanding industrial base, Kazakhstan's plastics industry is experiencing significant growth. The plastic exports of the country are projected to reach USD 144 million by 2028, an increase from approximately USD 124 million in 2023. 💼💰 These trends underscore the growing importance of the plastics industry in Kazakhstan's economy, influencing both domestic production and international trade, and catering to the demands arising from rapid urbanization and industrialization across the region. 🌍 The #CHINAPLAS team visited Central Asia Plast World held in Kazakhstan, the crossroads of Europe and Asia, in June. We look forward to fostering further connections and exploring new opportunities together at CHINAPLAS 2025 in Shenzhen on Apr 15-18 next year!🤝 #KazakhstanPlasticsIndustry #GrowthOpportunities #CHINAPLAS2025

We are ready for Win Eurasia Fair, TURKEY 2024 #WIN24 #WinEurasia #WINEurasia2024 #Win2024 #WIN30Yaşında #30YearsofWIN #fuar #İstanbulFuarMerkezi #Cnrexpo #electricalcomponents #manufacturing #manufacturingindustry #industrialautomation #switchgear #controlpanel #automationengineering #emaselectric #emaselektroteknik #emaselectrictr #emaselectricuk

This vlog is about UTECH Asia PU China tradeshow kicked off in Shanghai   Participating in international #tradeshows can significantly benefit manufacturing companies. It offers opportunities to access new markets, enhance brand recognition, build business networks, and stay updated with the latest #innovations and market trends. The insights gained from such participation can greatly aid in improving competitiveness and formulating effective strategies. That’s why Imen Polymer Chemie Co. continuously leverages these opportunities to enhance production processes and elevate product quality. Click here to see the Video 👇 https://lnkd.in/dTcmtdRj #PUChina #PUChina2024 #UTECHAsia #businessdevelopment #exhibition #ImenPolymerChemie

Our goal is to innovate and grow in Europe as well as in China. This was a key message of my interview with the Belgian television channel Kanaal Z ahead of today's opening of our new plant in China. I also highlighted several other key points: 1. 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚: We are investing €14 million in a state-of-the-art polyamide plant located more than 100 kilometers south of Shanghai. This investment is driven by the growing demand in the Chinese market for smart solutions in various industries, including electric cars and green energy. 2. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Through this investment, we aim to strengthen our position as a global leader in #polyamide engineered materials. Despite the current trend of reduced investment in the #chemical industry, we see strategic value in expanding our presence in China. 3. 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Our success is based on continuous #innovation. We work closely with our customers to explore new applications for our products. For example, our materials has helped create a pressure washer gun made entirely from recycled polyamide 4. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠: We are committed to #sustainability. Our goal is to increase the sales volume of engineered materials based on sustainable feedstock from 10 percent to 20 percent by 2030.  5. 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬: While investing in China, we continue to invest in Europe. Our European investments are primarily focused on ensuring the sustainability of our factories and products. Our European innovations and operations remain the backbone of DOMO Chemicals. 6. 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲: I support the idea of a single European market for industry and capital, as discussed at the European Industry Summit in Antwerp organized by Cefic. European and national policymakers must spare no effort in safeguarding the competitiveness of the chemical industry.   View the interview here in Dutch, starting at minute 4: https://lnkd.in/d7fFDyYH

The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce and the EU-China Business Association are delighted to invite you to a webinar which focuses on "Experiences of Bekaert and Beaulieu of Investing in Weihai, Shandong Province". This webinar will take place on Friday August 30 at 10h00 CEST. During this webinar, you will hear of the experiences of companies that have already invested in Weihai, as well as more information about the investment environment and the pillar industries. The city has established several pillar industries, including machinery, food, transportation equipment, renewable energy, textiles and garments, medicine and medical devices, electronics and new materials. The emerging industries of Weihai are medical & healthcare, information & outsourcing and "intelligent" manufacturing. Speakers include: Sean Sun, Senior Vice-President RR North Asia, Bekaert; Frank Sun, General Manager Yarns and Technical Textiles in China, Beaulieu International Group; ChenHui, Weihai Representative in the EU and Gwenn Sonck, Executive Director, Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce. Subscribe via this link: https://lnkd.in/eXQXiUeU Bekaert Beaulieu International Group Frank Sun Sean Sun #Doingbusinessinchina# #China  #Weihai #Shandongprovince#investmentinChina  #businessopportunities #

🌎Australia textile market outlook #3🌎 (Extract from Australian market assessment report compiled by EuroBoosTEX) In spite of over 10,000km of distance from the EU, its localization and business culture might make Australia a great opportunity to internationalise your textile related activities : 🥈Ranked 2nd country in terms of Global Trade Freedom (2023) 🕶️Ranked 14th in the Ease of doing business by the World Bank latest ranking (2019) 🤝18 Free Trade Agreements and ongoing negotiations for a FTA with the EU 🔬An ideal test market with its rich cultural diversity 🌏Strategic Seasonal Opportunities for Optimal Business Planning To win a boost voucher and launch your internationalisation project with the support of EuroBoosTEX : 📝Apply here to the 3rd Open Call by the 17th of July https://lnkd.in/eCYMBWxQ ATEVAL - CITEVE - Cluster Têxtil / Portuguese Textile Cluster - Next Technology Tecnotessile - AEI TÈXTILS - TECHTERA European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) - European Commission - #Eurocluster

🌍🤝 Strategic Discussions with AZPROMO on Export Growth and Market Diversification 🤝🌍 As part of COP29 Azerbaijan, GP Cotton Holdings, along with its companies Prime Cotton and GiLTEX, held a productive meeting with the Export and Investment Promotion Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan – AZPROMO to explore opportunities for expanding exports and diversifying market reach. The discussions centered on GP Cotton Holdings’ premium cotton and textile offerings, current export markets, and our strategic vision to penetrate the European market, with a particular focus on Germany. Yusif Abdullayev, Executive Director of AZPROMO, shared invaluable insights into the agency’s export promotion initiatives and highlighted the anticipated logistics subsidy program, which will further support Azerbaijani exporters. We extend our gratitude to AZPROMO and Mr. Abdullayev for their guidance and unwavering support. We look forward to exploring joint projects and initiatives to strengthen Azerbaijan’s position in global markets and drive mutual success. #GPcotton #PrimeCotton #COP29 #Sustainability #Innovation #Agriculture #CottonFarming #BetterTogether #AZPORMO