ITMA, the world’s largest textile and garment technology showcase for its upcoming edition in Barcelona in June 2019 with the main theme of the show ‘Innovating the World of Textiles’ will continue its focus on innovation. . ITMA is a unique showcase of live machinery demonstrations and innovative solutions that boost productivity and profitability.

Mr Fritz P. Mayer, president of CEMATEX, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers, which owns the ITMA exhibition, said that the increasingly high level of automation and digitisation in combination with real time data tracking and interconnection has spawned the 4th industrial revolution and the emergence of smart factories.

For this latest edition of ITMA, they have chosen to focus the industry’s attention on innovation which creates a competitive advantage for manufacturers. Sustainable innovation that drives growth for the textile and garment industry will continue to be emphasized at the exhibition.

As many leading textile machinery and raw material manufacturers, and service providers look forward to the exhibition to launch or promote their latest innovations, the organiser of ITMA 2019, ITMA Services, has already been receiving numerous enquiries for participation.

ITMA was last held in Barcelona in 2011, said Mr A.E. Roberts, Chairman of ITMA Services. They expect strong response when the exhibition returns to the city after eight years. A host of exciting highlights and knowledge-sharing activities have been planned which give added value to exhibitors and visitors alike. Online space application will open on 4 May 2017.

ITMA 2019 is expected to feature over 1,500 exhibitors from 45 countries spread over 100,000 square metres of net exhibition space. It will take place from 20 to 26 June at Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via venue.