Posted August 25, 2014

 

FRANKFURT, Germany – With around eight months still to go before Techtextil 2015 opens its doors here, 80 percent of the exhibition space occupied in 2013 has already been booked. Thus, the International Trade Fair for Technical Textiles and Nonwovens, set for May 4-7 2015, is once again heading for new exhibitor and exhibition-space records.

 

“At present, we have sold 10 percent more exhibition space than at the same time two years ago,” said Detlef Braun, a member of the executive board of Messe Frankfurt GmbH. “Thus, given the positive situation in the world market, we expect to have four full exhibition halls at Techtextil 2015.”

 

Techtextil is growing thanks in part to its regular exhibitors, many of whom want to enlarge their exhibition stands. Also, almost 15 percent of registrations come from companies returning to the fair or taking part for the first time. Moreover, this result is having a positive impact on the new Hall 6.1, where the majority of exhibitors come from the “functional apparel textiles” product group.

 

The addition of a fourth day for the fair has also been applauded by exhibitors because it leaves them more time for meeting customers, as well as for visiting the concurrent Texprocess trade fair and attending the Techtextil Symposium, organizers said.

 

As in the past, Techtextil will also be distinguished by a variety of national pavilions. South Korea, a growing market with a great export potential, will be represented by a joint stand for the first time. Belgium, China, France, India, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey and the United States have also confirmed they will be taking part. A British pavilion is also a possibility. Thirteen nations made presentations on joint stands at Techtextil 2013

 

World economy building on technical textiles

 

According to the Confederation of the German Textile and Fashion Industry, sales of nonwoven products and technical textiles were positive in the first half of 2014. Good news comes from the European Union: The Euratex association registered an increase of 4 percent in the production of technical and industrial textiles from January to May compared to the same period last year. Exports within the EU (+4%) and exports to non-EU countries (+7%) rose, whereby Belgium and Great Britain stood out with double-digit rates of growth.

 

The economic data from the leading textile nations outside Europe are also positive. The U.S. textile industry reported growth of 5 percent in 2013, whereby sales of technical textiles are also up. China continues to expect a double-digit rate of growth in terms of sales and the production of technical textiles because domestic demand for automobiles, medical supplies and infrastructure is rising steadily.

 

“Cinte Techtextil China reflects this growth and we are looking forward to welcoming 500 exhibitors for the first time this October.” Said Michael Jänecke, director, Brand Management Technical Textiles/Textile Processing. “Thanks to the buoyant export market, the Indian textile industry is also doing extremely well.”

 

Texprocess, an international trade show for processing textile and flexible materials, will be held concurrently with Techtextil for the third time. In 2013, 1,652 exhibitors and 40,000 international trade visitors – a new record – took part in Texprocess and Techtextil. The show also welcomed 27,400 visitors.

 

Source: Messe Frankfurt