The ongoing ITMA 2023, the world’s largest textile and garment technology exhibition in Milan, Italy from June 8th to June 14th, promises exciting avenues for the textiles and apparel industry and will feature over 1,700 exhibitors from 47 countries. Being highlighted are solutions for advanced materials, automation and the digital future and sustainability and circularity under the show theme, Transforming the World of Textiles.
Coinciding with ITMA’23, Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), one of the leading business chambers representing T&C value chain, organised the Indian Textile & Apparel CEOs Delegation with the participation of decision-makers of leading textiles and apparel companies of India. The CITI delegation at ITMA 2023 represented a dynamic collaboration between Indian textile and apparel CEOs, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth in the industry. With a focus on digitalization and sustainability, the delegation aimed to seize new opportunities and strengthen international partnerships.
The delegation witnessed the support and presence of esteemed dignitaries including Smt. Darshana Vikram Jardosh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Textiles & Railways, Govt. of India, Dr. Neena Malhotra, Ambassador of India to the Republic of Italy, Mr. Rohit Kansal, IAS Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
Smt. Darshana Vikram Jardosh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Textiles & Railways, was warmly welcomed by the ITMA organizers on 8th June. Hon’ble Minister inaugurated the ‘Colorjet Pavilion’ and embarked on an engaging exhibition tour, meeting with various exhibiting companies at their respective booths. Exhibition tour by the delegation included visit to Lakshmi Machinery Works, Rieter, Trützschler, Picanol, TEXCOMS, Andritz, Dilo, etc. and witnessed the state-of-the-art technology showcased at their booths.
The Minister also had one-on-one investors meeting with leading manufacturers like Oerlikon, ITEMA Group, LOEFPE, SETEX, Sedo, Loptex, Turkish Machinery, Datatex Consulting, Neuenhauser Maschinenbau, etc. to explore potential investment opportunities and collaborations.
On 9th June, a seminar on “Digital & Sustainable Transformation of The Textile Industry” was organised by Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI).
Smt. Darshana Vikram Jardosh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Textiles & Railways, Govt. of India, inaugurated the session and address the delegates. Dr. Neena Malhotra, Ambassador of India to the Republic of Italy, Mr. Rohit Kansal, IAS Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, addressed the delegates. Mr. Ernesto Maurer, President of CEMATEX, moderated the session.
The esteemed panellists including Mr. Rakesh Mehra, Deputy Chairman of CITI, Mr. Alex Zucchi, President of ACIMIT (Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers), Mr. H.K. Agarwal, Managing Director of Grasim Industries Ltd., and Mr. Frank Vandeputte, CEO of Valtech Group, gave insights on the Textile Industry’s digital and sustainable transformation and discussed on the latest technological advancements and business trends, investment opportunities in emerging markets, technological collaborations, etc.