The turnover of the branch reaches 4 billion Euro, and round about 90 % of this value are exported. Most of the member companies are medium- and small-scale enterprises. Many are the undisputed leaders in their technological field on the global market. They are present in numerous customer countries with affiliated companies, manufacturing plants or local agents. This customer intimacy pays. The result are customized machines and equipment as well as systemized, flexible solutions, which enable the textile manufacturers to create competitive products, which, on a long term, guarantee their survival on a more and more dynamic market.

German textile machinery manufacturers are strong

partners for Pakistan’s textile industry

Textile machinery made in Germany enjoys an excellent reputation in Pakistan. In 2002 the Pakistan’s textile industry imported machines and accessories for a total value of 316 million Euro, the German share summed up to more than 79 million Euro, which is more than the biggest competitors Switzerland and Italy together and corresponds to a proportion of 25%. Since 1999 German exports to Pakistan have more than tripled. In 2003, however, deliveries slightly decreased, the overall volume reached 65 million Euro. Weaving machines with 23 million Euro were in great demand ahead of spinning machines with 17 million Euro. Demand for washing, bleaching, dyeing and finishing machines decreased to 9 million Euro, whereas the demand for knitting machines grew more than 5 million Euro. Business with parts and accessories attained about 13 million Euro.

More than 130 German textile machinery manufacturers are affiliated with the Textile Machinery Association within VDMA (German Engineering Federation). The turnover of the branch reaches 4 billion Euro, and round about 90 % of this value are exported. Most of the member companies are medium- and small-scale enterprises. Many are the undisputed leaders in their technological field on the global market. They are present in numerous customer countries with affiliated companies, manufacturing plants or local agents. This customer intimacy pays. The result are customized machines and equipment as well as systemized, flexible solutions, which enable the textile manufacturers to create competitive products, which, on a long term, guarantee their survival on a more and more dynamic market.

German Exports to Pakistan	Competitors in Pakistan market
Total: 972 mill. € 71 % of total consists of these 6 markets The most important export markets for spinning machinery	Total: 549 mill. € 65% of total consists of these 6 markets The most important export markets for weaving machinery
Total: 738 mill. € 65% of total consists of these 6 markets The most important export markets for knitting/hosiery machinery	Total: 462 mill. € 50% of total consists of these 6 markets The most important export markets for finishing machinery
Total: 1069 mill. € 53% of total consists of these 6 markets The most important export markets for parts and accessories	The most important export countries for textile machinery 2002

ITMA 2007 comes to Munich

The Textile Machinery Association within VDMA has been authorized by CEMATEX to stage the next ITMA. The world's greatest trade fair of the branch will take place in Munich from 13th to 20th September 2007.

This decision meets in an ideal manner the high demands of the exhibitors and the numerous visitors from all over the world. The organizers reckon on more than 1300 exhibitors, who will occupy the overall fairground. In view of the attractive venue, more than 100,000 visitors will be expected.

Manfred Wutzlhofer, Chairman & CEO of Messe München, said, "This decision confirms the significance of Munich as a trade-fair venue, and the international reputation of Munich trade fairs. It shows, too, that trade fairs are still one of the most important marketing platforms for the industry. We are very pleased to be able to hold ITMA 2007 in cooperation with the VDMA."

This major industry event underlines the importance and international reputation of Munich as a venue for global exhibitons.