Megatech Pakistan 2010: Bridging the international and local
textile markets
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The 2009 edition of
Megatech attracted representatives of more than 400
companies from 28 countries of the world, including China,
Germany, India, Italy, Turkey, U.K. and U.S.A. Megatech 2010
will be held during 4th to 6th March will feature local and
overseas suppliers of textile and garment materials,
accessories and parts and machinery to the textile industry
of Pakistan. This will complement their efforts for high
quality, value added products and assist them to further
develop their business in the export markets. The event is
an excellent platform for textile machinery manufacturers to
maximize their exposure, establish new business leads and
strengthen existing contacts with the local market. The show
is well attended by textile and garment manufacturers,
exporters, key decision makers and distributors from across
Pakistan. |
Pakistan is ranked as the world’s fourth largest producer and
the third largest consumer of cotton, with a spinning capacity
of 2.89 million kgs of yarn and weaving capacity of 8.94 million
sqm of cloth. The textile industry of Pakistan contributes over
50% to the country’s total exports with an investment of US$ 7
billion over the past six years. Textile exports in the last
fiscal year were US$ 9.48 billion.
The unprecedented developments in the textile industry have
increased the importance of Megatech Pakistan in this region.
Last year, the event had the presence of more than 400 companies
representing 28 countries. The show was visited by 8,000
business professionals affiliated with the textile and garment
industry.
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Opening ceremony of
Megatech 2009 |
The 8th edition of the International Machinery Exhibition of
Garment & Textile Technology - Megatech Pakistan is scheduled
from 4th to 6th March, 2010, at the Karachi Expo Centre. Its aim
is to introduce international suppliers of textile machinery and
its related parts and accessories to the textile industry of
Pakistan and to discuss areas of mutual interests with their
Pakistani counterparts.
Knowledge Village – Pavilion
Megatech 2010 is also organising a ‘Knowledge Village –
Pavilion’ for leading local textile research and
development universities/institutes to display their research
projects with the latest innovations and developments catering
the local textile industry. The pavilion is aimed at creating
synergy between textile industry and research centres of local
textile university/institutes to explore new avenues of business
in the textile industry.
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International Technical
Textiles Conference co-located with Megatech attracted
qualified visitors. Inset: Megatech exhibitors at their
booth. |
International Technical Textiles
Conference
The 3rd International Technical Textiles Conference
co-located with this exhibition will emphasize on the
advancements in Medical and Geo textiles. The conference will be
a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights of experts from
U.K., India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan about the nature and
prospects of technical textiles.
With the strong support of Ministry of Textile, Board of
Investment (BOI), Engineering Development Board (EDB), leading
textile associations of Pakistan, and The Faisalabad Chamber of
Commerce and Industry (FCCI); Megatech Pakistan 2010 is geared
up as the first show of the season and is expected to attract a
number of visitors from leading textile cities. In addition, 16
international and local publications including the leading
publication: Pakistan Textile Journal are supporting the event
providing global and nationwide coverage.
According to show organizers Pegasus Consultancy, Megatech
show will once again be an ideal opportunity for textile
machinery manufacturers to increase their business leads and
increase their existing market portfolio.
Courtesy:
Pegasus Consultancy (Pvt.) Limited.
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