Leading Japanese computerized knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki is all set to participate in the inaugural edition of the EGE TMF Aegean Textile, Garment Machinery, Textile Chemicals and Printing Technology Exhibition on 22nd March – 25th March in Denizli, Turkey.

At the four-day event, the company will exhibit seam-free WHOLEGARMENT® knitting technology that requires no linking or sewing, as an alternative to labour-intensive manufacturing in the Turkish market. Featured is the flagship MACH2XS WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine with original SlideNeedle™ on four needle beds and spring-loaded moveable sinkers, as well as the compact SWG091N2 for producing smaller WHOLEGARMENT® items and accessories.

In addition, novel proposals in knit-weave hybrid fabrics will be made on the SRY123LP-SC computerized flat knitting machine featuring specialized loop presser beds and inlay knitting capability. SIP-160F2L inkjet printing machine will also demonstrate high-speed high-quality printing directly on fabrics as well as on finished goods. Furthermore, computerized cutting machine P-CAM223 will be another attract of the company.

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Demonstrations will be performed on the SDS-ONE APEX3 design system that supports design and simulation in a variety of industries including flat knitting, circular knitting, weaving, pile weaving and printing. With comprehensive support of the product supply chain, APEX3 integrates every stage from planning and design to machine programming, production and even sales promotion into one smooth and efficient workflow.

The 14th edition of International Istanbul Yarn Fair concluded at the Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Centre in Turkey. The event serves as a platform which brings together the players of yarn industry. Close to 240 companies presented innovations at the fair which were explored by visitors from around 77 countries.

All types of fabric manufacturers, knitted fabric manufacturers, tricot manufacturers, underwear manufacturers, hosiery manufacturers, and home textile manufacturers were among the visitors at the four-day event.

The fair, which is the most important commercial gathering of the international yarn industry, stands out as an opportunity not to be missed for yarn companies in the country that want to access new markets.

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At the 2016 edition, close to 8,000 visitors came in from 77 countries for exhibits from 233 companies.

A global federation of 37 national associations for the screen, digital, and textile printing community, FESPA, has successfully organized its Eurasia region’s exhibition from 8-11 December 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey. FESPA Eurasia was a focused exhibition for the wide format digital printing, screen printing, signage and garment decoration markets.

A first time exhibitor at FESPA Eurasia, Alessandro Manes, Managing Director at Aleph SRL said, “This is the first time we’ve exhibited at FESPA Eurasia and we’ve had a great show and sold four machines.”

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The exhibition welcomed 8,232 visitors with total attendance across the four days reaching 9,774 visits, demonstrating the value visitors placed on attending for more than one day. There was an increase in international visitors compared with the previous edition. The top 10 countries attending outside Turkey include Iran, Bulgaria, Algeria, Greece, Tunisia, Jordan, Ukraine, Iraq, Lebanon and Germany.

44 per cent of visitors were final decision makers and 81 per cent of attendees were involved in the decision-making process, highlighting that FESPA Eurasia is a strong ‘buying’ show. It may be noted here that FESPA Eurasia aimed at reinvesting directly back into the regional Eurasia print community by supporting the Turkish print association, ARED and establishing a Eurasia Partner Committee. The partner committee has a focus to structure the reinvestment in activities which raises awareness of print capabilities, educating printers and print buyers, and to push the industry forward.

Michael Ryan, Group Exhibition Manager at FESPA, commented, “FESPA Eurasia 2016 has once again confirmed the value of FESPA’s event content to rapidly developing markets, with positive feedback from both exhibitors and visitors. This exhibition continues to serve the Turkish print community, as well as visitors and exhibitors from the wider region.I was delighted with the positive feedback from our exhibitors with many commenting on the volume of sales directly at the show.International suppliers such as Aleph, Mimaki, EFI and Canon were just a few of the global brands to introduce new products at the show.”

The 2016 edition of FESPA Eurasia, an event for wide format screen and digital printing, textile printing and garment decoration and signage industry, slated to be held from 8th-11th December at CNR Expo, Istanbul, Turkey, is witnessing the signing up of a number first-time exhibitors.

Mike Ryan, Group Exhibition Manager, FESPA commented, “The continued commitment from both international and local exhibitors to FESPA Eurasia is a sign of confidence in the industry, and as visitor numbers have risen year-on-year, the value of the event is quite evident.”

HP, Xerox and Hollanders distributor BNK Group FPI, adhesive films manufacturer Hexis, textile equipment manufacturer Aleph SRL, transfer printing machines manufacturer Tural Makina, digital textile printing equipment supplier Mert Dijital, ink producer AKER SERİGRAFİ and textile printing machines manufacturer Özmak Makina are among first time exhibitors at the four-day event.

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Alessandro Manes, Managing Director, Aleph SRL explains, “FESPA Eurasia 2016 is the perfect business platform in order for us to strengthen our brand in this market and to support our distributor. We believe that it is the right time to showcase our technology and commitment to the global textile industry.”

A number of exhibitors have also expanded their stand footprint this time around, such as Optimum Digital Planet, Lidya Grup, İstanbul Reklam, Süstaş and Karya Tekstil, with GFK Dijital increasing their stand by 50 per cent. Bülent Uygur, General Manager, GFK Dijital informs “We are increasing our investment at FESPA Eurasia 2016 because we have new distributor relationships and will therefore present more machines.”

ITM Texpo Eurasia 2016, an international textile machinery exhibition, welcomed over 49,700 visitors when it took place recently at the Beylikdüzü Tüyap Convention and Congress Centre, Istanbul, Turkey, attracting the sector’s leading textile technology representatives.

Organised by Tüyap Fairs and Exhibitions Organization Inc. & Teknik Fairs Ltd. in partnership with the Cooperation of TEMSAD (Turkish Textile & Machinery Industrialists Association), ITM 2016 provided a great opportunity to foreign and local participants to present their new technologies in areas like, yarns, knitting, weaving, dyeing, printing, finishing and hosiery machines, sub-industries and chemicals. More than 1,000 textile technology producers presented their latest models in operation at the show.

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Among exhibitors, a great number of textile machinery specialists presented their innovations. Shima Seiki, a leading computerized knitting machine manufacturer, featured its flagship MACH2XS WHOLEGARMENT knitting machine with original SlideNeedle on four needle beds and spring-loaded movable sinkers, as well as the compact SWG091N2 for producing small items and accessories.

Besides that, Italian hosiery knitting machine builder Busi Giovanni presented the company’s J-TERRY and Busi MEDICAL TERRY PANTYHOSE single cylinder sock machines. Groz-Beckert, a leading provider of industrial machine needles, precision parts and fine tools, showcased CircularKnit, a circular knitting machine replica made of acrylic glass visualizing 14 different knitting technologies from gauge E10 to E50.

Also present at the fair, Monforts presented a wide range of advanced innovations and developments, including the new version of the Eco-Applicator for knitted fabrics. Karl Mayer, another German machinery maker, exhibited its new HKS 4-M EL tricot machine and Size Box VSB – an innovative sizing technology.

Japanese leading computerized knitting machine manufacturer, SHIMA SEIKI is set to present latest knitting technologies – WHOLEGARMENT knitting machines, computerized flat knitting machines, inkjet printing machines and 3D Design System at the upcoming edition of ITM Texpo Eurasia 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey from June 1-4.

The manufacturer will showcase a wide range of its products, including new proposals in seam-free WHOLEGARMENT knitting technology that offers an alternative to labour-intensive manufacturing in international markets. Its flagship MACH2XS WHOLEGARMENT knitting machine and the compact SWG091N2 for producing smaller WHOLEGARMENT items and accessories will also be exhibited at the event.

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Also on display will be SRY computerized flat knitting machines featuring specialized loop presser beds. While SHIMA SEIKI’s inkjet printing series will demonstrate high speed, high quality printing directly on fabrics and even finished goods, its latest version of SDS-ONE APEX3 3D design system, which provides comprehensive support throughout the apparel supply chain, integrating production into efficient workflow from yarn development, product planning, design, production and sales promotion, will also be featured at ITM Texpo Eurasia 2016.

World’s leading privately held provider of advanced weaving solutions, including best-in-class weaving machines, spare parts and integrated services, Itema is all set to exhibit innovations at the upcoming edition of ITM 2016 at the Istanbul TÜYAP Fair Convention and Congress Centre in Istanbul, Turkey, from June 1-4. The company will showcase four weaving machines – one airjet (A9500) and three rapier looms (R9500terry, R9500p, R9500 and R9500p).

“Turkey and the surrounding area represents for Itema as one of the most strategically important regions in the world. We have been in these markets for more than 30 years and our technology is very well represented and loved by our Customers. ITM follows closely in the footsteps of our Itema Innovation Roadshow in Bursa last April, where we presented first-hand the very latest developments to our Customers, and not only. We look forward to get another occasion to demonstrate to the widest audience possible why Itema technology is deservedly enjoying such a boom,” averred Carlo Rogora, CEO, Itema Group.

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Itema’s booth at ITM 2016 will be 450 square metre-wide, the largest booth in the weaving hall 2. The company states that booth is the same avant-garde, modern and stylish design as at ITMA last November.