German Pavilion Will Highlight Textile Tech At CAITME

CAITME 2024, set for 11-14 September in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, will feature a significant presence from VDMA member companies, with around 25 participants showcasing their innovations. Notably, 13 of these companies will exhibit within the official German Pavilion, a space organized by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and initiated by VDMA. Among those represented in this dedicated area are industry leaders such as Brückner Textile Technologies, Erbatech, Georg Sahm, Groz-Beckert, Heusch, KARL MAYER STOLL Textilmaschinenfabrik, KURIS Spezialmaschinen, Lindauer DORNIER, Oerlikon Textile, Stäubli Bayreuth, STC Spinnzwirn, THIES, and Xetma Vollenweider.

These VDMA members will present cutting-edge technology tailored for the textile sector, with a strong emphasis on advancements in sustainability and digitalization. Their participation underscores the ongoing evolution of textile machinery and the importance of these innovations for the future of the industry.

In 2023, Germany solidified its position as the second-largest supplier of textile machinery and accessories to Uzbekistan, exporting goods worth 85 million euros, with only China surpassing these figures. Uzbekistan, a leading global producer and exporter of cotton, boasts a fully integrated production chain within the sector. Recent years have seen the Uzbek government drive significant economic reforms, with the textile industry emerging as a key area for investment, particularly in expanding downstream production processes such as fabric making, finishing, and dyeing.

Dr. Harald Weber, Managing Director of the VDMA Textile Machinery Association, highlighted the critical role of technology in maintaining competitiveness in the global textile industry. He remarked, “CAITME provides an ideal platform for enhancing collaboration between our industry and the Uzbek textile sector, offering opportunities to forge new connections and strengthen existing partnerships.”