Textile Colourant and Chemical Leaders Forum and Nonwovens Forum at ITMA 2015 draw strong industry support
ITMA has been the world's most established textile and garment machinery exhibition since 1951. Over the years, it has been a catalyst for change and competitiveness for the industry.
- (1888PressRelease) June 06, 2015 - ITMA 2015 has attracted various industry groups to initiate activities that address critical sectorial concerns, as well as challenges faced by the textile, garment and fashion industry.
The drive towards sustainability in the entire textile and garment value chain is increasingly integrated with enlightened business practices, and innovative technology holds the key to environmental sustainability.
The exhibition, billed as the world's largest textile and garment manufacturing technology showcase, will be complemented by a wide range of knowledge sharing events that will feature discussions on issues that impact the industry's sustainability.
Among the exciting events are the Textile Colourant and Chemical Leaders Forum and Nonwovens Forum @ ITMA 2015.
Textile Colourant and Chemical Leaders Forum
Launched at ITMA 2011, the forum was a success, drawing lively participation from colour and chemical professionals, and fashion and sports brand owners from around the world. This year, the agenda will focus on sustainability in dyeing and finishing processes and participants will be updated on industry opportunities and best practices.
Covering a comprehensive range of issues, such as current challenges, solutions and future trends, the one-day forum on 14 November is divided into three sessions:
- The issue: topics related to chemical pollution and environmental issues and how these impact the market place
- The solution: how does the supply chain respond
- The future: what are the trends and/or game changers moving forward
Alessandro Gigli, board member of the Association of Italian Textile Chemists and Colourists who chairs the forum programme committee, said: "Topics to be covered include the chemical/colourant suppliers' response to current environmental issues, updates on REACH regulation, new dyeing and printing technologies and their impact in a more sustainable supply chain.
"We have received many paper submissions as there is strong interest in sustainability issues impacting the textile and garment industry. We hope the forum will be a focal point for meaningful dialogues which will contribute to improvements in this sector."
Besides Mr. Gigli, other members of the committee are:
- Andrew Filarowski, Society of Dyers and Colourists
- Enrique Meltzer, Latin American Federation of Textile Chemists
- Jan Marek, The International Federation of Associations of Textile Chemists and Colourists
- Janak Mehta, The Dyestuff Manufacturers Association of India
To-date, the confirmed speakers include
- Alberto Gallina from Benetton Group srl. who is representing the ZDHC Group
- Prof. Giuseppe Rosace from Department of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Bergamo
- John Mowbray, owner and founder of UK-based B2B publisher, MCL Global
- Prof. Marc VanParys, President at UNITEX
Nonwovens Forum
To be held on 16 November, the Nonwovens Forum @ ITMA is jointly organised by EDANA and MP Expositions. The forum will address pertinent issues, challenges and opportunities in the rapidly evolving world of nonwovens.
Pierre Conrath, Sustainability & Public Affairs Director, EDANA (Belgium) who will kick-off the forum with an introduction on the nonwovens industry, said: "The programme is built around the theme - ''Nonwovens: A World of Growth and Opportunities'. Presentations on the latest applications and finishings will benefit ITMA visitors who are involved in or have the intention to move into nonwovens manufacturing. Participants will find it very useful to be able to visit the ITMA exhibition and view many of the technologies on show at the exhibition."
The first session will focus on applications and technologies for nonwovens:
- Overview of Nonwoven Production Technologies and Applications by Laurent Jallat, Head of Marketing Department, ANDRITZ Nonwoven (France)
- From Melt to Nonwoven: Spunbond Lines for Technical Applications by Martin Rademacher, Sales Manager & Ingo Mahlmann, Senior Manager Product Management Nonwoven, Oerlikon Neumag (Germany)
- Nonwoven Production Lines Installed by a General Contractor by Johann Philipp Dilo, General Manager, Dilo Group (Germany)
The second session explores added value ingredients and finishing for nonwovens:
- Spin Finishes and Additives in the Production of Nonwovens by Stephan Reil, Marketing Manager Nonwoven, Pulcra Chemicals (Germany)
- Added Value Through Selected Functionalisation of Nonwovens by Michael Bildhauer, Head Technical Service Fibre Auxiliaries & Robert Zyschka, Head Technical Service Coating/Finishing, CHT R. BEITLICH (Germany)
- Advantages of Ultrasonic in Web Splicing Applications by Pierre Croutelle, Sales Manager - Nonwoven/Textile & Plastic Division, Spoolex (France)
- Striking Colors and Performance for PP SpunMelt Nonwovens by Francis Baud, Global Fibre Marketing Head, Clariant (Switzerland)
- The Nonwovens Industry and Markets in Numbers by Jacques Prigneaux, Market Analysis and Economic Affairs Director, EDANA (Belgium)
In addition to the forums, ITMA participants can gain valuable insights on new technologies and research at the Research & Innovation Pavilion's Speakers Platform. ITMA 2015 will also feature the World Textile Summit, a high-level knowledge sharing platform on 13 November. Co-located with ITMA 2015 is the Digital Textile Conference on 15 November.
ITMA 2015 will be held at the Fiera Milano Rho from 12 to 19 November 2015. It showcases end-to-end solutions for the entire textile and garment making chain. The exhibition has a gross size of over 200,000 square metres. To-date, over 1,500 exhibitors from 47 economies have signed up to take part in the exhibition. Visitors can purchase their ITMA 2015 badge online in order to enjoy early-bird rates.
To register or for more information on conferences at ITMA 2015, please visit www.itma.com or contact Angelica Madrid at angelicamadrid ( @ ) mpinetwork dot com dot
About CEMATEX & ITMA
The European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (CEMATEX) comprises national textile machinery associations from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. It is the owner of ITMA and ITMA ASIA. Considered the 'Olympics' of textile machinery exhibitions, ITMA has a 64-year history of displaying the latest in machinery and software for every single work process of textile making. It is held every four years in Europe.
About MP Expositions
MP Expositions is a subsidiary of MP International Pte Ltd, a professional exhibition and conference organiser established in Singapore in 1987. To date, MP has organised and managed over 2,000 major national, regional and international events, including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2009 Leaders' Week. It is the organiser of ITMA 2011 and 2015, and ITMA ASIA 2001 and 2005. It is also co-organiser of the ITMA ASIA+CITME shows 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2014. A member of the Pico group, MP International is headquartered in Singapore with a global footprint across Asia and Europe. MP's success with various partners is a testimony of its ability to identify opportunities and maximise the rewards for win-win partnerships.
About EDANA
EDANA serves more than 240 companies across 37 countries in the nonwovens and related industries, helping its members to design their future. The Association's mission is to create the foundation for sustainable growth of the nonwovens and related industries through active promotion, education and dialogue. Information about upcoming events can be found at www.edana.org
Issued by CEMATEX and MP Expositions.
Ms Maria Avery
CEMATEX
Tel: +44 7967 477305
Email: info ( @ ) cematex dot com
www.cematex.com
Ms Daphne Poon
MP Expositions Pte Ltd
Tel: +65 6393 0238
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