TMAS, Textile Machinery Association of Sweden, is now firmly established in Vietnam. Our long-term commitment means that our advanced production technology, innovative solutions and equipment are here to help build Vietnam to be a leading textile and garments manufacture on the global arena.
The Vietnamese textile and garment industry has a history that dates back hundreds of years and is still one of the most important sectors of the country’s economy. Today, there are over 6,000 textile and garment manufacturing companies with about 2.5 million employees, making Vietnam the third top garment exporter in the world.
TMAS, Textile Machinery Association of Sweden, has established a local office in the 7th district of Ho Chi Minh City. Heading the office is Mr. Tran Phuoc Thanh, Business Development Representative for TMAS in Vietnam.
TMAS provides customers with highly innovative products including machineries, equipment and solutions to support our customers in their production processes. Our customers can rest assured that with TMAS they get the highest levels quality, productivity and service. All TMAS companies have representative and technical service world-wide to provide reliable technical support and after sales service at the right time. This is key to why our customers stay with us well over time, and rely on us to help them grow and succeed, said Mr. Tran.
This makes it all the more essential for the technological advancements and innovative production processes to be introduced. Vietnam is poised for expansive growth and development, and TMAS member companies see the tremendous potential and the endless possibilities for adding value to an important local industry.
“We see our involvement in the Vietnamese textile industry as just beginning. We have been steadily building business since early 2017. Our deep understanding of the market, knowledge and competence make us very positive about our plans for tapping into exciting new opportunities that will benefit our customers and ourselves. As well as help the local industry and communities to prosper, “said Therese Premler- Andersson, Secretary General,
TMAS.TMAS member companies are all well-established leaders in various areas of the textile manufacturing process. The companies offer a unique combination of production expertise, textile manufacturing knowledge, and superior products and services. “The Vietnamese textile industry will continue to grow as it shifts over to new technologies and automation.
We will shift from lower end clothing items to high end fashion and top-quality garments. The coming years are going to be extremely important and interesting for the textile industry in Vietnam,” said Mr. Tran.
TMAS president, Mikael Äremann was in Vietnam in early 2018, and is convinced of Vietnam’s growing importance as a major market for the innovative Swedish association. “Our member companies are highly competent and quality focused. We work closely together to capitalize on our combined strength and resources. In this way, our customers
benefit from operational synergies to achieve optimum levels of performance and efficiency. “
TMAS has a strong commitment to promoting environmental and social sustainability, whereby smart solutions are of the highest priority. The goal of all member companies is always to achieve better performance and efficiency while maintaining the highest levels of quality.
TMAS is very proud to be present at SaigonTex 2018, the biggest and most influential expo for the textile and garment industry of Vietnam. This major textile and machinery trade fair will be held between 11-14 April in Ho Chi Minh City, and will be an excellent platform to showcase innovative Swedish technology, knowledge and quality. TMAS looks forward to meeting a great many existing and potential customers at this major event. Visit us at
stand 1P-25 Hall A1.
We are TMAS
9 companies are members of TMAS, each in the forefront of their own specific segment, with a long successful history and a passion for textile manufacturing. ACG Nyström AB (www.acgnystrom.se) We offer solutions within cutting, sewing, embroidery, garment printing and product life management for textile products. The product range extends from the simplest needle to large complex machines for industry.
The company often has a unique role as the link between the world’s leading equipment manufacturers and customers in the important development process.
TMAS members
Baldwin Jimek AB (www.baldwintech.com)
Baldwin’s areas of expertise are SMART Process Automation Solutions with focus on: Spray Applications
Systems, Impregnation and Remoistening Systems, Fluid Treatment including Filtration, and UV and Infrared /
Hot Air technology. We offer our customers a broad range of market-leading technologies, products and
systems that guarantee and enhance the quality of industrial produced products with a focus on improving the
economic and environmental efficiency of the production process.
Eltex of Sweden AB (www.eltex.se)
Eltex is a leading company in weft and yarn supervision. The core activity is to develop yarn break sensors and tension monitors together with OEM customers. Close cooperation between Eltex and the machine makers is essential for the business. This is the basis for the market leading position the company has today. Knowledge of yarn break detection and tension monitoring, combined with the machine makers know-how ensures that the sensors have the highest performance and quality.
ES Automatic Solution AB (www.esautomatex.com)
We specialize in automated machines for the home textile industry. We promote new machines from our partner Automatex Inc. in Canada for this industry segment. Today, we can offer solutions from full-scale production to small specialized production. We also trade with refurbished automatic sewing machines from AKAB of Sweden AB. This offers full flexibility regarding customer requests and requirements, tailored to their investment budget.
Eton Systems AB (www.etonsystems.com)
Eton Systems globally provides material handling systems consisting of individually addressable product carriers, automatically finding its way to the correct operation. The systems are designed to eliminate manual transportation and minimize handling, radically increasing the time for adding value to customer’s products. Eton Systems is the innovator and world’s leading supplier of the Unit Production System (UPS), a productivity and management system developed specifically for use in the apparel, home textile and light product industries.
IRO AB (www.iroab.com)
IRO is the market leader in the development and production of yarn feeding equipment, manufacturing and supplying a comprehensive range of yarn feeders and accessories for the textile industry. IRO products are developed with the most advanced technologies and resources, which coupled with unrivalled expertise and experience ensures the production of high quality products at a competitive price. IRO feeders utilize the latest high-tech “Permanent Magnet Motor” technology, which IRO offers as a unique, customized solution for applications also outside of the textile industry, competitively priced even in small quantities.
ACG Kinna Automatic AB (www.kinnaautomatic.se)
We are a leading manufacturer of textile machinery for fully automated production lines for quilts, pillows and bed sets. From fabrics to finished packed product. The company’s goal is to increase profits for our customer through machines and production lines that make the process more efficient and to simplify the daily work for our customers. ACG Kinna Automatic offers a wide range of tailor-made machinery and production lines, mainly for the home textile industry, worldwide.
Svegea of Sweden AB (www.svegea.se)
Svegea offers the most complete line of Collarette cutters, Slitting machines and Bias Cutting range. The machines are world renowned for their ability to produce the highest quality trim at top speeds. The Svegea product range provides solutions for all knits, t-shirts, children’s wear, bias/ waistband and home textile manufacturers.
Texo AB (www.texo.se)
TEXO is one of the world´s leading manufacturers of weaving looms for production of Paper Machine Clothing and Industrial Technical Fabrics. More than two thirds of the looms for the paper industry have been supplied by TEXO. The company also provides customers with rebuilds and retrofits of existing looms, which helps them increase productivity and meet their quality demands. TEXO operates on the global market with offices in Europe, Asia-Pacific & the Americas.
