Italian textile technology manufacturer Tomsic Advanced Technologies sees Egypt as a market with considerable long-term potential for spinning laboratory equipment and quality-control solutions.
Speaking with Kohan Textile Journal during EGY Stitch & Tex 2026, Vice President Ladi Tomsic discussed the company’s laboratory technologies, its partnership with NOBELTEX and the factors that could support further textile investment in Egypt.
EGY Stitch & Tex 2026 took place from September 24 to 27 at the Cairo International Convention Centre in Nasr City, Cairo.
Tomsic is a privately owned family company established by Carlo Tomsic in 1956. The business is currently managed by the second generation of the Tomsic family, with brothers Silvan and Ladi Tomsic having joined the company’s management in 1992.
The company began by developing electronic systems, boards and technical services for VOUK, an Italian textile machinery manufacturer specialising in draw frames. This cooperation allowed Tomsic to develop experience in draw-frame autolevelling, sliver quality monitoring and textile laboratory systems.
Following the end of its cooperation with VOUK in 1997, Tomsic entered the international market with its own textile testing and quality-control technologies. The company opened an expanded production and office facility in 2003 and today develops its products at its plant in Gorizia, Italy.
Ladi Tomsic Discusses Textile Testing and Egypt’s Market Potential
Kohan Textile Journal: Could you introduce Tomsic Advanced Technologies and the products you are presenting to the Egyptian market?
Ladi Tomsic: Tomsic is an Italian company specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly for the spinning industry.
We provide complete laboratory solutions covering the different stages of the spinning process, from fibre testing to drawing, sliver, roving and yarn testing.
We first approached the Egyptian market many years ago. Two years ago, we began working with the NOBELTEX agency, and through this cooperation, we have already completed some sales.
I believe Egypt represents a market with considerable potential for our company. However, developing this market requires consistent work. We need to maintain our presence, visit customers and introduce our other products.
Building customer trust is essential if we want to establish a successful and lasting position in the Egyptian market.
Kohan Textile Journal: How do you assess the current condition of Egypt’s textile industry?
Ladi Tomsic: Egypt is a market with strong potential. The textile industry is currently experiencing difficulties in many parts of the world. Egypt is also affected by these challenges, but perhaps not to the same extent as some other countries.
I have seen many Italian companies investing in Egypt’s textile sector. There can be several reasons for this, including energy costs and labour costs.
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Kohan Textile Journal: How do you see the future of Egypt within the wider African textile market?
Ladi Tomsic: The stability of a country is a very important consideration for investors. Africa contains many markets with considerable textile potential, but stability remains a challenge in several countries.
For this reason, I believe Egypt will continue to be a promising market for the textile industry in the future.
