At ITMA Asia Singapore 2025, Kohan Textile Journal spoke with Mr. Arnau Farré, Sales Manager of TVE Escale, the Barcelona-based leader in textile finishing machinery. The company drew significant attention with its new Industry 4.0 solutions designed to transform data management, utility monitoring, and sustainability across textile production lines.
First Time Exhibiting at ITMA Asia—and a Strong Impression
Although TVE Escale previously attended ITMA Shanghai only as visitors, this marked the company’s first official participation at ITMA Asia.
“People always spoke very positively about the previous ITMA Singapore. Finally being here as exhibitors, we are very happy,” said Farré.
“We are meeting visitors not only from Asia, but also South America and Europe. The diversity allows us to reach everyone.”
The large international turnout created strong engagement opportunities for the company.
Leading the Shift Toward Sustainable, Efficient Textile Finishing
TVE Escale used the exhibition to debut its latest advancements in Industry 4.0 technologies, focusing on automation, real-time monitoring, and resource efficiency.
“We are developing software systems to monitor our machines and control utility consumption—water, steam, and chemicals—because these are key points for making processes more sustainable and efficient,”
Farré explained.
The new digital platform collects data from each machine, enabling:
- Real-time visualization of machine performance
- Full monitoring of utility consumption
- Tracking efficiency KPIs
- Reducing waste and operational costs
- Improving environmental performance
- Providing complete process traceability
Industry 4.0: Data, Automation, and Environmental Responsibility
According to Farré, the global textile finishing sector is rapidly embracing modernization.
“All of us must improve every day. The industry is moving toward more efficient, more automated, and more environmentally friendly processes. Sustainability is the main direction.”
TVE Escale’s developments address these industry demands directly.
Full Traceability for Every Meter of Fabric
One of the company’s key highlights is its new data-collection system offering end-to-end traceability:
“We collect all process data so customers can follow the complete traceability of each and every meter of fabric they produce,”
he said.
“This is what we are presenting here.”
With global brands requesting detailed sustainability information, this level of monitoring strengthens customers’ competitiveness.
A Strong Debut in Singapore
TVE Escale’s first participation at ITMA Asia Singapore successfully showcased its commitment to digital transformation and sustainability—values increasingly essential for modern textile finishing.
With Industry 4.0 applications, advanced monitoring tools, and a focus on environmental efficiency, the company demonstrated why it remains one of Europe’s most trusted names in textile finishing machinery.
