The VDMA Textile Machinery Association concluded a highly successful participation at ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025, marking one of its strongest showings in recent years. Speaking to Kohan Textile Journal, Dr. Harald Weber, Managing Director of the Association, reflected on an exceptional exhibition experience, characterized by global engagement, high-quality visitors, and strong industry momentum.
This year, around 70 VDMA member companies exhibited in Singapore, presenting their newest technologies across the entire textile value chain — from spinning, weaving, knitting, and braiding to finishing. Exhibitors highlighted key advancements in efficiency, automation, digitalization, and sustainability, reinforcing Germany’s position as a global innovation leader in textile machinery.
“We had a very international show, with visitors coming from all over the world,”
Dr. Weber said. “Our members are very satisfied — the expectations have been exceeded.”
According to Weber, the strong visitor turnout and high-level decision-makers onsite allowed German machinery manufacturers to engage in productive technical discussions and explore new cooperation opportunities across Asia and beyond.
ITMA 2027 in Hannover
Dr. Weber also emphasized the industry’s excitement for the next major milestone: ITMA 2027, returning to Germany after many years, this time in Hannover.
“Registrations have already started, and the resonance is very positive,” he noted.
“We welcome the global textile community to Germany in 2027, where innovation is at the heart of Europe’s textile machinery industry.”
The upcoming edition will be held under the unifying theme: “Co-Creating the Future of Textiles.”
This slogan underscores the importance of collaboration between technology providers, manufacturers, brands, and innovators to build a more efficient, sustainable, and competitive global textile ecosystem.
Germany: A Global Innovation Hub
Weber highlighted that Germany remains the core of advanced textile engineering, where breakthrough technologies are developed in close partnership with customers worldwide.
“Germany is the center of innovation for the textile machinery industry,” he said.
“Together with our partners, we shape new solutions that secure a prosperous future for the global textile sector.”
Interviewee: Dr. Harald Weber, Managing Director, VDMA Textile Machinery Association
Interview by: Behnam Ghasemi
Event: ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025 (Exhibition concluded)
