International investors eye Indian technical textile market through Techtextil India 2019

by Shrutee K/DNS

In a bid to attract the booming Indian market, international contingents have booked exhibition space at Techtextil India 2019 in full force. The show with over 160 exhibitors will showcase exclusive international pavilions, an exclusive area for the composite industry and knowledge focussed forum - Techtextil India Symposium.

The 7th edition of Techtextil India 2019 will witness strong participation from major international countries and regions, indicating the booming dynamics of the Indian technical textiles industry. Companies like Andritz Küsters GmbH, Europlasma, Hardick Bv, Protechnic S.A.; Laroche SA, Andritz Perfojet Sas, Bombi Meccanica, Sicam, Zimmer, Morchem S.P.A Bookwang Tech, Jr Corporation, KSG Co Ltd and Samwha Machinery are some of the international names presenting on the show floor.

Techtextil India is the leading international trade fair for technical textile and non-woven offering complete solutions of the entire value chain of 12 application areas from Agrotech to Sporttech which address all visitors’ target groups. Attracting investors from all over the country, the show will prove to be a lucrative platform for international companies that will facilitate growth by enabling businesses and professionals to build trade relations, evaluate market trends and share technical expertise.

The sunrise sector of the Indian technical textile industry possesses great potential due to its cost-effectiveness, durability, and versatility within the market. Effective strides taken by the government of India to boost growth and development has also played a major role to entice international companies to view India as a strong market for trade.

With over 160 exhibitors, the international trade fair is a trusted platform organised by well-known B2B exhibition organisers, Meese Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd and a string of successful previous editions has led international companies to choose Techtextil India 2019 as their preferred choice.

Enthusiastic visitors and exhibitors, unique textile innovations, inspiring conversations will experience the progressive atmosphere of Techtextil India 2019 in their retrospective film. At the fair, suppliers and manufacturers of functional apparel fabrics and technical textiles, nonwovens, fibres and yarns, which are used in sports, industrial areas, and outdoor clothing, will be represented from countries like India, Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Taiwan. 

Other prominent names from the industry like Aditya Birla Yarns (P T Elegant), Archroma, Coated Sales, Far Eastern New Century Corporation, Ginni Filaments, Groz Beckert, Lenzing Ag India, Lucky International, SIOEN Industries Montex Glass Fiber, Oerlikon Nonwovon, Park Non Woven Pvt Ltd, Piotex Textech Pvt. Ltd, PyroTex Industries GmbH, Saint Gobain Adfors, Grindwell Norton Ltd, Sarex Chemicals, Shreenath Adhesives, Suntech Geotextile Pvt. Ltd, Supreme Nonwoven and the Filament Factory GmbH will also be present to showcase advanced technologies and solutions to cater various application areas of the industry.

Encouraging the composite industry within technical textiles, the trade fair will also see participation from composite companies that will bring a range of material at “World of Composites”. This platform will host leading companies offering raw materials, metal composites; nano composites; and other composite based industrial products. Some of the companies presenting at the show include Essen International, Jiangyin Desel Environmental Protection Equipment Co., Ltd., Jushi India, Madhu Glasstex Pvt Ltd, Saint Gobain Adfors, Grindwell Norton Ltd., SPG Glass Fibre Pvt. Ltd. and Supertech Fabrics Pvt Ltd.

Additionally, Techtextil India Symposium will also be conducted, which is the premier forum for the technical textiles industry (including nonwovens and composites) bringing together top-level speakers, technical specialists and highly qualified professionals across the industry.

The conference will attract speakers and delegates representing the entire cross-section and stakeholders at a common platform, including the leading machinery manufacturers, raw material suppliers, fabric suppliers, the end-product manufacturers, consultants, startups/new entrepreneurs, investors, research and development companies, testing, and certification authorities and industry associations, major textile institutions, etc.

Poised to be an integral part amidst Indian and international traders for the technical textile market in the country, the show will open an array of opportunities during its schedule from 20 – 22 November 2019 at Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai. www.messefrankfurt.com

Mr. Michael Dehn is the General Manager - Sales & Marketing at Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India, a subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, one of the world’s largest event organisers. He brings over two decades of experience in the exhibition industry and international trade relations. Today, he is responsible for the full exhibition portfolio in India where he is mandated with the strategic development of exhibitions as well as inspiring ideas and avenues to maximize sustainable growth, oversee sales strategy and drive business development by identifying opportunities. Michael holds a Diploma in Business Management from the University of Cooperative Education Ravensburg. He is bi-lingual in German and English and is also fluent in oral French.

Mr. Rajul Manek is a Board Member and the Executive Director of Messe Frankfurt Asia Holding Ltd, a subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, one of the world’s largest event organizers. He has over 20 years of experience in the exhibition industry covering Europe, Eastern Europe including Russia and CIS as well as Asia including over 10 years in India. Raj’s expertise covers the whole spectrum of the exhibition organization business – from launching events in various different markets and industry sectors to identifying, establishing and managing profitable business partnerships with another exhibition number of countries. In the past 5 years, he has managed to grow the company’s turnover from 1.5 million Euros to 10 million Euros. An ardent football fan and a fitness enthusiast who never misses his workout, Raj has managed to turn his passion into a business vision with the recent acquisition of the country's biggest Fitness exhibition and was featured as “NRI Achiever” and “Business Men in the News” and leading publications in recent years.

Background information on Messe Frankfurt: Messe Frankfurt is the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organiser with its own exhibition grounds. With more than 2,500 employees at 30 locations, the company generates annual sales of around €718 million. We have close ties with our industry sectors and serve our customers’ business interests efficiently within the framework of our Fairs & Events, Locations and Services business fields. One of the Group’s key USPs is its closely knit global sales network, which extends throughout the world. Our comprehensive range of services – both onsite and online – ensures that customers worldwide enjoy consistently high quality and flexibility when planning, organising and running their events. The wide range of services includes renting exhibition grounds, trade fair construction and marketing, personnel and food services. Headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, the company is owned by the City of Frankfurt (60 percent) and the State of Hesse (40 percent).