If you are in the textile business then this is an event to watch out for, especially if you wish to connect with Kenyan textile industry and rest of the African nations. 1st time hosted in Nairobi, this Textile Technology & Engineering sector specific International business event connecting World to Kenya & Africa.
This is an open & unique forum for textile manufacturers, exporters, cotton farmers, investors, entrepreneurs, agents, dealers/distributors looking at expanding their business in textiles and or exploring diversification of business into textiles.
ITME Africa 2023 is sure platform to reboot, reinvent, and rejuvenate the Textile Industry of the continent with innovative solutions from across spinning, weaving, processing, and accessories segment. It has a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for eco-friendly and top-in-class textile chemicals and finishes. The show is a must-visit for yarn and fabric weavers, fashion designers, textile-integrated plant owners, and processers to get insights into the state-of-the-art textile and yarn processing industry. The new era of digital print technology is also on display. The spinning solutions at ITME Africa & ME are your best fit to upgrade and spin huge profits. The weaving and knitting advanced technology will help in adapting mass production and also reduce the consumption of water and power which will ensure to fabricate profitable business.
Highlights of the event creating new business partnerships
- Meet best of companies displaying technology excellence from across the top textile technology-dominated countries in machinery, accessories, components and services for spinning, weaving, processing, digital printing, garmenting, fashion and fabrics as under.
- Around 60 exhibitors from India will showcase efficient and high-class deliverable textile engineering and technology products providing “Value for money, Comprehensive, Modernizing options for manufacturing facilities. To name a few; Lakshmi Machine Works Limited, Lakshmi Card Clothing Manufacturing Company Private Limited, Laxmi Shuttleless Looms Pvt. Ltd., Lathia Rubber Mfg. Co. Pvt. Ltd., Colorjet India Limited, Yamuna Machine Works Ltd., Simta Machinery Pvt. Ltd., Erhardt+ Leimer (India) Pvt. Ltd., Elgi Electric And Industries Limited, Krsna Engineering Works, A.T.E. Enterprises Private Limited, The Indian Card Clothing Co. Ltd., Kaeser Compressors Ltd.
- 9 Italian Companies exhibiting at Italian Pavilion organized by ACIMIT & ITA viz., Siatex Srl, Ferraro Spa, Bianco Spa, Reggiani Machine SpA, and many more.
- 24 Companies from China bringing cost competitive solutions.
- 21 Companies from Turkey, Egypt, Kenya, Germany, Austria, Ethiopia & Taiwan.
- Expression of Interest from the participants: What that expect from Kenyan Textile Industry
- “We are quite enthusiastic to participate in ITME AFRICA 2023 exhibition. We trust it will give us immense and enormous opportunities to explore the business potential across African market, all under one roof. With the second version in its series of ITME AFRICA, we anticipate this exhibition will give us perfect platform to expand our business prospects in AFRICA TEXTILE MARKET.” – Mr. Jagadeesan from Lakshmi Card Clothing, India.
- “ITME Society to hold the 2nd edition of ITME Africa in Kenya. We believe Africa would be THE production hub for textiles in next decade. We look forward to a successful event and wish the best.” – Mangesh Chaudhari, V.P. Marketing, Peass Industrial Engineers Pvt. Ltd., India.
- “Excited to be part of ITME Africa 2023, showcasing our, HTHP Yarn & Fiber Dyeing Machines for textiles and contributing to industry progress through technology.” – Mr. Manoj Shirsat, Manoj Engineering, India.
- Academic & Innovative Technology discussion for 360 degrees development of Textiles
- Addressing the need of Kenyan Industry is the Technical session on 1st December 2023 on Good Practices of cultivating quality cotton fibre | Importance of Physical properties of cotton in textile industry by Dr. Asha Rani, Secretary cum Chief cotton breeder from The SIMA Cotton Development & Research Association who is the chief scientist and well reputed in her field.
▪ It is imperative that Kenyan cotton farmers get full advantage of this seminar and interact with technocrats and experts during this seminar.
- Listen to Ideas & Best Practices for spinning profits in Textile Industry by Mr. Ramanadane, CEO – Global Operations, Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd. (LMW), a flagship spinning machinery manufacturer from India and one of the top companies in the world, sharing their market expertise especially useful for developing economies on 30th November 2023.
- Other eminent speakers representing Kenya – A Success story Textile Business & Investment Mr. Jas Bedi, KEPSA | Chairman – Kenya Export Promotion & Branding Agency | Managing Director – Bedi Investments Limited (BIL)
- Speaking on Kenya- The Next Big Destination for Textile Manufacturing, Mr. Richard Cheruiyot, Board Chairman, Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA).
- Presenting Financial Scheme for Investment & Capital Goods Sourcing; focus – India by Mr. Naveen Joon, Resident Representative, East Africa, Exim Bank India.
- Session on Financial solution for Start-ups, Entrepreneurs in Textile Segment by Mr. Vinay Kumar Rathi, Bank of Baroda, Kenya.
- Other reputed speakers & Panelists are Mr. Benjamin Chesang, Manager, Research, Planning and Innovation – Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA), Prof. Thomas Kipkurgat, Managing Director, Rivatex East Africa Limited, Mr. Hitesh Wadher, Vice President (International Business & B2B), Head of Marketing, Neochem Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Arun Varshney, VP & Business Head – Textiles, Color Jet India Ltd. – India, Mr. Updeep Singh – Textile Expert – India, Mr. Roberto Cortinovis, Area sales Manager, Business Unit Warp Preparation, Karl Mayer Rotal S.r.l. – Italy, Mr. Rajeev Johari, C.E.O. – Global Operations, Lux Industries Ltd. – J.M. Hosiery Division – India
- Doing business with Kenya – Connect with the right people at the right time at ITME Africa 2023.
- Find out what Kenya has to offer for your textile business.
- To channel the formation of technology ventures and partnership development.
- Connect with:
- The Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA)
- KenInvest
- Gatsby Africa
- Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KNCCI)
- Fashion Agenda Africa (FAA)
- KEPSA
Intermingle and network with likeminded entrepreneurs and business delegates from 38 countries to expand your network across the African continent and other parts of middle east under one roof.
Register now https://ems.india-itme.com/#/visitorregistration/1 to visit, explore, network and expand your world to the multitude of opportunities paving way to your future prosperity.
