Held on 4 – 6 September this year, Cinte
Techtextil China will feature expected 500-plus exhibitors from around 20
countries and regions, particularly in the nonwovens and weaving machinery sectors,
ensuring a wide range of sourcing options for both domestic and international
buyers.
ANDRITZ Nonwoven is just one of overseas
machinery brands that see the growing
potential. “China is one of the biggest
markets in terms of installed capacity, and shows
quite promising potential for the future. In the past years, we’ve seen rapid
growth in products such as disposable face masks,” Laurent Jallat said.
ANDRITZ responds to this demand with their
neXline spunlace eXcelle line which features state-of-the-art TT card web
forming and JetlaceEssentiel hydro entanglement units for high capacity and
speed.
The DiloGroup also reported an increase in
demand for their products in China. “China is one of our biggest markets,”
explained Dominik Foshag. “We have
procured huge orders from China, as Chinese customers are considering German
technology more frequently nowadays.”
Oerlikon will introduce its spunbond
technology to the Chinese market this year, and is expecting to conclude
initial contracts at the fair due to increased demand for overseas products. “Chinese
manufacturers are no longer satisfied with lower product quality, but want to
exceed Western quality levels. The products must now meet stricter customer
requirements and legal standards, some of which are significantly higher than
other international standards,” Lena Kachelmaier said.
Truetzschler Nonwovens has also noticed
this trend. Jutta Stehr commented: “Asian markets have set new standards
concerning quality in nonwovens. For instance, making disposable wipes from
cotton fibres is a trend originating in Asia. The luxurious feeling of cotton
combined with the requirement for eco-friendly products will further drive
demand in China and elsewhere.”
Weaving machine supplier Itema has also
noticed strong demand in China for products made in Italy. “Especially for technical fabrics, imported machinery is highly
evaluated and appreciated by Chinese customers. In recent years, we experienced significant growth in the sale of its Made-in-Italy
weaving machines in China, and in other APAC countries,” Matteo De
Micheli outlined.
In addition to these renowned overseas brands, a strong line-up of Chinese machinery producers
will also feature at the fair, including Changshu Weicheng Non-Woven Equipment
and Shijiazhuang Textile Machinery.