German Machinery Manufacturers Report Strong Engagement and Global Reach

Textile Machinery Sector Celebrates a Record-Breaking Showcase of Technology, Collaboration, and Opportunity

VDMA member companies expressed high satisfaction with ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 held in Singapore, calling it a globally connected, innovation-driven exhibition that exceeded expectations in visitor quality, networking, and business outcomes.

The ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 exhibition in Singapore proved to be a remarkable success, drawing over 840 exhibitors from 30 countries and thousands of visitors representing more than 100 nations. The event showcased the true international scale of the textile machinery industry, facilitating dynamic business interactions, project discussions, and numerous confirmed orders. Many VDMA member companies described their experience as “better than expected.”

Dr. Janpeter Horn, Chairman of the VDMA Textile Machinery Association, commented:

“ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 in Singapore has been a real INTERNATIONAL Textile Machinery Exhibition in Asia, attracting visitors from more than 100 countries. The numbers and quality hoped for have been exceeded. In this friendly and well-organised city, smiles were also very much seen at the EXPO during the exhibition.”

Thomas Höpfl, Sales Director at Mahlo, stated:

“The show brought together the right people, the right ideas, and the right energy. It was a truly international event that offered valuable insights and reaffirmed the industry's commitment to innovation. We engaged in constructive discussions with professionals from across Asia.”

Alexander Stampfer, CSO of TRÜTZSCHLER Group, added:

“The event brought together an international mix of visitors and provided high-quality interactions with customers and business partners.”

Werner Volkaert, Managing Director at Sedo Treepoint, shared:

“Singapore was the ideal stage for ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025, drawing a highly engaged global audience. The exhibition proved an excellent platform for dialogue and networking, highlighting innovation and sustainability. With automation and future technologies at the forefront, the event surpassed expectations. Customers are once again ready to invest, signalling renewed confidence and growth opportunities.”

Tobias Schäfer, Vice President of ANDRITZ Nonwoven & Textile, noted:

“The event reaffirmed the importance of personal dialogue in shaping the future of nonwovens and textile technology. The high visitor turnout and focus on innovation reflected the industry’s evolving priorities.”

Kathrin Pleva, Managing Director of PLEVA, said:

“We were impressed by the quality and diversity of visitors. Singapore’s dynamic and well-organised environment provided the perfect setting to exchange ideas, explore new innovations, and strengthen partnerships across Asia. A key focus was improving textile production efficiency during uncertain times.”

Riccarda Dilo, Executive Board Member of DILO Group, commented:

“The exhibition’s strategic location in Singapore connected the Southeast Asian region, positioning it as a central hub for the textile industry.”

Torsten von Koch, Sales Director at Georg Sahm, remarked:

“Selecting Singapore as the venue was absolutely the right decision. Our expectations were exceeded both in terms of visitor quality and international reach.”

Hans-Gerhard Wroblowski, Sales Manager SEA at A. Monforts Textilmaschinen, added:

“The location offered excellent infrastructure and accessibility for ASEAN visitors. We held productive meetings with customers from Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh, who showed strong interest in outerwear finishing, denim, and automation technologies. Many plan to implement their projects in 2026.”

Looking ahead, ITMA 2027 will return to Germany for the first time in two decades, taking place from 16–22 September 2027 in Hannover. The event is expected to attract over 100,000 decision-makers from leading textile-producing countries. Companies interested in exhibiting can register at www.itma.com.

Additionally, the VDMA, in collaboration with Deutsche Messe AG and bnetwork, will host a webinar titled “ITMA 2027: Exhibiting Made Easy” on 12 November 2025 (11:00–12:00 CET). The session, conducted in German, will assist newcomers and returning exhibitors from Germany and Austria. Details are available at vdma.eu – Veranstaltungen & Messen.

The VDMA (Mechanical Engineering Industry Association) represents over 3,600 German and European mechanical and plant engineering companies. Employing approximately 3 million people across the EU, including 1.2 million in Germany, the sector remains the largest industrial employer in the region. Mechanical and plant engineering contributes an estimated €870 billion in turnover across the EU, with 80% of machinery sold originating from domestic manufacturing plants.