Workshop in Cairo brings together 23 Italian textile machinery companies and over 120 Egyptian industry operators

A workshop focused on Italian textile technologies concluded in Cairo on 5 and 6 May 2026, bringing together Italian textile machinery manufacturers and Egyptian textile industry representatives to discuss innovation, industrial modernization, and sector development.

The initiative was organised by ICE Agency and ACIMIT, with support from the Italian Embassy in Cairo and UNIDO. The event included participation from 23 Italian textile machinery companies and more than 120 Egyptian operators.

Cairo workshop highlights textile industry cooperation

The workshop focused on advanced textile technologies and solutions for the Egyptian textile industry, with discussions centered on industrial development opportunities and the role of Italian technology in modernization processes.

Italian textile machinery manufacturers presented technologies related to finishing, weaving, and spinning, which according to ACIMIT remain the most requested solutions among Egyptian textile companies.

During the event, speakers highlighted the importance of technology transfer and specialist training in supporting the medium- and long-term competitiveness of Egypt’s textile sector.

Egypt remains leading African market for Italian textile machinery

According to ACIMIT data, Italian exports of textile machinery to Egypt reached €72 million in 2025, making Egypt the leading African market for the Italian textile machinery industry.

“Egypt is now one of the most dynamic and strategic markets for our sector,” said Marco Salvadè, President of ACIMIT. “The strong participation of Italian companies in the Cairo workshop demonstrates the desire to further strengthen industrial collaboration between the two countries. Italian technologies can make a tangible contribution to the competitiveness of the Egyptian textile industry, particularly in processes focused on quality, sustainability and production efficiency. The Cairo workshop is also part of a wider programme of initiatives aimed at promoting Italy’s presence at ITMA Hannover 2027, the world’s leading event dedicated to textile and clothing technologies, where Italian companies will once again showcase the best of textile machinery innovation.”

Italian companies participate in workshop

The workshop featured participation from the following Italian companies:
Cubotex, Color Service, Corino Macchine, Danitech Engineering And Solutions, Dover Industries Italy, Erhardt Piu’ Leimer, Itema, L.A.I.P., Lawer, Marzoli Machines Textile, M.C.S. Officina Meccanica, Mesdan, Monti – Mac, Nexia, Noseda, Pinter Caipo Italia, Reggiani Macchine, Salvade’, Savio Macchine Tessili, Stalam, Tecnorama, Tonello, Waternext.