2024 Cinte Techtextil China
Cinte Techtextil China 2024 closes after promoting East-West nonwovens and technical textiles business exchange，the German pavilion is making a strong comeback.
Shanghai, 10 October 2024. In the face of an evolving economic landscape, the technical textiles and nonwovens sectors are often at the forefront of adaptation and innovation. Such was the case at the recently concluded Cinte Techtextil China 2024, attracting nearly 400 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions and nearly 17,000 visits (2023: 15,542), with visitors hailing from 77 countries and regions. Taking place from 19 – 21 September across three halls at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, the most extensive product groups at the fair comprised nonwovens; technology, equipment and accessories; and woven fabrics, laid webs, knitted fabrics, and braidings. Highlights included a range of innovation and sustainability focused fringe events, and the return of the German Pavilion and European Zone, with participants touting the domestic market’s renewed potential across a range of application areas.
Speaking as the show wrapped up three successful days of business, Ms Wilmet Shea, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, said: “Once again, this show has proven its status as Asia’s leading technical textiles and nonwovens trade fair. We were of course pleased to welcome back the European Zone and German Pavilion, with those banners and their well-known exhibitors acting as big draws for visitors. As has our fringe programme, after making strong efforts to broaden its appeal while also spotlighting the sustainability and innovation across the show floor. The range of buyers has been fantastic, in terms of both internationality and application area. We saw strong demand in many areas, with products and solutions focused on medical, protective, automotive, industrial and construction especially promising, and we look forward to expanding our offering for these sectors going forward.”
Demand for technical textiles and nonwovens is surging across several key industries. The public’s heightened concern for effective medical treatment has boosted market opportunities for quality medical textiles. Meanwhile, expanding populations, industrialisation, and urbanisation have also bolstered the need for construction, industrial and protective textiles, with the rise of e-mobility a major driver for growth in automotive textiles.
Covering high-demand products ranging from automotive nonwovens to weaving machines and composite lines, key international players displayed their latest innovations across the show floor. Within the German Pavilion, exhibitors included AUTEFA, Emtec Electronic, J.H. Ziegler, Lindauer DORNIER, Perlon, and Reifenhäuser. Among other standout brands were the likes of ANDRITZ Nonwoven, DILO Group, and Groz-Beckert.
Several prominent companies joined the fair’s international exhibitor contingent for the first time, such as Hansa Industrie Mixer and Neuenhauser Maschinenbau in the German Pavilion. Other new exhibitors included AiDLab (Hong Kong), FPC Industrial Company (Saudi Arabia), KSA Polymer Hanoi (Vietnam), Themoanano (Korea), and Nihon Glass Fiber (Japan).
Innovation on show: Cinte Techtextil China bids ‘willkommen’ to returning German Pavilion and inspiring fringe events
Known for its quality products and advanced technology, the German flag is a reputable brand of its own in the fields of technical textiles and nonwovens. The German Pavilion was return this year with. industry leaders gathering under the banner bolstered the fair’s innovation and sustainability with a comprehensive showcase, from raw materials to machinery, complemented by diversified fringe events across the fairground.
Located in a prime area of the International Hall, the German Pavilion drew crowds with its reputable products and technology. Assembling under the pavilion this year were some new and returning German exhibitors, having made their names in the sub-categories of automotive nonwovens, industrial-use monofilaments, weaving machinery, and many more.
Meanwhile, six Chinese regional pavilions joined the show, namely Foshan Jiujiang; Foshan Xiqiao; Hubei Xianto; Jiangsu Funing; Zhejiang Tiantai; and Liaoning, making its debut and appealing to buyers of medical, protection, and filtration products. Whether new or returning, or hailing from China or beyond its borders, exhibitors expressed positive sentiments about the fair and its propensity to connect them with the recovering domestic and international markets.
Exhibitors’ feedback
“We produce high-tech functional protective fabrics, widely used for emergency firefighting, police, chemical and electrical power, medical and epidemic prevention, and other industrial fields. At Cinte Techtextil China, we can connect face-to-face with many raw materials suppliers, apparel manufacturers, and overseas customers. The overall visitor flow has been very good, and we were pleased that among our visitors were leaders from industry associations, relevant VIP buyers, and the German Deputy Consul General.”
Ms Zhao Chixian, Deputy General Manager, IBENA Shanghai Technical Textile, China
“Our synthetic filaments are mainly applied in the paper machine and brush industry, as well as markets of technical textiles and specialty wires, cosmetics and dental care. We’ve been exhibiting at Cinte Techtextil China for 10 years, a highly professional fair that helps us meet more domestic and international customers. The Chinese market is getting better and we see recovery from our customers’ side, therefore we are confident the business will grow again. Sustainability is the biggest industry trend.”
Mr Frank Winkes, VP Business Segment PMC, Perlon-Monofil, Germany
Visitors’ comments
“The fair has introduced me to new suppliers and a variety of innovative products, and I am pleased with the sustainable options available. Seeing the future significance of these products, I have already made valuable contacts for potential collaboration. Cinte Techtextil China serves as an excellent gateway to the Chinese and Asian industries, fostering collaboration between European technologies and Chinese manufacturing strengths. While I initially sought specific raw materials such as nonwovens for bag making, I have also discovered interesting safety and protection products.”
Ms Claudia Moreno, Sourcing Manager, Group Dragon, Mexico
“Our main purpose participating at Cinte Techtextil China has been to look for high-quality suppliers who can solve current production challenges. After in-depth communication and investigation, we have identified several companies that are interested in collaboration.After the fair, we will engage in detailed discussions with these potential partners to explore the specifics of our cooperation.”
Mr Zhang Guoping, Production Department Head, Shikishima Industrial Fabrics (Wuxi), China
Various fringe events gave fairgoers important insights and increased opportunities for networking and collaboration. These included a panel discussion on how innovation is an important growth driver for sustainability, as well as two Sustainability Guided Tours to highlight green solutions for Mobiltech and other application areas. Other key events included AiDLab’s presentation on how AI can automate the textile inspection process; the 12th China International Nonwovens Conference; and the Innovation Product Presentation and 2024 Innovation Award, with winners including DILO’s MicroPunch Line and EMS- GRILTECH’s abrasion resistant and flame retardant fibre Nexylon®. Visitors were also able to attend a range of exhibitor presentations.
The fair’s product categories cover 12 application areas, which comprehensively span a full range of potential uses in modern technical textiles and nonwovens. These categories also cover the entire industry, from upstream technology and raw materials providers to finished fabrics, chemicals and other solutions. This scope of product groups and application areas ensures that the fair is an effective business platform for the entire industry.
The fair is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Nonwovens & Industrial Textiles Association (CNITA).
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