HONG KONG — The 2017 edition of Texcare Asia (held in Shanghai, China), the trade fair for modern textile care in Asia, concluded on a high note on Sept. 29 2017, notes show organizer Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
“I am delighted to witness another successful show, and the biggest ever scale of the fair,” says Richard Li, general manager of Messe.
Stepping into its 20th year in Asia, Messe writes, this year’s show saw a significant climb in various areas, with exhibition space expanding to 20,000 sq. meters (2015 saw 17,000 sqm); and a total of 169 international exhibitors (2015: 153 exhibitors) welcoming 11,163 trade visitors (2015: 10,267).
Demonstrating broad geographical coverage, the show’s exhibitors were from 22 countries and regions, including the U.S., the U.K., Australia, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, and Korea. These exhibitors attracted visitors from a total of 67 countries and regions.
“Texcare Asia is committed to supporting the industry’s development by offering a first-class commercial and information exchange platform for the textile care sector,” Li says.
The fair showcases a comprehensive collection of the latest laundry equipment and textile care services. This year’s show extended its focus particularly on advanced technologies and green solutions, Messe writes.
Miele, a brand for machinery technologies, exhibited in the German area, one of the special zones. The company’s Marketing Regional Director of Asia Pacific, Matthias Schmitz, shares: “We launched new dryers and washing machines which significantly reduce water and energy consumption.”
On the show’s effectiveness, Schmitz adds: “It offers us remarkable opportunities to introduce new products to the Asian market.”
Benchang Zhang, vice general manager of Chinese exhibitor Shandong Littleduck Group Laundry Equipment says: “We have met a lot of international buyers, with many large laundry shops for hospitals among them.”
European company Datamars saw the potential from RFID-enabled laundry solutions. The company’s General Manager of Textile Identification, Riccardo Mazzolini, points out the fair is, “a strong partner in promoting new technologies to Asia, which we are keen to explore.”
Hong Kong visitor, Lee Lam, chairman of Yueyi Group, emphasizes adopting new technologies for his business, “As an owner of a laundry shop, I found that more and more peers are implementing automated operations, and are proactively seeking ways to minimize water and energy consumption.”
Also receiving positive feedback were the fair’s programs. This year, five professional forums with almost 30 sessions were held concurrently across three days.
The next rendition of this biennial fair will be held in autumn 2019, again in Shanghai.
“I assure the show will continue to evolve to suit ever-changing market needs,” says Li, “and support the Asian industry in facing whatever challenges lie ahead.”
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