Global Textile Technology & Engineering Show-2015 (GTTES 2015), organised by India ITME Society, created a landmark event for textile engineering industry in India and overseas. The event which focused on post spinning sectors attracted exhibitors from 12 countries and visitors from 21 countries with visitor flow continuing late into evening on 3rd day even after closing time of the exhibition.
The event was opened by Mr Narendra L Shah, past chairman and Hon. Life member, Mr GT Dembla, past chairman and Hon. Life Member, Mr Bachkaniwala, past chairman and Hon. Life member of India ITME Society.
Many first time products were displayed and new technology launched at GTTES-2015.
A.T.E. Enterprises Private Limited showcased the latest electronic terry rapier weaving machine (model GA738-I equipped with electronic dobby). This machine has excellent features needed for the production of terry fabric with high quality and provides excellent “Value for Money”.
With 282 India and foreign exhibitors, GTTES expo covered an area of 11,500 sq metres earning the distinction of being the largest textile technology event in India after India ITME Expo series.
This event was visited by high level government delegation, delegates from Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, Korea and from textile department, department of heavy industry, Government of India and industrial delegation from India and overseas creating widespread excitement and anticipation amongst exhibitors and industry members.
Mr Sunil Porwal, additional chief secretary (textile), Government of Maharashtra, visited GTTES and interacted with exhibitors. Mr Porwal said, “I am happy to see that GTTES 2015 visitors representing all segments of the manufacturing chain from India, China and many other countries have converged here creating new opportunities for the state and the country.”
Mr Vishvajit Sahay, joint secretary, department of heavy industry, Government of India, visited the show and took keen interest in the exhibits from across India and globe.
Ambassadors and Consul General from 17 Countries visited the Exhibition highlighting importance of India in textile sector and the keen interest GTTES generated internationally.
Day 2 of the event presented “Opportunities in Ethiopia” and held interactive session on the topic with Mr Sileshi Lemma, director general, Textile Industry Development Institute, Government of Ethiopia. These efforts generated business for exhibitors and business visitors from African countries placed orders for multiple machinery.
GTTES 2015 welcomed Hon. Minister Sri Ramdas Kadam, Cabinet Minister of Environment. Mr Kadam personally visited each exhibitor and appreciated the display of each machinery and technology. He also encouraged and assured to boost the textile sector and its various requirements wherever applicable.
Many exhibitors expressed satisfaction at the quality of exhibition, event management and level of business visitors.
Mr Vallabh Thumar, chairman & MD of Alidhra Weavetech Group, observed that “The objective of this special series event is not only to showcase technology and machinery but also to address the needs of quality, variety, allied services and access to both regional markets and clientele, especially for small & medium enterprises.”
Mr GV Aras, director, Textile Engineering Group, quoted, “GTTES 2015 was a wise move by the organisers for focusing more on weaving and processing machines which automatically targets and boost the small & medium scale textile manufacturers in India. A.T.E. has gained several unexpected business proposals from Tier II & Tier III cities’ manufacturers and we are happy to be here at the right time and right place.”
Mr Fritz Legler, VP - marketing / sales & services, Staubli also expressed his views that “though the economic slowdown has affected India’s textile industry, we are surprised to see very encouraging footfalls at GTTES and the participation of Chinese exhibitors.”
Ms Seema Srivastava, executive director, India ITME Society, shared that the 1stedition of GTTES exhibition has grown in stature and prestige beyond expectation with 282 exhibitors, 21 countries, 19,000 visitors’ footfall, 23 media partners, 5 educational institutions and 15 supporting organisations. Heavy industry department and textile department, Government of Maharashtra, supported the event and Government of India actively participated with officials interacting with industry members.
GTTES 2015, the first edition, proved to be an excellent example of the noble efforts of the Society to support the textile engineering industry through high quality exhibition, creating fruitful visitor interaction, showcasing new range of technology and developing new markets for exhibitors. Thus, successfully placing textile and textile engineering industry of India in the limelight through high standard global events in the country.
