KARACHI: 10 Pakistani exhibitors brought their innovations to the forefront at Texprocess and Techtextil 2024 exhibition, held from April 23 to 26 in Frankfurt.
The events, co-located at the same venue, showcased the latest innovations in garment and textile manufacturing machinery and services alongside cutting-edge advancements in technical textiles. Pakistani exhibitors prominently featured their innovations at Techtextil and Texprocess, including Lucky Textile, Master Textile Mills, Midas Safety, Nishat Fabrics, and Sapphire Finishing Mills, while Triple Tree Solution participated in Texprocess.
The combined exhibitions drew 1,700 exhibitors from 53 countries and welcomed 38,000 visitors from 102 nations, marking an impressive 29 percent increase in attendance compared to previous editions. The presence of Pakistani exhibitors underscored the country's global engagement and highlighted its advancements in textile technology and partnerships, potentially raising Pakistan's profile, driving growth, and promoting sustainability.
Texprocess and Techtextil served as crucial platforms for discussions, networking, and partnerships, with a focus on sustainability and digitalization in the textile industry. Ikhlaq Ahmed, Sales and Marketing Manager at Nishat Mills Ltd, shared his positive sentiments regarding the exhibition's progress, expressing satisfaction with the outcomes achieved thus far. He highlighted the promising trajectory of developments, stating that "things are looking up" for the company in light of the opportunities and connections fostered at the event.
Tahir Bashir Solehria, Chief Operating Officer of Artistic Milliners Pvt Ltd, described the fair as "smooth sailing," noting the excellent start on day one and the positive developments on the subsequent two days. He emphasized the overall positive progress of the event, indicating satisfaction with how it unfolded.