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Itema will exhibit latest and revolutionary innovations in airjet and rapier weaving technology at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2014

During ITMA Asia 2014, Itema will present its latest advancements in weaving technology, both in airjet and rapier machines. Itema is exhibiting 10 weaving machines in total, six in its own booth (Hall E2 Booth C01) and four with Jacquard applications in partners’ booths (Stäubli, Bonas, Grosse and Song & Song).

The Italian privately held multinational company closed 2013 with stellar results and a 50%+ YOY increase in weaving machines turnover and, encouragingly, the growth is still continuing into 2014. Itema is the only manufacturer in the world to provide all three weft insertion technologies: rapier, airjet and projectile, with an ample product portfolio and a strong commitment to continuous innovation.

The company is present in China since 2003 with sales and after-sales teams, assembly and technical support. China is one of the most important markets for Itema and a country with a strong potential for continued growth, reason for which the company launched new and improved corporate offices and assembly plant in Shanghai on March 6, 2014.

“We view ITMA Asia as an important platform to showcase our latest technological advancements,” said Carlo Rogora, CEO of Itema. “We are probably the only company in the textile manufacturing industry that boasts not one, but two R&D departments. Itema recently launched the ItemaLab, its advanced research incubator, with the mission to design the weaving machine of the future. We are immensely proud of our accomplishments and are confident that our customers will appreciate the innovations of our weaving machines.”

Itema Rapier Machines on show

Itema’s R9500 rapier weaving machine, the 2013 best-seller, at just one year from launch, represents one-third of Itema’s revenue from weaving machines. The R9500 will be available weaving a technical style. The newest R9000 rapier, also on display at ITMA ASIA and weaving a shirting style, is designed for easy use and provides the best balance between cost and perk. Other rapier weaving machines carrying the Itema brand on show in Shanghai are the R880DT with Jacquard weaving terry cloth.

Itema will show several rapier machines in partners’ booths, of which two R9500, one with Bonas Jacquard for the furnishing and tapestry segment and another with Stäubli Jacquard for the fancy automotive segment. Two other rapier machines on display in partner booths are R9000, one with Grosse Jacquard weaving an upholstery style, and another with Song & Song Jacquard weaving furnishing style.

Itema Airjet Machines: “Innovation on Display”

Itema is demonstrating the innovation and performance of its airjet machine – the A9500. In the words of CEO Carlo Rogora, “We can’t wait! Itema has prepared the machines with challenging applications to illustrate unprecedented performance in speed, diversification and energy consumption. Itema presents a brand new concept that leaves the competition behind.”