Trade Association Textile Machinery
Welcome to the Textile Machinery Association
VDMA Textile Machinery represents around 150 manufacturers of machinery, equipment, components, accessories and software for the production of textile materials – from spinning to the production of textile fabrics and finishing. They represent about 90 percent of the total industry volume in Germany.
About 13 percent of our members come from Austria, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Sweden and Great Britain. We are committed to increasing the competitiveness of our members and ensuring the future viability of the textile machinery industry. The focus is on representing the economic and technical interests of the sector. We also offer our members a network for the exchange of experience and specialist services on various focal points.
Sep 26, 2024 11:44| A press article has been released
Monforts, Archroma and BW Converting’s Baldwin Technology partner to drive innovation in sustainable
A collaboration that unites Monforts’ renowned dyeing and finishing equipment, BW Converting’s revolutionary Baldwin TexCoat G4™ digital spray technology and Archroma’s advanced chemistries towards sustainable solutions is charting the course for the future of sustainable textile finishing.
Sep 26, 2024 11:34| A press article has been released
VDMA members at ITMA ASIA in Shanghai
With 49 exhibiting member companies, ITMA ASIA + CITME, taking place October 14 – 18 in Shanghai, will see again a strong VDMA participation. German exhibitors make up the largest foreign presence at the trade fair.
Aug 28, 2024 10:29| A press article has been released
VDMA members to participate in CAITME expo
CAITME, taking place from 11 to 14 September in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, will see a strong participation of VDMA member companies. About 25 VDMA members will take part in the event.
Jul 26, 2024 11:47| A press article has been released
Position Statement: Textile machinery for a sustainable textile industry
In a position paper published today, the companies organised in the VDMA Textile Machinery Association comment on the ambitious EU regulations and their national implementation for the sustainable and circular transformation of the textile and clothing industry.
Jul 23, 2024 13:35| A press article has been released
From newcomer to bestseller
With the MAX GLASS ECO, the KARL MAYER Technical Textiles Business Unit offers a reliable production machine for the extremely economical manufacture of standard reinforcement textiles made from glass fibers, in particular non-crimp fabrics for the wind power industry. The economical newcomer can be adapted to the requirements of different application areas thanks to various optional functions.
Jun 24, 2024 14:47| A press article has been released
The KARL MAYER GROUP wins patent dispute in China
The KARL MAYER GROUP has scored an important victory in the fight against product piracy in China. The innovative textile machinery and plant engineering company has reported a patent infringement by its competitor, Fujian Xin Gang Textile Machinery Co. Ltd. and, after several years of dispute in court, has been vindicated in the second instance.
Jun 14, 2024 10:21| A press article has been released
BLUEDYE - for a world in which sustainability is just as stylish as a pair of jeans
As an innovative pioneer in textile machinery and plant engineering, the KARL MAYER GROUP is committed to ecological and social responsibility. The global player is now delighted to receive special recognition for its commitment. On June 11, 2024, the global player received the German Award for Sustainability Projects 2024 in the "Production" category at the Bertelsmann Representative Office.
May 15, 2024 16:51| A press article has been released
Young engineers with top achievements
At the Techtextil trade fair in Frankfurt, the Chairman of the Walter Reiners Foundation of the VDMA, Peter D. Dornier, presented awards to six successful young engineers. Promotion and sustainability prizes were awarded in the categories bachelor/project theses and diploma/master theses.
Apr 17, 2024 14:53| A blog article has been published
Statement: Rainer Mestermann, Mahlo
Mahlo GmbH offers a range of smart technology solutions for technical textiles, textile coating and nonwovens manufacturing, focusing on process control and quality assurance with web gauging systems. Some of the key offerings include:
Process Control & Quality Control Systems: Mahlo provides advanced process control systems specifically designed for nonwovens manufacturing. These systems monitor and control various parameters such as basis weight, moisture content, thickness, and...Apr 15, 2024 11:05| A blog article has been published
Statement: Thorsten von Koch, Sahm
Booth at Techtextil: 12.0, C93
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