Barcelona –ITMA 2019 is gearing up for a wide-ranging demonstration of the latest trends, technologies and materials with the recently added extra floor space now also sold out,

Scheduled for 20 to 26 June 2019, the show will now occupy all nine exhibition halls at Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via venue.

“The response for ITMA 2019 is so overwhelming that we have not been able to meet the demand for space despite adding two more exhibition halls," said Fritz P. Mayer, president of CEMATEX. "ITMA is a show for the industry, by the industry. Hence, we are of the opinion that ITMA should feature a wide spectrum of cutting-edge solutions from as many solutions providers as possible, whether established or new-to-market.”

Mr Charles Beauduin, chairman of ITMA Services, which organises ITMA 2019, added: “As an international platform, our priority is to accommodate as many eligible applicants as possible to participate in the exhibition. It is heartening that the CEMATEX associations are supportive of this approach. Currently, we were only able to accommodate some 1,660 exhibitors from 47 countries on the show floor. We have to put many applicants on the waiting list.”

Mr Federico Pellegata, director of ACIMIT (Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers), said: “We understand the space constraints and appreciate that the organising team’s priority is to try to maximise the admission of companies so that ITMA 2019 can be a more vibrant and trendsetting platform that will benefit the entire industry."

The exhibition, themed ‘Innovating the World of Textiles’, will showcase the latest technologies and sustainable solutions for the entire textile and garment manufacturing value chain, as well as fibres, yarns and fabrics. Visit www.itma.com for more information.