18.08.23 – TechniTextile Québec
Huge success for Canadian Mission
A delegation of 35 Quebec and Canadian companies, including more than 100 leaders from the technical textil industries, participated in ITMA 2023 in Milan, the world leading exhibition on innovation and manufacturing technology. Organized by TechniTextile Québec, CTT Groupe, Grappe mmode, Vestechpro and CSMO Textile, the mission has proved very successful in acquainting business leaders with essential technological advancements.
From left to right: Mathieu St-Arnaud Lavoie, executive director of mmode; Dany Charest, General Manager of TechniTextile Québec; Ralph Maloumby Baka, Research and Innovation Attaché of Gouvernement du Québec in Italy; and Valerio Izquierdo, Vice-President, Business Development and Partnerships, of CTT Group © Primacom
The delgation represented companies specializing in the development and production of technical textiles intended for the furniture, construction, environment, civil engineering, apparel, transportation, sports and leisure, and personal protection markets, as well as the industrial and medical sectors. Growing demand for innovative materials, local sourcing preferences, relocation and labour shortages have promted major investments in automation and advanced technology, highlighted by a survey showing 90% of companies expect to invest millions of dollars for new equipment in the next year.
Technology leaders facilitated technology adoption by identifying industry-leading solutions tailored to manufacturers needs, supported by CTT Group and Vestechpro. The mission also fostered partnerships, networking, and global client engagement.
This successfull experience has led all participating manufacturers to commit to the next ITMA show in Hannover, Germany, in 2027. Continuity reflects the event`s role in industries growth and technological process.