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Trade Press Service May 2012

Itema Press Release RM / KUJ

Itema at ITMA ASIA 2012 : one single brand, an exhibition to demonstrate technology and competence of diverse weaving applications.

The newly dressed Itema will be present at ITMA ASIA+CITME showing its strength that originates from the

solidarity and talent grown by many years of activity in Switzerland, Italy and China. The culmination of our

history, experience, brands & machines to one single identity fully capable to provide the market with the

most advanced solutions for today’s demanding weaving needs.

Eleven machines on display, seven different models, three significant technological developments shown

for the very first time – highlight Itema’s presence at the world’s premier event for the textile sector in 2012.

Ease of use, maintenance simplification and above all, unsurpassed high-speed performance with perfect

fabric quality will confront the visitors coming to Shanghai.

With special focus on two new products, specifically developed for the local market and assembled in our

Song Jiang Factory near Shanghai: the R880HD – Jacquard and the T880, a rapier terry-towel machine.

The evolution of the proven R880 continues with wide-width weaving now offered with the HD Direct Drive

– the ultimate for simplicity & quick change capability.

With a prominent presence in markets from Europe to Japan & Brazil to India, visitors will also appreciate

the quality and performance of the top-class European made machines presented at ITMA Barcelona.

- Silver 501 Rapier Machine: Recently updated, more robust, flexible and still the “Work Horse of

Itema”.

- A9500 Air Jet Machine: A high speed, energy conscious performer of the most demanding styles.

- Alpha PGA Rapier Machine: The “positive gripper approach” continues to thrive processing the

most challenging weft configurations.

- Silver DynaTerry Rapier Machine: The best-selling terry weaving machine worldwide.

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Itema has consistently dedicated R&D resources to develop machinery solutions that reduce energy,

waste, noise and vibration to produce more reliable products. Today, this commitment has evolved to re-

duce our Carbon Footprint and is personified trough the Itema ECO – Environmental Care Obligation Pro-

gram to produce products that are not just ECOnomic but ECOlogic. Our machines carry the “GREEN

LABEL” released only in accordance to the “Supplier of Sustainable Technology” program promoted by

ACIMIT, the Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers Association.

Itema will exhibit the following products at ITMA ASIA+CITME 2012:

- Itema R880HD (190cm / Staubli 2658): Rapier Machine for Heavy Denim

- Itema Silver Dynaterry (260cm / Bonas LJ6/6144): Rapier Machine for High Quality Beach Towels

- Itema R880HD (340cm / Song & Song S8/8448): Rapier Machine for Home Textiles

- Itema R880HD (190cm / Song&Song S8/2688): Rapier Machine for Heavy Sofa Fabric

- Itema Silver 501(190cm / Staubli 2861): Rapier Machine for High Quality Shirting

- Itema A9000 (340cm / Staubli 1351): Air Jet Machine for Bed Sheeting

- Itema A9500 (190cm / Staubli 1661): Air Jet Machine High Performance Cotton Apparel

- Itema R880HD (190cm / Bonas ZJ2): Rapier Machine for Home Textiles (Bonas Booth)

- Itema Alpha PGA (320cm / Song&Song S8/5376): Rapier Machine for Upholstery (Song & Song Booth)

- Itema T880 (260cm / Song&Song S8/2688): Rapier Machine for Terry (Song & Song Booth)

- Itema R880HD (340cm / Qihui): Rapier Machine for Home Textiles (Qihui Booth)

Find out more about the latest developments in weaving technology from Itema at ITMA ASIA + CITME: Hall E4, Stand C10.

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Pictures: - 20120017_Itema_A9500: Itema A9500 air jet weaving machine

- 20120004_Itema_R880: Itema R880 rapier weaving machine

Contact:

Mr. Juerg Kundert Business Manager Corporate Communication Itema Phone +41 (0)43 488 21 48 E-Mail: juerg.kundert@itemagroup.com