Interviews & Discussions

In addition to the traditional ways to inform our members, ITMF has started the series “ITMF's Virtual Discussion”. In this new virtual series industry experts from the entire textile value chain from around the world talk and discuss the state of the textile industry.

An Egyptian sourcing company’s perspective on the global textile value chain (parts 1-4)

Interview with Mr. Mohamed Kassem, CEO of World Trading Company (WTC), Egypt, September 2021

Part 1 – Good business situation and better business expectations Part 1 – Good business situation and better business expectations

Part 2 – Disrupted textile supply chain remains a headache Part 2 – Disrupted textile supply chain remains a headache

Part 3 – Challenges for a strong and lasting recovery (free to view) Part 3 – Challenges for a strong and lasting recovery

Part 4 – More weather extremes = higher demand for sustainable products? Part 4 – More weather extremes = higher demand for sustainable products?

Full interview Full interview

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A view from a US-textile company with subsidiaries in South Asia (parts 1-6)

Interview with Mr. Rob Sayre, CEO of 1888 Mills (USA), June 2021

Part 1 – 1888 Mills’ geographical business set up Part 1 – 1888 Mills’ geographical business set up

Part 2 – Good economic situation and promising outlook Part 2 – Good economic situation and promising outlook

Part 3a – Logistical problems in the global textile supply chain Part 3a – Logistical problems in the global textile supply chain

Part 3b – Duration of the supply chain problems Part 3b – Duration of the supply chain problems

Part 3c – Key reasons for the supply chain problems Part 3c – Key reasons for the supply chain problems

Part 4 – Possible risks for a lasting recovery beyond 2021 Part 4 – Possible risks for a lasting recovery beyond 2021

Part 5 – Textile companies investing amid a crisis Part 5 – Textile companies investing amid a crisis

Part 6a – Climate change and circular business models Part 6a – Climate change and circular business models

Part 6b – Pilot for a circular business model Part 6b – Pilot for a circular business model

Full interview Full interview

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A European perspective on the impact of the pandemic (parts 1-4)

Interview with Mr. Juan Parés, Chairman and CEO of Textil Santanderina (Spain), April 2021

Part 1 – What is the outlook, what are the risks? Part 1 – What is the outlook, what are the risks?

Part 2a – How will work habits and business relations between suppliers and customers change? Part 2a – How will work habits and business relations between suppliers and customers change?

Part 2b – Will physical exhibitions have the same importance as before the pandemic? (free to view) Part 2b – Will physical exhibitions have the same importance as before the pandemic?

Part 3 – What are the lessons learned during the pandemic? Part 3 – What are the lessons learned during the pandemic?

Part 4 – What does climate change mean for the textile industry and for your business? Part 4 – What does climate change mean for the textile industry and for your business?

Full interview Full interview

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One year Corona-pandemic – a view from an integrated Sub-Saharan textile and apparel group
(parts 1-7)

Interview with Mr. Jas Bedi, CEO of Bedi EPZ and Bedi Fabrics (Kenya) & Fine Spinners (Uganda), February 2021

Part 1 - Corona-pandemic: turning a challenge into an opportunity Part 1 - Corona-pandemic: turning a challenge into an opportunity

Part 2 - Africa’s young population could resist the virus well Part 2 - Africa’s young population could resist the virus wells

Part 3 - Orders up since November 2020 driven by knits (free to view) Part 3 - Orders up since November 2020 driven by knits

Part 4 - Africa expects strong growth in 2021 driven by diversification Part 4 - Africa expects strong growth in 2021 driven by diversification

Part 5 - Embracing digital technology Part 5 - Embracing digital technology

Part 6 - Data is key for sustainability, transparency and accountability Part 6 - Data is key for sustainability, transparency and accountability

Part 7 - Cancellations/delays were the exception Part 7 - Cancellations/delays were the exception

Full interview Full interview

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Adapting fast to the new digital normal – a view from an integrated company from Indonesia (parts 1-7)

Interview with Ms. Michelle Tjokrosaputro; CEO of Dan Liris (Indonesia), December 2020

Part 1 - COVID-19 in Indonesia Part 1 - COVID-19 in Indonesia

Part 2 - Recovery expectations Part 2 - Recovery expectations

Part 3 - Sustainability requirements Part 3 - Sustainability requirements

Part 4 - Push toward agile solutions Part 4 - Push toward agile solutions

Part 5 - Speed to market (free to view) Part 5 - Speed to market

Part 6 - Digital opportunities and challenges Part 6 - Digital opportunities and challenges

Part 7 - E-commerce: higher complexity for textile producers Part 7 - E-commerce: higher complexity for textile producers

Full interview Full interview

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Corona Update – Navigating the second wave (parts 1-5)

Interview with Mr. Mustafa Denizer; CEO of Diktas Group (Turkey), November 2020

Part 1 - Introduction & expectations for 2020-21 Part 1 - Introduction & expectations for 2020-21

Part 2 - Lessons learned Part 2 - Lessons learned

Part 3 - Order situation Part 3 - Order situation

Part 4 - Pressure on digitalisation Part 4 - Pressure on digitalisation

Part 5 - Major trends (free to view) Part 5 - Major trends

Full interview Full interview

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The Corona-crisis: an opportunity to adapt and improve the business model (parts 1-5)

Interview with Mr. Anees Khawaja; Director of the Mahmood Group (Pakistan), August 2020

Part 1 - On the supply and demand shock Part 1 - On the supply and demand shock

Part 2 - On the buyer-supplier relationship (free to view) Part 2 - On the buyer-supplier relationship

Part 3 - On changes induced by the crisis Part 3 - On changes induced by the crisis

Part 4 - Additional lessons learned Part 4 - Additional lessons learned

Part 5 - Perspectives for recovery Part 5 - Perspectives for recovery

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The Corona-crisis: an accelerator for innovation The Corona-crisis: an accelerator for innovation

Interview with Mr. Uday Gill; CEO of the Fibers Business of Indorama Ventures (Thailand), August 2020

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The Corona-pandemic - a special perspective from the Americas (part 1-7)

Interview with Mr. David Ha; CEO of Texops (El Salvador), July 2020

Part 1 - On the supply and demand shock Part 1 - On the supply and demand shock

Part 2 - On the supply of raw materials during the crisis Part 2 - On the supply of raw materials during the crisis

Part 3 - Perspectives on order and turnover Part 3 - Perspectives on order and turnover

Part 4 - On the buyer-supplier relationship Part 4 - On the buyer-supplier relationship

Part 5 - On the speed of recovery Part 5 - On the speed of recovery

Part 6 - On the birth of regional clusters (free to view) Part 6 - On the birth of regional clusters

Part 7 - Lessons learned Part 7 - Lessons learned

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An Indian view on the Corona-pandemic and the consequences for the textile industry An Indian view on the Corona-pandemic and the consequences for the textile industry

Interview with Dr. K. V. Srinivasan; Vice president of ITMF (India), July 2020

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The Corona-pandemic – from crisis management to a new normal The Corona-pandemic – from crisis management to a new normal

Interview with Mr. Muharrem Kayhan; Board Member, ITMF (Turkey), June 2020

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Lessons learned from the Corona-pandemic and the way forward Lessons learned from the Corona-pandemic and the way forward

Interview with Mr. Kihak Sung, President, ITMF (Korea), June 2020

Interview Transcript (PDF) Interview Transcript (PDF)

Textile Machinery Workshop 2021

Industry statements

Rieter, Mr. Klapper Rieter, Mr. Klapper

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Oerlikon, Mr. Wissenberg Oerlikon, Mr. Wissenberg

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Mayer & Cie. GmbH & Co., Mr. Mayer Mayer & Cie. GmbH & Co., Mr. Mayer

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ITEMA S.p.A., Mr. De Micheli ITEMA S.p.A., Mr. De Micheli

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Brückner, Ms. Brückner Brückner, Ms. Brückner

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EFI Reggiani, Ms. Genoni EFI Reggiani, Ms. Genoni

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Textile Machinery Workshop 2020

Industry statements

Saurer, Mr. Saur Saurer, Mr. Saur

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Oerlikon, Mr. Wissenberg Oerlikon, Mr. Wissenberg

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Picanol, Mr. Verstraete Picanol, Mr. Verstraete

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Groz-Beckert, Mr. Schoeller Groz-Beckert, Mr. Schoeller

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Benninger, Mr. Meienberger Benninger, Mr. Meienberger

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Mouvent, Mr. Riva Mouvent, Mr. Riva

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Additional documents

International Textile Machinery Shipment Statistics 2019 – Overview (PDF)International Textile Machinery Shipment Statistics 2019 – Overview (PDF)

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Annual survey on the current state and future outlook of the textile machinery market (PDF)Annual survey on the current state and future outlook of the textile machinery market (PDF)