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Texcare International Makes a Successful Comeback

he much-awaited achieved their goals for the trade fair. emphasized the industry’s strides
Texcare International Visitors from a total of 122 countries in innovation and the strong
made a successful came to the leading trade fair. The international presence at Texcare.
comeback after an top ten visitor countries were: Elgar Straub, CEO of VDMA
Teight-year gap. The just Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Textile Care, highlighted the
concluded exhibition from November France, Spain, Great Britain, Poland, positive atmosphere and the focus
6-9, 2024, at Frankfurt, was truly a Belgium, Greece and Switzerland. on key industry trends like hygiene,
networking point and as the exhibitors The most important visitor countries automation, digitalization, logistics,
put it “there is no other show like from outside Europe were the USA, and AI. Andreas Schumacher,
Texcare, as we get to meet the right China and Australia. The degree of General Manager of the German
visitors here”. About 305 companies internationality was around 70% for Textile Care Association, noted the
from 32 countries showcased their visitors and 72% for exhibitors. The industry’s emphasis on automation,
latest innovations in automation and main areas of interest for visitors digital solutions, and sustainability.
energy efficiency. The event attracted were machinery, equipment and Texcare International 2024 offered
approximately 15,500 visitors from components for washing, cleaning, a comprehensive program, including
122 countries, making it a global drying and finishing textiles, as well the Texcare Forum and guided tours.
gathering of textile care professionals. asfor energy generation, energy The forum delved into crucial topics
Texcare highlighted the latest saving, recycling, environmental and like sustainability, circular economy,
innovations for laundries, dry cleaners, water technology. and automation, while the guided
and textile service companies. A Industry leaders and associations tours provided valuable insights into
remarkable 98% of trade visitors shared their optimism about the industry trends and best practices.
expressed satisfaction with their future of textile care. Wolfgang The next Texcare is scheduled
experience, and 52% anticipate an Marzin, CEO of Messe Frankfurt, for 2028.
improved industry economy.
The industry’s commitment to
addressing labour shortages and
rising energy costs was evident in
the significant surge of innovative
solutions. Exhibitors showcased
technologies, from advanced robotics
to sustainable practices.
According to the Texcare report,
98% visitors were satisfied to
extremely satisfied with what Texcare
had to offer, and 97% said they had

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