The four-day VTG 2016 opened on November 23 at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC) in HCMC’s District 7. The exhibition is divided into seven zones with nearly 550 booths of companies from 20 countries and territories, including Vietnam, Australia, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Hungary, Korea, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Taiwan, Macau and China.

 

The number of participants and booths increases 75% from last year, and is a record high in the history of VTG, said David Yang, director of Chan Chao International, on behalf of the organizing committee.

 

This result is attributable to stable and favorable economic development in Vietnam. In addition, the local textile-garment industry has certain advantages in the international market such as skilled labor, solid investment policy and many international integration commitments that may boost exports, even though the fate of the TPP remains undecided.

 

The event showcases machines for sewing, weaving, automated fabric cutting machines, coiling and printing on fabrics, yarn and accessories processors, chemicals and dyes, equipment for embroidery, knitting, inspection and control, screen printers, textile-garment materials, apparels and accessories.

 

A series of state-of-the-art machinery of the industry is on display. Specifically, VTG 2016 introduces many sophisticated machines offered by internationally renowned manufacturers, such as screen printer Heinz Walz with the highest precision and largest printing area since its launch in 1968, 100% produced in Germany, and the 1.6-meter high-speed dye-sublimation printer made in Korea.

 

The latest electronic multi-head automatic embroidery machines are exhibited by Tajima Japan. Hikari introduces a series of computerized sewing machines and advanced automated cutting over-sewing machines.

 

Among the Vietnamese exhibitors, Viet Tien Tung Shing features industrial sewing equipment like Brother, Juki, Pegasus, Union Special and Kansai; finished products laundry and ironing facilities Ha shima, Oka zake, and Naomoto; along with auxiliary equipment, spare parts and components.

 

Meanwhile, Lien Viet-Nantex brings to the event the best technologies for screen printing in Vietnam. The business says their customers are companies that specialize in manufacturing for luxury brands such as Nike, Adidas, Umbro, Fila, New Balance, Pink, A & F Hollister, Guess, Armani and Tommy, who are all using screen printer Schenk of the brand Heinz Walz provided by Nantex.

 

Meanwhile, Nhat Tin Technology showcases the leading-edge applicants and machines from the countries with white-hot technology to optimize resources for manufacturers of textiles, garments, leather, shoes and handbags.

 

Viet Tin CAD Technology is the pioneering consultant and machine supplier in the field of CAD/CAM /CNC for textile-garment, leader-footwear, bags and printing, improving production and export capacity with global partners.

 

Pham Xuan Hong, chairman of the HCMC Association of Garment, Textile, Embroidery and Knitting (AGTEK), says the industry players are having a high demand for new machinery and technology to boost their productivity in order to compete with other countries. Therefore, the exhibition gives them an opportunity to find what they are looking for.

 

Along with the exhibition, the organizers will also put on workshops on topics like FTA and its impact on Vietnam’s textile-garment industry with the rule of origin; updates on the current state and prospects of the cotton supply chain, fiber-yarn-textile in Vietnam; compact manufacturing innovative techniques to enhance the competitiveness of textile-garment enterprises.

 

VTG 2016 is organized by Vietnam International Trade Fair and Advertising Company (Vinexad) in collaboration with Chan Chao International (Taiwan), Yorkers Trade and Marketing Services (Hong Kong) Paper Communication Exhibition Services (Hong Kong), AGTEK and Vietnam Cotton & Spinning Association (VCOSA).

 

Last year, VTG 2015 lured nearly 12,000 visitors, with many transactions done and contracts signed, according to the organizing committee.