The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) representing the organised textile industry in South India is organising an exhibition “TEXFAIR” for all textile machinery, accessories and spares manufacturer at CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, Coimbatore. SIMA has so far successfully conducted nine Exhibitions since 2001. The previous fairs had overwhelming response both from suppliers and users and the suppliers were highly benefited by identifying new mill and the users were also able to find many alternatives for the supply of textile products.

The fair provides a platform for the stakeholder to zero in their investments and expenses prudently, showcase their inventions and cost-effective items and other products, enable the technocrats and shop floor technicians to update their knowledge on the latest technology and create an awareness on cost-cutting, to encourage micro, small and medium entrepreneurs also to showcase their products and get exposure to the market.

It is a highly economical Fair with excellent services, organised by the user industry, venue at Coimbatore, the Manchester of South India which is the hub for textile business in India and the fair would be an ideal platform to showcase and market the products.

Profile of the Participants for TEXFAIR Exhibition

• All manufacturers and suppliers of textile machinery and spares of ginning, spinning, weaving, processing, powerlooms, handlooms, knitting and garmenting
• Textile testing equipment
• Items relating to effluent treatment
• Auxiliary equipment
• Accessories
• Pneumatic equipment and accessories

• Humidification plant and accessories
• Lubricants
• Energy-saving equipment
• Electrical and Electronic items
• Sizing materials, dyes and chemicals
• Packaging materials
• Textile software companies, etc.

Details of previous fairs organized by SIMA

Name of the Fair	Date	Venue	Place	No. of Exhibitors	No. of Visitors
TEX SPARES 2001	Aug 23 – 27, 2001	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	186	30000
TEX SPARES 2004	Feb 4 – 9, 2004	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	212	30000
TEX SPARES 2006	July 27 – 31, 2006	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	234	40000
TEX SPARES 2007	July 26 – 30, 2007	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	116	40000
TEXFAIR 2009	July 24 – 27, 2009	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	108	40000
TEXFAIR 2010	Dec 17 – 20, 2010	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	130	50000
TEXFAIR 2012	Mar 2 – 5, 2012	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	146	50000
TEXFAIR 2013	Dec 13 – 16, 2013	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	200	100000
TEXFAIR 2015	Jan 9-12, 2015	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	200	100000
TEXFAIR 2016	May 20-23, 2016	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	200	100000
TEXFAIR 2017	November 17-20, 2017	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	232	100000
TEXFAIR 2019	August 9-12, 2019	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	250	100000
TEXFAIR 2022	June 24-27, 2022	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	250	100000
TEXFAIR 2024	June 21-24, 2024	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	250	100000

SIMA Texfair 2024

The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA), Coimbatore organized Texfair 2024 – 14th of its kind. Largest expo of textile machinery, spares, accessories and other supporting services during June 21-24, 2024 at CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, Coimbatore.

At the inaugural function of Texfair 2024 was held on 21st June 2024, SIMA Chairman Dr S K Sundararaman welcomed the Chief Guest, Shri Ganapathi P Rajkumar, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Coimbatore Constituency, the President of the function, Dr K V Srinivasan, President, ITMF, Guest of Honour, Shri Rakesh Mehra, Chairman, CITI, Shri R Soundararajan, President, ITMAA, Shri Bhavesh Patel, President, ITAMMA and Shri M Sankar, President, TMMA to the inaugural function.

SIMA Chairman underlined the importance of SIMA Texfair 2024 and stated that it was the reunion platform for the value chain. Shri Durai Palanisamy, Deputy Chairman briefed about SIMA Texfair 2024. Presidents of ITMAA, ITAMMA and TMMA offered felicitations. Vice-Chairman Shri S Krishnakumar delivered vote of thanks.

Chairman, CITI and Guest of Honour of the inaugural function Shri Rakesh Mehra, appreciated the initiatives of SIMA including Texfair 2024. He briefed about the Vision 2030 of the Government of India and indicated Tamil Nadu would be the forerunner in achieving the target. He called the entire textile value chain to join together in fulfilling each segment’s requirements and achieve greater growth.

Former Chairman of SIMA, President of ITMF and President of the function Dr K V Srinivasan, appreciated the efforts taken by SIMA in conducting the international event. He highlighted the current scenario of world textiles and briefed the growth of Indian textiles and clothing industry. He stated that the textile business had been cyclic in nature and it was easy to relocate segments like garmenting and made-ups as they mostly involve cut and sew operations. He added that the highly capital and labour intensive segments like spinning and weaving should also find ways to relocate market areas. Dr Srinivasan highlighted the annual survey conducted by ITMF. He hoped that the prolonged recession would end in the near future and the industry would step into its growth trajectory.

In his inaugural address, the Chief Guest, Shri Ganapathi P Rajkumar underscored the importance of Tamil Nadu particularly Coimbatore District and their contribution to the textiles & clothing sector of the country. He assured that he would take up the issues of the textile industry in Parliament and be the voice of the industry particularly of the MSME units. He wished the expo a grand success.

Texfair 2024 expo provided an opportunity for various clusters of the industry to know the latest improvements in technology and availability of domestic as well as import substitution spares. The expo attracted 240 exhibitors from Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Dadar Nagar Haveli, West Bengal, Daman & Diu, etc. and countries like Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, Japan, China, etc. who showcased their products catering to the various segments of the textile industry and services in 264 stalls.

Out of 240 exhibitors, over 80 exhibitors have participated in more than five Texfair Expos. The Expo drew over 60,000 visitors and generated approximately Rs.1,000 crores in business. Business visitors from countries like China, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka visited the Expo and derived the benefit, besides the visitors from all over the country.

We thank all the exhibitors for showcasing their products and services, the CEOs of mills for visiting and deputing their technical personnel and also visitors from various textile clusters across the country and making the Expos yet another success event.

Thanks & Regards,
Dr S K Sundararaman
Chairman

S Krishnakumar
Vice-Chairman