75 German companies and 20 sub-contractors, the largest so far, will participate occupying a approximately 4,000 square metres area in three different halls. This will also be the largest single foreign presence ever seen at CITME.

China remained the most important export market for German textile machines last year, with growth of more than 35%.

Despite a subdued global economy, German manufacturers of textile machinery and accessories were able to retain a high level of exports, at €3.79 billion.

CITME is being held at Beijing during October 12-16, 2004.