Shared Spotlight

    5 Exhibitors to Visit at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026

    This set covers buyer jobs across nonwovens line investment, technical weaving machinery, Jacquard and style-change preparation, continuous-line web guiding and tension control, and overseas exhibition entry for Chinese manufacturers.

    Nov 20–24, 2026National Exhibition and Convention CenterShanghai7 min read

    Paid placement disclosure. These exhibitor sections are paid Shared Spotlight placements. Inclusion is not an award, ranking, or TradeShowIntel endorsement, and it does not affect independent Floor Picks.Disclosure version 2026-09

    Five stops worth planning before you reach the floor

    ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 runs from November 20 to 24, 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, one of the largest exhibition complexes in the world. The combined show draws machinery suppliers across spinning, weaving, knitting, nonwovens, dyeing, and finishing, alongside a growing technical textiles and digitalisation segment. With that breadth spread across multiple halls, a buyer without a route plan will cover far more ground than necessary and still miss key conversations.

    The five companies in this Shared Spotlight represent a practical first-day sequence for buyers whose work touches fabric production equipment, process automation, or international market access. TRÜTZSCHLER NONWOVENS GMBH addresses complete nonwovens line sourcing. Lindauer DORNIER GmbH covers rapier and air-jet weaving machines plus film stretching and composite systems. Staubli Tec Systems India Pvt. Ltd. focuses on weaving preparation and Jacquard shedding for mills managing frequent style changes. Erhardt + Leimer Inc. brings web guiding, tension control, and monitoring hardware for continuous textile and converting lines. Beijing Dongfong Ruiji International Exhibition Co., Ltd rounds out the group as a contact point for Chinese manufacturers evaluating overseas trade show participation.

    Why these exhibitors

    A route built around distinct buyer jobs, not a single category

    These five companies do not overlap in what they sell, which is precisely what makes them a coherent first-day sequence. A buyer responsible for nonwovens capacity will find a different conversation at TRÜTZSCHLER NONWOVENS GMBH than a weaving mill engineer will find at Lindauer DORNIER GmbH or Staubli Tec Systems India Pvt. Ltd. Erhardt + Leimer Inc. serves buyers focused on reducing waste and registration errors on existing lines without full machine replacement, a job that cuts across multiple production categories. Beijing Dongfong Ruiji International Exhibition Co., Ltd addresses a separate need entirely, serving Chinese manufacturers who want structured support entering overseas markets. Taken together, the five stops cover capital equipment sourcing, process automation, and market access planning, three distinct buyer jobs that often involve different people from the same company.

    How to use this Shared Spotlight

    1. Download booth numbers before you arrive Booth assignments for ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 are published through the official show directory at itmaasia.com. Confirm each exhibitor's hall and stand number the day before you walk the floor, as late reassignments do occur at large shows.
    2. Match each stop to your buying priority Each exhibitor card in this guide includes a 'why stop here' note tied to a specific buyer job, such as nonwovens capacity investment, downtime reduction from style changeovers, or overseas exhibition logistics. Read those notes first and reorder the five stops to reflect your own priorities rather than the default sequence.
    3. Block time for technical conversations Machinery discussions at ITMA ASIA + CITME tend to run longer than a typical trade show encounter. Plan at least 30 minutes per stop for exhibitors where you are evaluating capital equipment, and schedule those conversations in the morning when booth staff are freshest.
    4. Use the suggested route to reduce hall crossings The route section below sequences the five stops to limit backtracking across the convention center. If you are starting from a specific hall due to another meeting, adjust the entry point and follow the remaining stops in the order that keeps you moving in one direction through the floor.

    Floor-planning tip Block the first two hours of November 20 for this five-stop route so you complete the core machinery conversations before afternoon crowds build and booth staff begin running scheduled demonstrations.

    TL;DR

    5 stops worth planning

    Suggested floor route

    Walk nonwovens and weaving machinery first, then automation, then services

    Beginning with TRÜTZSCHLER NONWOVENS GMBH and Lindauer DORNIER GmbH clusters the two largest capital equipment conversations early, followed by Staubli Tec Systems India Pvt. Ltd. for weaving preparation, then Erhardt + Leimer Inc. for line automation, and finishing with Beijing Dongfong Ruiji International Exhibition Co., Ltd, a sequence that generally moves through the machinery halls before crossing to exhibition services rather than zigzagging between categories.

    1. 1TRÜTZSCHLER NONWOVENS GMBHPrioritize this stand if you are planning a nonwovens capacity investment in hygiene, filtration, or technical textiles and want to evaluate complete line supply from a single machinery group.Hall 5, Booth H5.1 D20
    2. 2DORNIER, Lindauer DORNIER GmbHPrioritize this stand if you are sourcing weaving machinery for technical fabrics including airbag, tire cord, or composite reinforcement, or if you produce or plan to produce ultra-thin plastic films for battery, display, or packaging applications.
    3. 3Staubli Tec Systems India Pvt. Ltd.Prioritize this stand if you manage a weaving mill with frequent style changes or complex Jacquard patterns and need to quantify the downtime savings from automated preparation equipment.
    4. 4Erhardt + Leimer Inc.Prioritize this stand if you are responsible for reducing fabric waste or registration errors on continuous textile or converting lines and need guiding or tension control hardware that can be integrated without replacing the host machine.
    5. 5Beijing Dongfong Ruiji International Exhibition Co., LtdPrioritize this contact if you are a Chinese industrial or equipment manufacturer looking to enter overseas trade exhibitions and need an organizer to handle logistics, booth booking, and delegation coordination.
    TRÜTZSCHLER NONWOVENS GMBH logo

    TRÜTZSCHLER NONWOVENS GMBH

    Nonwovens machinery and complete line solutions

    BoothH5.1 D20Hall 5
    Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are planning a nonwovens capacity investment in hygiene, filtration, or technical textiles and want to evaluate complete line supply from a single machinery group.Read more

    About

    Trützschler Nonwovens GmbH is a specialist division of the Trützschler Group focused on machinery and complete production lines for the nonwovens industry. The company supplies equipment covering fiber preparation, carding, web forming, and bonding processes for manufacturers producing technical textiles, hygiene materials, and filtration media.

    As part of the broader Trützschler Group, the nonwovens division draws on decades of fiber processing expertise developed across spinning and textile preparation. This positions the company to offer buyers integrated line configurations rather than single-machine supply, which is relevant for producers planning capacity expansions or greenfield installations.

    At ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026

    ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 brings together textile machinery buyers from across Asia, with nonwovens production capacity a consistent area of investment in the region. Visitors to the Trützschler Nonwovens stand can expect to discuss complete line configurations for hygiene, filtration, and technical textile applications, along with the company's approach to fiber preparation and web forming integration.

    Complete nonwovens production lines from fiber preparation through bondingCarding and web forming machinery for technical textile and hygiene applicationsFiltration media line configurationsIntegration with broader Trützschler Group fiber processing technologyNonwovens linesCarding machineryTechnical textilesFiltration media
    Why visit

    Prioritize this stand if you are planning a nonwovens capacity investment in hygiene, filtration, or technical textiles and want to evaluate complete line supply from a single machinery group.

    What to ask at the booth

    • Which bonding technologies do you currently support, and how do they integrate with your carding lines?
    • What output capacities are typical for a complete hygiene nonwovens line from your portfolio?
    • How do you handle fiber preparation for synthetic versus natural fiber inputs?
    • What does a greenfield line project timeline look like from order to commissioning?
    • Are there reference installations in Asia we could speak to?
    DORNIER, Lindauer DORNIER GmbH logo

    DORNIER, Lindauer DORNIER GmbH

    Manufacturer of weaving machines (rapier and air-jet), film stretching lines, and DORNIER Composite Systems for textiles, plastics, and composite semi-finished products.

    Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are sourcing weaving machinery for technical fabrics including airbag, tire cord, or composite reinforcement, or if you produce or plan to produce ultra-thin plastic films for battery, display, or packaging applications.Read more

    About

    Lindauer DORNIER GmbH, headquartered in Lindau, Germany, designs and builds weaving machines, biaxial film stretching lines, and composite machinery from two German production sites in Lindau and Esseratsweiler. Founded in 1950 by Peter Dornier, the family-owned company employs around 1,000 people and ships more than 90 percent of its output to international markets. Its core product families are the P2 rapier weaving machine, the A2 air-jet weaving machine, film stretching lines for BOPET and BOPP, and the DORNIER Composite Systems range covering the Roving P2, PROTOS, and TRITOS PP.

    Dornier holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 50001 energy-management certifications alongside Authorized Economic Operator status. The company processes yarns from 7 denier to 3333 tex, covering fine silk and jacquard fabrics through to heavy glass, carbon, and aramid technical fabrics on the same machine platform. In film production, it holds a recognized market position in ultra-thin plastic film lines used for packaging, battery separators, display films, and capacitor films, giving it an unusually broad cross-industry footprint for a company of its size.

    The intelligent process monitoring of the A2 ensures fewer downtimes and enables energy- and air-saving weaving. — Volker Janke, Product Management Weaving Machines, Lindauer DORNIER GmbH

    At ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026

    Dornier is a confirmed exhibitor at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, 20 to 24 November 2026. Based on its established show lineup, visitors can expect to see the A2 air-jet weaving machine and the P2 rapier weaving machine, both positioned around the show's themes of intelligent manufacturing, energy efficiency, and technical textile production. The A2's process monitoring system, which targets reduced downtime and lower air consumption, is directly relevant to the sustainability focus running through this edition of the show. No specific 2026 launch announcements have been published at the time of writing.

    A2 air-jet weaving machine with intelligent process monitoring for airbag OPW, tire cord, filtration, and sun-protection fabricsP2 rapier weaving machine handling yarns from 7 den to 3333 tex, including glass, carbon, and aramidFilm stretching lines for BOPET and BOPP covering battery separator, display, capacitor, and packaging filmsDORNIER Composite Systems: Roving P2, PROTOS, and TRITOS PP for reinforcement fabrics, UD tapes, and 3D woven preformsISO 9001:2015, ISO 50001, and AEO certifications; full 'Made in Germany' productionAir-jet weavingRapier weavingFilm stretchingComposite systems
    Why visit

    Prioritize this stand if you are sourcing weaving machinery for technical fabrics including airbag, tire cord, or composite reinforcement, or if you produce or plan to produce ultra-thin plastic films for battery, display, or packaging applications.

    What to ask at the booth

    • What energy and air savings does the A2's intelligent process monitoring deliver compared with previous generations?
    • Can the P2 rapier handle our specific high-performance yarns such as glass, carbon, or aramid, and what weft-insertion configurations are available?
    • What is the maximum weaving width and throughput of your film stretching lines for battery separator film?
    • How does Dornier's service and support network cover production sites in this region?
    • What retrofit, upgrade, or digital monitoring options exist for existing Dornier installations?
    Staubli Tec Systems India Pvt. Ltd. logo

    Staubli Tec Systems India Pvt. Ltd.

    Textile machinery connections, quick-style change systems, and weaving preparation equipment

    Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you manage a weaving mill with frequent style changes or complex Jacquard patterns and need to quantify the downtime savings from automated preparation equipment.Read more

    About

    Staubli Tec Systems India Pvt. Ltd. is the Indian subsidiary of the Staubli Group, a Swiss precision engineering company with operations spanning textiles, robotics, and fluid connectors. In the textile segment, Staubli is recognized for weaving preparation systems, dobby and Jacquard shedding machines, and quick style change solutions used by fabric producers worldwide.

    Staubli's textile machinery portfolio addresses the full weaving preparation chain, from warp tying and drawing-in to electronic shedding and automatic warp change. Mills running high-SKU production or frequent style changeovers rely on these systems to reduce loom downtime and maintain consistent shed geometry across varied yarn types.

    At ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026

    ITMA ASIA + CITME is the primary platform for textile machinery sourcing across the Asia-Pacific region, and Staubli's textile systems division is a consistent presence at this event. Visitors can expect the stand to cover weaving preparation and shedding technology relevant to both apparel and technical fabric producers active in the Chinese and broader Asian market. Specific exhibits and live demonstrations were not confirmed in advance of the show.

    Electronic Jacquard shedding machines for complex pattern weavingAutomatic warp tying and drawing-in systems for style changeover reductionQuick style change systems designed to minimize loom downtimeDobby shedding units for shuttle-less loomsWeaving preparation equipment compatible with a range of yarn types and countsWeaving preparationShedding systemsStyle changeoverJacquard
    Why visit

    Prioritize this stand if you manage a weaving mill with frequent style changes or complex Jacquard patterns and need to quantify the downtime savings from automated preparation equipment.

    What to ask at the booth

    • Which Jacquard and dobby models are compatible with our current loom fleet?
    • What is the typical style changeover time reduction achievable with your quick style change system?
    • How does your automatic drawing-in system handle fine or technical yarns?
    • What after-sales and spare parts support is available through the India entity for Asian customers?
    • Are there integration options between your warp tying machines and existing mill automation?
    Erhardt + Leimer Inc. logo

    Erhardt + Leimer Inc.

    Web guiding, tension control, and web monitoring systems for textile and converting processes

    Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are responsible for reducing fabric waste or registration errors on continuous textile or converting lines and need guiding or tension control hardware that can be integrated without replacing the host machine.Read more

    About

    Erhardt + Leimer is a specialist in web guiding, web tension control, and web monitoring equipment used across textile production, nonwovens, and converting lines. The company supplies sensors, actuators, controllers, and complete systems designed to keep moving webs aligned and under controlled tension throughout processing.

    The company's product scope spans edge guiding, center guiding, and line guiding configurations alongside tension measurement and control loops, making it relevant to mills and converters that run continuous fabric, film, or foil through multi-stage machinery. Its systems are built for integration into both new equipment and existing production lines.

    At ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026

    ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 draws textile machinery buyers from across Asia, and Erhardt + Leimer's presence at the show positions it to engage mills and finishers evaluating web handling upgrades. Visitors can expect to discuss the company's guiding and tension control portfolio as it applies to woven, knitted, and technical textile processes common in the Chinese and broader Asian market.

    Web guiding systems covering edge, center, and line guiding configurationsTension control and measurement equipment for continuous web processesSensor and actuator product range for textile and converting machineryIntegration options for retrofit onto existing production linesApplication coverage across woven fabrics, nonwovens, and technical textilesWeb GuidingTension ControlWeb MonitoringTextile Automation
    Why visit

    Prioritize this stand if you are responsible for reducing fabric waste or registration errors on continuous textile or converting lines and need guiding or tension control hardware that can be integrated without replacing the host machine.

    What to ask at the booth

    • Which guiding configurations are recommended for high-speed woven fabric finishing lines?
    • How does your tension control system handle sudden speed changes or fabric splice points?
    • What sensor options are available for sheer or open-weave materials that are difficult to detect?
    • Can your systems be retrofitted to existing machinery, and what does that integration process look like?
    • Do you have local service and support coverage in China or Southeast Asia?
    Beijing Dongfong Ruiji International Exhibition Co., Ltd logo

    Beijing Dongfong Ruiji International Exhibition Co., Ltd

    境内外国际展览会组织及服务 (organizer of domestic and overseas international trade exhibitions and delegation services)

    Read company profilePrioritize this contact if you are a Chinese industrial or equipment manufacturer looking to enter overseas trade exhibitions and need an organizer to handle logistics, booth booking, and delegation coordination.Read more

    About

    Beijing Dongfang Ruiji International Exhibition Co., Ltd is a Beijing-based exhibition organizing company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Chaoyang District. The company arranges participation for Chinese manufacturers in overseas trade exhibitions spanning oil and gas equipment, pipelines, cables, pumps, valves, compressors, industrial machinery, and new energy categories, with coverage across Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.

    Since its founding, the company has organized participation for close to 1,000 domestic enterprises in international exhibitions, according to its own published figures. It has established working relationships with major state-owned enterprises including CNPC, Sinopec, CNOOC, and others, as well as with professional exhibition and media organizations in Western markets. Its stated scope extends from traditional energy sectors into hydrogen energy, thermal insulation materials, and circular economy exhibitions.

    At ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026

    No verified booth or product demonstration for Beijing Dongfang Ruiji International Exhibition Co., Ltd could be confirmed in official ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 exhibitor listings. Visitors interested in exhibition organizing or overseas delegation services for industrial sectors may wish to contact the company directly before the show to establish whether a meeting point has been arranged on site.

    Overseas exhibition organizing for oil, gas, pipeline, pump, and valve equipment manufacturersDelegation coordination covering booth booking, logistics, and on-site supportCoverage of industrial and new energy exhibitions in European and Middle Eastern marketsEstablished client base including large state-owned energy and industrial enterprisesDomestic exhibition co-organization drawing on government and industry association networksExhibition organizingOverseas delegationEnergy sectorIndustrial trade shows
    Why visit

    Prioritize this contact if you are a Chinese industrial or equipment manufacturer looking to enter overseas trade exhibitions and need an organizer to handle logistics, booth booking, and delegation coordination.

    What to ask at the booth

    • Is the company present at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 as an exhibiting service provider or in another capacity?
    • Can you share examples of organizing participation for textile machinery or related industrial equipment companies at overseas shows?
    • Which countries and events do you currently represent or actively recruit for?
    • What does a full organizing package cover: booth space, visa support, freight, and stand construction?
    • What support do you offer a manufacturer attending an international exhibition for the first time?

    Before you leave the hall

    Capture notes and next steps at each stop

    At a five-day show the size of ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026, conversations blur quickly without a consistent note-taking habit. After each of these five stops, record the specific product or service discussed, the name of the person you spoke with, and one concrete next step, whether that is a follow-up call, a quotation request, or a factory visit. Doing this at the stand rather than at the end of the day keeps details accurate.

    For full event details, the official exhibitor directory, and floor plans as they are released, visit the TradeShowIntel event page linked below alongside the official show website.

    ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 on TradeShowIntel Official ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 website

    Frequently asked questions

    Planning this ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 route

    When and where is ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026?

    ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 runs from November 20 to November 24, 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), located in Qingpu District. The venue is one of the largest exhibition complexes in the world and is accessible by metro and shuttle services from central Shanghai.

    Which halls should a weaving or nonwovens buyer prioritize?

    Hall assignments for ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 had not been published at the time this guide was written. Check the official exhibitor directory at itmaasia.com for confirmed hall and booth numbers. Historically, the combined show groups weaving machinery, spinning, and nonwovens in separate hall clusters, so confirming locations the day before you walk is the most reliable approach.

    Who is this Shared Spotlight page designed for?

    This page is written for buyers and technical decision-makers attending ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 who want a planned route rather than an unstructured walk. The five exhibitors covered serve buyers evaluating nonwovens production lines, technical weaving machinery, Jacquard and style-change preparation equipment, web guiding and tension control systems, and overseas trade show logistics for Chinese manufacturers.

    How do I contact the exhibitors listed in this guide?

    Each exhibitor card in this Shared Spotlight includes contact information and, where available, a direct link to the company's website or show profile. You can also search each company by name in the official ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 exhibitor directory at itmaasia.com to find confirmed booth numbers and any pre-show meeting booking tools the organizers provide.

    Are these the only exhibitors worth visiting in these categories?

    No. This Shared Spotlight covers five companies that have taken paid placements on TradeShowIntel. ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 will host hundreds of exhibitors across weaving, nonwovens, finishing, spinning, and related categories. This guide is a starting point for a deliberate first-day route, not a comprehensive ranking of the show floor.