A workshop dedicated to Italian technologies for the textile industry concluded in Cairo on 5-6 May 2026, highlighting the latest innovative solutions for the sector. The event brought together 23 Italian textile machinery manufacturers and more than 120 Egyptian industry operators, underlining growing industrial collaboration between the two countries and Egypt’s importance as a strategic market for Italian suppliers.
Organised by ICE Agency and ACIMIT with the support of the Italian Embassy in Cairo and UNIDO, the workshop focused on the future development of Egypt’s textile industry and the role Italian technology can play in supporting industrial modernisation.
Italian textile machinery manufacturers are internationally recognised for advanced, sustainable and high-quality solutions. During the workshop, speakers emphasised the importance of technology transfer and specialist training in strengthening the long-term competitiveness of Egypt’s textile sector.
According to ACIMIT, Italian textile machinery exports to Egypt reached €72 million in 2025, confirming the country as the leading African market for Italian machinery producers. Egyptian demand is particularly strong for finishing, weaving and spinning technologies.
“Egypt is now one of the most dynamic and strategic markets for our sector,” said Marco Salvadè, president of ACIMIT. “The strong participation of Italian companies in the Cairo workshop demonstrates the desire to further strengthen industrial collaboration between the two countries. Italian technologies can make a tangible contribution to the competitiveness of the Egyptian textile industry, particularly in processes focused on quality, sustainability and production efficiency.”
Salvadè added that the Cairo workshop also forms part of a wider programme promoting Italy’s presence at ITMA Hannover 2027, where Italian manufacturers will present the latest developments in textile machinery innovation.
Participating Italian companies included Cubotex, Color Service, Corino Macchine, Danitech Engineering And Solutions, Dover Industries Italy, Erhardt Piu’ Leimer, Itema, L.A.I.P., Lawer, Marzoli Machines Textile, M.C.S. Officina Meccanica, Mesdan, Monti – Mac, Nexia, Noseda, Pinter Caipo Italia, Reggiani Macchine, Salvade’, Savio Macchine Tessili, Stalam, Tecnorama, Tonello and Waternext.
Founded in 1945, ACIMIT represents around 300 Italian textile machinery manufacturers employing approximately 12,500 people. The sector produces machinery valued at around €1.9 billion annually, with approximately 86% exported worldwide.