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Apparel tech show starts Jan 12

The tenth edition of Garmentech Bangladesh show will be held at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre
in Dhaka from January 12-15, showcasing the latest machinery and technology in the garment sector.

Zakaria Trade and Fair International and ASK Trade and Exhibitions Ltd will organise the event, said a statement yesterday.

 
 
GARMENTECH BANGLADESH CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY BETWEEN JANUARY 12 AND 15, 2011 TECHNOLOGY TRADESHOW, SOURCING SHOW,
SEMINAR AND TECH-PODIUM UNDER ONE ROOF GARMENTECH BANGLADESH BRINGING GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY TO THE DOOR STEPS OF RMG INDUSTRY
 
( Trade show)
The premier technology and allied services international tradeshow for the RMG industry in the country, GARMENTECH Bangladesh completes
10 years with GARMENTECH Bangladesh 2011 scheduled to be held between January 12 and 15, 2011 at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, Dhaka.

Been organized by Zakaria Trade & Fair International and ASK Trade & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, this premier technology event for the RMG industry will have on display latest in sewing, finishing, laundry, embroidery, CAD/CAM, Printing technology for global leaders in the respective field.

“The scale of participation has been bigger than last year which goes on to indicate renewed interest in investment in technology after a lull of nearly 18 months since mid 2009 and 2010.” Informs Mr. Tipu Sultan Bhuiyan, General Manager, Zakaria Trade & Fair International. “ Zhejiang Sewing Machinery Association from China a province renowned for manufacturing international quality industrial sewing Machines have signed an MOU for bringing their pavilion at GARMENTECH Bangladesh 2011, which is an Interesting highlight of this edition” he informed.
 
2nd edition of IFA Sourcing Fair Dhaka 2011

(Sourcing Show)
IFA Sourcing Fair Dhaka 2011 is a platform conceived to address the apparel fabrics and garment accessories sourcing needs of the Bangladesh clothing and knitwear manufacturers and exporters.

Being held concurrent to the 10th edition of Garmentech Bangaldesh the most visited tradeshow by the RMG industry, participants get the assured opportunity of meeting the entire cross section of the clothing industry, thus guaranteeing wide exposure to their products and services.

The RMG sector is expected to grow despite the global financial crisis of 2009. As China is finding it challenging to make textile and foot wear items at cheap price, due to rising labor costs, many foreign investors, are coming to Bangladesh to take advantage of the low labor cost.

In this context 2nd edition of IFA Sourcing Fair Dhaka is conceived to address the sourcing and garment accessories sourcing needs of Bangladesh clothing and knitwear manufacturers and exporters. In a dynamically changing scenario when fashions change every season, it is imperative for the manufacturers to keep track of the developments in fabrics as well as the new trends in trims, IFA Sourcing Fair Dhaka offers a platform for the domestic and overseas fabric manufacturers and suppliers along with manufacturers of trimmings and embellishments to showcase their latest collections.

Display profile :
Fabrics : Man-made, Synthetic, Natural and Blended fibers in woven and knits for men’s, women’s and kid’s wear.

Trimmings & Embellishments : All types of Buttons; Studs and Eyelets; Zippers and Fasteners; Laces and Lace materials; Ribbons; Interlining; Badges and Labels; Transfers; Sewing and Embroidery threads; Sequins and Beads; Tassels; etc..

Services : Suppliers of CAD systems & software; design studios; testing and QC; consultants; trade media etc

FACTS – International Knowledge Seminar Series II with GTZ - PROGRESS

(Seminar)
Garknit World presents FACTS - Fabric, Apparel, Clothing Technology Summit, a series of International Knowledge Seminar Series II will be held concurrent with the event and has been created as an exercise in critical information sharing to bridge the gap between technology and performance.

GTZ-PROGRESS with whose partnership the first edition of FACTS was organized has extended their partnership to the FACTS –Knowledge Seminar series II Concurrent to GARMENTECH Bangladesh 2011

Objective :
This event has been created as an exercise in critical information sharing to bridge the gap between technology and performance.

Topics : Energy Conservation – the options and methods
Use of Chemicals wise & effectively
Buying Houses – Their perspective on what is the priority
Social Compliance – the current imperative
Productivity – experience sharing
Health & Safety – the learning and replication

Audience : Summit is targeted at delegates consisting of buyers representatives, buying agents, garment manufacturers, garment exporters, fabric manufacturers, shop floor managers, technicians, dyeing and printing personnel, embroiderers, consultants, students etc.,

For further details on FACTS write to Nandagopal@asktradex.com or call 011 9800 2284

( Work Shop)
TECH – Podium – Unveiling Tech Directions for the future
In an effort to showcase the latest technologies being displayed at the show as well as the new technology Options available for the industry, a novel platform titled “TECH – Podium – Unveiling Tech Directions for The future is being created for the first time.

At TECH-Podium, there will be audio-video presentation of the latest technologies a periodical intervals For the benefit of visitors who are understand new technologies and techniques in the areas of Cutting, Sewing, embroidery, Laundry and Finishing etc., and then can see live demonstrations at various booths. This is a facility created for participants of the show and helps the visitors to understand what is new at the Show.

Commenting on the 10 edition of GARMENTECH, Md. Zakaria Bhuiyan, Chairman, ZAKARIA Trade & Fair International said “It looks like yesterday when the first edition of the event was organized at Gulshan Park in the year 2001. It has been long and eventful journey during which the event has grown and increased in size and has acquired truly international stature and is the largest event for the RMG Industry in the country. We hope to continue our vision and mission of bringing the international technology to the door steps of the local RMG industry helping in its quest for growth and glory.

ABOUT ORGANIZERS :
ASK Trade & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd is a professional exhibition organizing firm that has proficiency of turning intangible ideas into a creative reality. ASK is based in India with offices in Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore and an overseas office in Bangladesh at Dhaka. Through our events, we enable out customers to gain market entry, exposure, get visibility, enhance brand value, add contacts, increase revenue thus facilitating trade.

Our expertise lies in identifying the emerging sectors which have scope and potential for trade show and create a platform for the industry to interact and engage and play the catalystic role in the growth of industry. Our core industry expertise spans from Fabrics, Garments & Knitwear, Garment Accessories, Garment Machineries, Technical Textiles, Energy & Power Equipments, Engineering & Industrial Products & Machinery, Building & Construction Materials, Products & Machinery, Agro & Food Products etc.,

VISION : “To add value in all that we do and become valuable to our customers in whatever we do for them”

Zakaria Trade & Fair International is a division of Zakaria Enterprises, involved in the organizing of tradeshows and exhibitions in the country. Headed by Mr. Zakaria Bhuiyan, Zakaria Enterprises are the pioneers in the field of apparel technology especially industrial sewing machinery in the country. We have been successfully organizing GARMENTECH in Bangladesh for the past 9 years with the active support of FBCCI and members of BGMEA and BKMEA. We understand the needs of the apparel industry and strive hard to delivery completely satisfactory experience to our participants.