Santoni China Group to Showcase Integrated Technology Ecosystem at ITM 2026
Santoni China Group will present a holistic innovation approach for the circular knitting industry at the ITM 2026 exhibition. The company will highlight an integrated portfolio spanning the entire value chain at booth 314, in Hall 3.
Under the guiding theme “Machines Evolved · Intelligence Delivered”, the group will present a comprehensive ecosystem: from intelligent machinery and advanced knitting technologies to integrated digital solutions. The objective is to enable more efficient, transparent, and future-ready production processes.
At ITM 2026, the Group unites its key brands under one roof, including Santoni (Shanghai) Knitting Machinery Co., Ltd., Terrot Textilmaschinen GmbH, and Jingmei Science and Technology Co., Ltd., alongside other specialized entities, collectively representing the full spectrum of circular knitting technologies.
The Santoni China Group presents a unified ecosystem of complementary brands designed to address global market requirements and current demand, particularly in double-knit applications, through clearly differentiated brand positioning, application driven machine expertise, and extensive regional market coverage. A key highlight will be the presentation of three flagship machines:
- Santoni Pulsar 2.8 Open 34″ E24 96F with a true double-face structure
- Terrot I3P 196 BW-34″ E24 108F (open width) with a high-tech double-face fabric
- Jingmei JTB-P 34″ E24 108F with interlock fabric
- Jingmei JTB-P 34″ E24 (open width) with a 5-layer fabric
Alongside the machine highlights, the group will present additional exhibits that further reinforce its integrated technology approach. These include the cylinder manufacturing capabilities of SMC/Qiguan, which stand for high precision and global availability. By combining German engineering expertise with strong local manufacturing capabilities, SMC positions itself as a reliable partner for cylinder solutions compatible with virtually all circular knitting machines worldwide.
This is complemented by the Santoni Knitting Industrial Internet Platform (KIIP), a digital infrastructure enabling real-time data access, production monitoring, and process optimization.
“By integrating machinery, material expertise, and digital intelligence, we are delivering a scalable, future-oriented production ecosystem,” said a company spokesperson. “ITM 2026 is a key platform for us to present this strategy to an international audience of industry professionals.”
The company’s participation underscores the strategic importance of the Turkish market and surrounding regions as dynamic growth hubs in textile manufacturing. At the same time, the event provides an opportunity to strengthen existing partnerships and establish new collaborations.
