“ITM: A Strategic Gateway to the Middle East and Regional Markets”
One of the world’s leading manufacturers of large diameter circular knitting machines, Santoni Group showcased the latest technologies from the Terrot, Santoni and Jingmei brands, all part of the Santoni China Group, at the ITM 2026. The company presented its advanced solutions for double knit fabrics, demonstrating a broad technology portfolio to textile professionals from around the world.
Charles Jacob, Area Sales Manager of Santoni S.p.A., emphasized that ITM 2026 is not only important for the Turkish market but also serves as a strategically important regional exhibition for the Middle East and neighbouring countries. According to Jacob, the exhibition provides valuable opportunities to establish new business relationships and reach different markets.
“We Presented Advanced Solutions for Double Knit Fabrics”
Jacob explained that Santoni showcased the large diameter circular knitting machines of the Terrot, Santoni and Jingmei brands during the exhibition. He noted that all of the machines on display offer different and advanced solutions for the production of double knit fabrics, enabling the company to address a wide variety of customer requirements with a comprehensive technology portfolio.
“ITM is an Important Platform for Accessing Regional Markets”
Jacob stated that ITM has always been a very important exhibition for the company. He stressed that it is not only a Turkish exhibition, but also a key regional exhibition providing access to the markets of many Middle Eastern countries.
He added that the strong attendance of international visitors, particularly from Syria and Egypt, created valuable opportunities for new business development and further strengthened commercial relationships across the region.
Throughout the exhibition, Santoni’s booth attracted strong visitor interest. Jacob said the company welcomed not only textile professionals from across Türkiye but also many of its key customers based in Istanbul.
In addition, the company held productive meetings with visitors from Syria, Egypt and Uzbekistan, while expecting to welcome even more international visitors during the remaining days of the exhibition.
“Istanbul is Truly Becoming an International Hub”
Jacob believes that Istanbul is becoming a true international hub, where companies have the opportunity to meet and do business with visitors from many different regions, not only from Türkiye.
He emphasized that the international character of ITM plays a significant role in creating new business opportunities and strengthening global connections. Thanks to Istanbul’s strategic location, ITM continues to be one of the region’s leading textile machinery exhibitions.
“ITM’s International Reach Should Continue to Grow”
Jacob expressed his hope that ITM will continue to grow in the years ahead. He stressed the importance of maintaining strong international promotion of the exhibition in order to attract as many international visitors as possible.
He concluded by saying that increasing the number of foreign visitors will further strengthen ITM’s regional and global influence, allowing it to maintain its position as one of the textile machinery industry’s most important international meeting points.
