Egypt The Rising Star for Textile Business The textile sector is considered as a major pillar of the Egyptian economy and the government is hoping to raise exports by 10% in the year 2018. 10% The Egyptian government is taking series of reforms and policy measures to help raise Egypt s profile as an international textile hub taking advantage of its proximity to the lucrative EU market and the growing markets of the Arab world and Africa; which creates significant opportunities for the sector The textile and apparel industry contributes 5.6% of the Egyptian GDP, 27% of total industrial production, and 18% of total commodity non-oil exports 27% $6B As many as 4,399 textile and garment companies operate in Egypt, in addition to another 196 companies operating in free zones. Combined, those companies have invested nearly US$6 billion in the economy The textile and apparel industry work force accounts for 25% of Egypt's industrial labour force, with around one million workers. 25% $370M Egypt has 56 foreign investment companies in the textile sector employing 14,169 workers with total investment value of $ 172.3 million, and total production value of $ 370.6 million. Egyptian-Foreign joint venture textile companies totals 150; employing 30,635 workers; with an investment of $ 515 million, and a total production value of 509.4 million $515M 14% Egypt's Imports of textile and apparel industries' related machinery is expected to grow at 14% CAGR within the coming 5 years Exports of textiles and ready-made garments reached US$2.5 billion in 2016, with expectations to raise that figure to US$10 billion in 10 years; while the National Strategy for Textile Industries by 2025 also envisions training of 500,000 workers $10B 35% There are 15 Textile Qualifying Industrial Zones (QIZ) in Egypt in continous need for the latest textile machinery and technolgoies, offering duty-free access to the US, provided that 35% of the product sold is manufactured in the qualifying zone 1
EGY STITCH & TEX. Technologies & More EGY STITCH & TEX, the most domineering international to continental business to business forum serving Egypt s and the MENA region s booming textile and apparel industries; demonstrates innovative technological solutions for superior standard buyers; crafting incomparable opportunities for exhibitors to access 12 well-off markets at one distinctive event. EGY STITCH & TEX is a premium trade fair creating a path for textile industries solution providers and technology makers to get the most profit out of burgeoning business prospects in one of the world s most alluring business territories. EGY STITCH & TEX is a one-off annual event; offering steady streams and amazing arrays of obtainable textile technologies and innovations in a prevailing mood; where textile and apparel regional manufacturers meet worldwide technology leading innovators and brightest minds to source machinery supplies, network with industry key players, boost their modernization strategies and get-to-grips with evolving trends and technologies. EGY STITCH & TEX enjoys an absolute reach, expertise and attendee drawing power to target and attract thousands of qualified buyers and trade visitors from Egypt and the entire MENA region; structuring the most influential compact trading business venue for textile technologies. The conspicuous must-attend EGY STITCH & TEX presents high-tech value content; covering the all-inclusive spectrum of textile machinery sector comprising Spinning, Weaving, Sewing, Embroidery, Dyeing, Textile Printing and Tricot Technologies, Machinery, Accessories, Fabrics and Chemicals. EGY STITCH & TEX is where evolution comes to pass. EGY STITCH & TEX with a well-established reputation on the international and regional levels as an ultimate business and technology-transfer event; makes the perfect all-year-round path to marketing and face-to-face selling opportunities; bringing together record-breaking figures comprising thousands of the regional and local most influential professional buyers to explore the key technologies and latest trends showcased by the exhibitors. Signifying the impeccable trade fair for international textile technology premieres; EGY STITCH & TEX provides wide-ranging competition scope, constant business opportunities, broad media coverage and cross-industry knowledge transfer. 3
Added Values of Exhibitors at.. EGY STITCH & TEX For most entrepreneurs, trade fairs have become the true difference between success and failure, and a vehicle to expanding from local markets into the burgeoning new markets that have emerged in many parts of the world; just like Egypt. Some of the benefits and rewards the exhibitors can gain from EGY STITCH & TEX, among many others, are: Tracing the up-to-the-minute textile technology tendencies. Remaining onward as far as competition is concerned. Being in receipt of new creations and industrial philosophies through networking with key industry innovators and creative thinkers. Adding value to the influence of marketing activities. Meeting a wide-section of the region s top industrialists. Creating wide-spread attentiveness to the brand. Developing relationships with present and soon-to-be customers. Educating customers with publications and audio-visual materials. Generating sales and collecting business leads. Reaching customers not reached before through regular promotion means. 5
EGY STITCH & TEX Exhibit Profile Machinery & Equipment & Equipment Accessories Auxiliary Equipment - Bleaching & Washing machinery - Garments Processing Machinery - Embroidery Machinery - Knitting Machinery - Spinning Machinery - Steaming Equipment - Testing Equipment and Controls - Textile Printing Machinery - Weaving machinery - Winding Machinery - Yarn Processing Machinery - Cutting & laying Machines - Ironing Equipment - Pressing Machines- Cleaning Equipment - Knives / Scissors - Sewing Machines & Parts - Dyeing Machinery - Stitching Units - CAD/CAM - Combing Machinery - Tricot Machinery - Finishing Equipment - Yarn Spinners - Cloth Shrinking & Fusing Equipment - Cloth Spreading & Cutting Equipment - Color Control Systems - Textile Labeling Equipment. Accessories Belts & Buckles - Brand Tapes - Fabrics - Buttons - Labels - Needles - Trimmings - Zippers - Yarns - Closures - Textile Packing Materials - Raw Materials- Chemicals & Detergents - Dyestuff - Threads- Other Accessories 7
EGY STITCH Visitors Profile Government Officials Investors & Businessmen Industrialists & Factory Owners Trade Delegations & Foreign Missions Trade Buyers Garment manufacturers Importers and Traders of Textile Machinery Wholesalers & Distributors Trade Associations & Federations Mechanical Engineers Consultants Textile Specialists Garment Manufacturers Knitwear Manufacturers Textile Manufacturers Design Houses/- Fashion Designers Specialized Media Textile Printing Houses Store Owners and Retailers Trade Agents 9
EGY STITCH & TEX..Promotion Campaign The enormous campaign to promote EGY STITCH & TEX exhibition cuts through current textile industries marketing challenges. The theme of this campaign is to turn the show into "The Ultimate Regional Forum for textile technologies "; in other words, the primary goal is to make this event the ultimate meeting place for on-site contracting decisions where all the ranges and prices are available under one roof for buyers and sellers. A dedicated international and regional marketing campaign using the key industry publications, street signage, targeted visitor mail outs, newsletters, website and press-conferences will be launched to promote the event all through Egypt and the MENA region. EGY STITCH & TEX will be promoted to professional visitors through the following means: International & Regional Show Visits 50,000 Visitor Tickets/ 20,000 VIP Tickets Regional & International VIP Buyer Program @ Social Media Promotion Targeted SMS Campaign Editorials & advertisements in key regional newspapers Pre and Post show Local Media Coverage Huge Outdoor Promotion Campaign Radio Commercials in Prime Times Egy Stitch & Tex 11
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The Organizer Vision Fairs is one of the leading trade fair organizers in the Middle East and Africa, with a significant experience organizing specialized international exhibitions serving multiple business sectors in addition to various b2b and matchmaking events, along with export development activities. Acting as an indispensable engine of growth to the Middle East and Africa s economies; the trade fairs owned, managed and represented by Vision Fairs create provocative environs and business opportunities for conglomerate, small and medium companies to pageant, promote, and market technologies, products and services to the right audience, whilst transferring knowledge, technology, know-how and expertise. Vision Fars portfolio of more than 20 annual shows in Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Morocco, Erbil and Saudi Arabia with more than 80 editions to date, addresses the world s most dynamic business sectors; generating millions of dollars in business deals. 20 Trade Fairs 80 Editions 6 Countries 900 Direct Exhibitors 2500 Indirect Exhibitors 196.000 Exhibiting Area 1.000.000 Visitor 19