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CSMAS-
India 2008
C
a recap of the prestigious
China Sewing Machinery And
Accessories Show—India 2008 held
in Bangalore.
MAJOR EXHIBITORS
Some of the participating brands at the fair were:
Tian Minyu, Chairman, CSMA has led CSMA to grow from a traditional
Q&A
organisation to one with a global stature. CSMA is now considered one of
the most powerful organisations in the sewing machinery sector considering
that China produces more than 70 per cent of the total sewing machines
globally. Minyu is assisted in the process by He Ye, Vice Chairman, CSMA and
spokesperson of the association. Apparel gets an exclusive interview with He Ye.
This is the first time that CSMAS has been to start new ventures, CSMAS will help them interact directly
organised outside China. What is the with the manufacturers. We are also looking to strengthen
purpose of conducting this fair in India? our overseas exhibition and business promotion activities. We
The Chinese sewing machine industry holds 70 per cent share want to cooperate with foreign media and with the rapidly
in the global industry and this is an effort to showcase the developing regions such as South Asia, Central Europe and
machines to international markets. This show will help build South America.
powerful brand names and garner and expand market share
for Chinese manufacturers. And since CMAI is collaborating What are the key advantages that Chinese
for the event, it is a great platform for us. machinery has over others?
The Chinese machinery comes with quality at the price that
What are the key differences between is suitable for everybody. The best companies from China are
CISMA held in Shanghai and CSMAS? present at CSMAS and most of them have their own research
CISMA is held on a much larger platform. CISMA is an and development centres. Hence, all our products come with
international exhibition in terms of both the exhibitors and a high performance price ratio.
buyers. At CSMAS, we are only showcasing Chinese sewing
machine manufacturers. Events such as this make it easy for How will the Indian apparel industry
visitors as they save on time and money. We cannot expect benefit from CSMAS?
everyone to travel to Shanghai. An event like this makes it Our idea is to support the Indian garment industry with our
very convenient and stakeholders have an understanding of technology that comes at an effective cost. I would also like to
new technology and products. Specifically, for people looking thank CMAI for their support.
“ “
I am overwhelmed at the
response to the fair. We have
already struck a few deals.—
Yang Yuanzeng, Feiyue
“ “
We are optimistic about
the future of the
industry.—Michael Chen
Shan, Typical
Visitors Speak