Swedish Textile Technology Companies Drive Innovation Ahead of ITMA Asia 2026

From the report

As the global textile machinery industry gears up for ITMA Asia in Shanghai this November, Swedish textile technology companies are responding to a rapidly evolving market with fresh investment, new product launches, and targeted innovation. Growing competition from Asia, geopolitical uncertainty, tightening regulations, and the accelerating influence of artificial intelligence and digitalisation are collectively reshaping the industry landscape.

Against this backdrop, members of the Swedish Textile Machinery Association (TMAS) have had a notably productive 2026, with new facilities, product introductions, and technologies addressing automation, productivity, recycling, and more resource-efficient textile manufacturing.

Following a record-breaking 2025 and a series of bolt-on acquisitions, ACG Kinna has inaugurated a 1,000-square-metre expansion at its headquarters in Skene. The move comes in direct response to growing demand for the company’s complete textile and finished product line automation services.