International triple exhibition launched
Sara Pathirana
An International triple exhibition in collaboration with CEMS-Global,
which focuses on the entire Textile and Garment sector of Sri Lanka, was
launched yesterday at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC),
Colombo and it will conclude on March 2.
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Two visitors at the exhibition. Picture by Nissanka Wijeratne |
The exhibition is segmented into three, 'Fourth Textech Sri Lanka
International Expo 2013'-An International Exhibition on Textile Garment
Technology and Machinery along with synchronized exhibitions, 'Dye+Chem
Sri Lanka Inetrnational Expo 2013-An exhibition on Dyes, Fine and
Specialty Chemicals and the 'Fourth Colombo International Yarn and
Fabric Show 2013'.
CEMS-Global sees the industry and exhibitors growing and
internationally people are showing interest and focus on the industry in
Sri Lanka.
Technology and quality are both available in the country and we want
to showcase Sri Lanka by helping to attract and invite buyers to explore
our resources,” Group CEO-CEMS Global, USA and Asia Pacific, S. S.
Sarwar said.
“Through such endeavours, we aim to reach our export target of Four
billion USD by 2015, despite the challenges in the export market and
promoting our textiles in key markets is essential since the inception
of our brand,” Minister of Industry and Commerce, Rishad Bathiudeen, who
was the Chief Guest at the event, said.
“In 2012, our apparel exports recorded $ 2.83 billion earnings of
which $1.53 billion was from the US and $ 1.86 billion was from the EU
despite the challenging global market situation. I am happy to announce
that the world’s third largest retail giant TESCO is now purchasing
apparels from Sri Lanka to the annual value of $ 100 million” said
Rishad Bathiudeen, Minister of Industry and Commerce. |
