Held in Jiangsu, China, the 12th Sewing Machinery Industry Leading Enterprise Summit focused on the theme: ‘Cooperating Double Cycles, Expanding New Markets.’ The summit was attended by leaders of the Chinese sewing technology industry and associations including SG Group, Jack Stock, IMB, Dahao and China Textile Information Center, etc. Among the prominent participants were, He Ye, Vice Chairman, China National Light Industry Council and Chairman of the China Sewing Machinery Association (CSMA).

Dong Kuiyong, Deputy Director, China Textile Information Center, commented on future situation and the development direction of the textile and clothing industry in the post-COVID era through a review and analysis of the goal completion in 2020. Dong also proposed the‘14th Five-Year Plan’ to China’s enhance core innovation capabilities, sustainable development capabilities, resource allocation capabilities, strengthening service-oriented manufacturing and optimization and development for the sewing machinery industry.

Chen Xinhua, Chairman, IMB, corroborated, in future, apparel companies will incorporate intelligent manufacturing techniques in their factories.