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Strong Institutional Support
The official opening ceremony brought together prominent government officials, industry leaders and business representatives.
Among the attendees were Türkiye’s Deputy Minister of Trade Mahmut Gürcan, Gaziantep Governor Kemal Çeber, Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Fatma Şahin, Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce President Mehmet Tuncay Yıldırım, representatives of the Gaziantep Chamber of Industry, Gaziantep Organized Industrial Zone President Cengiz Şimşek and TEMSAD President Adil Nalbant.
Their participation reflected the importance of the exhibition for both the regional economy and Türkiye’s textile manufacturing industry.
A Strategic Platform for Investment and Technology
Speakers throughout the event emphasized the importance of technological investment, international cooperation and industrial competitiveness.
Gaziantep is one of Türkiye’s most important textile manufacturing centers and a major exporter of carpets, yarns, nonwovens, knitted fabrics and apparel products. The exhibition provided a platform where investors, manufacturers and technology suppliers could establish new business connections and explore future opportunities.
Industry representatives described GTMF 2025 as more than a trade fair, highlighting its role as a strategic platform supporting technological transformation, international partnerships and industrial development.
A New Meeting Point for the Global Textile Machinery Industry
With strong international participation, extensive institutional support and significant visitor attendance, GTMF 2025 successfully demonstrated the potential of Gaziantep as a regional hub for textile technology and manufacturing.
The exhibition created new business opportunities for machinery manufacturers, investors and textile producers while contributing to regional economic development and strengthening Türkiye’s position within the global textile machinery market.