Held between 15–17 October 2025 at the Gaziantep Middle East Fair Center (OFM), GTMF 2025 showcased the latest innovations in textile machinery, production technologies, technical textiles, and industrial solutions. Although it was the inaugural edition, the exhibition exceeded expectations by welcoming 13,480 professional visitors, including 1,642 international visitors, demonstrating the region's growing importance within the global textile industry.
An International Platform for the Textile Industry
The exhibition hosted 228 companies from 15 countries, including leading manufacturers from Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, China, and India, alongside Türkiye's major machinery producers.Visitors explored advanced textile machinery, innovative production technologies, automation solutions, and new product launches presented throughout the three-day event.Official accreditation data confirmed the international profile of the exhibition, with visitors arriving from 23 countries, including Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, China, India, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Algeria, and several European countries.
Strong Support from Government and Industry Leaders
The official opening ceremony welcomed high-level representatives from government, local authorities, and the textile industry.Among the attendees were Deputy Minister of Trade Mahmut Gürcan, Gaziantep Governor Kemal Çeber, Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Fatma Şahin, Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce Chairman Mehmet Tuncay Yıldırım, representatives of the Gaziantep Chamber of Industry (GSO), Gaziantep Organized Industrial Zone Chairman Cengiz Şimşek, and TEMSAD Chairman Adil Nalbant. During the opening ceremony, speakers highlighted Gaziantep's strategic role in Türkiye's manufacturing industry and emphasized the importance of specialized trade fairs in supporting technological development, exports, and international competitiveness.Deputy Minister of Trade Mahmut Gürcan noted that Türkiye continues to strengthen its position within the global textile machinery industry and described GTMF 2025 as an important contribution to the country's manufacturing vision
A New Business Hub for Regional and International Cooperation
Beyond machinery displays, GTMF 2025 created valuable opportunities for manufacturers, investors, technology suppliers, distributors, and industry professionals to establish new business relationships.The exhibition served as an important networking platform where companies introduced new technologies, exchanged industry knowledge, and explored future investment opportunities.Representatives from supporting organizations, including the Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce, Gaziantep Chamber of Industry, Gaziantep Organized Industrial Zone, and the Southeastern Anatolia Exporters' Associations (GAİB), emphasized the exhibition's contribution to regional economic development and international trade.
Strengthening Gaziantep's Position in the Textile Industry
Recognized as one of Türkiye's leading textile manufacturing centers, Gaziantep welcomed thousands of professionals from across Türkiye and abroad during the exhibition. By bringing together technology suppliers and textile manufacturers under one roof, GTMF 2025 strengthened the city's position as a regional production and investment hub while supporting the development of new commercial partnerships. The exhibition also demonstrated the growing international potential of Gaziantep as a destination for specialized trade fairs serving the textile machinery sector.
Looking Ahead
Following the successful debut of GTMF 2025, International Fuar Yapım ve Organizasyon Ltd. Şti. continues its commitment to developing internationally recognized trade fairs that create business opportunities, encourage technological innovation, and support sustainable industrial growth.With its strong participation, international visitor profile, and positive industry feedback, Gaziantep Textile Machinery Fair has established a solid foundation for future editions and aims to become one of the region's leading textile machinery exhibitions.