Article: Swiss Textile Machinery: Asia Gains a Greater Share in Exports

The Swiss textile machinery industry is a strongly export-oriented sector, and has a presence with many companies, sales and service organizations in all of the world's key markets. What makes these companies global leaders in their sector is their systematic customer focus, innovative all-round solutions and technologically sophisticated products.

In 2004, Swiss textile machinery exports remained firm at CHF 2,177 million. The most significant impact came again from the Asian markets, which enjoyed a gain of 13.2%. Europe (including Turkey) was hit by a painful setback of 7.2%, and the American markets marked another double-digit decline of 12.9%.

Asian markets remained buoyant taking ...

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