ATME-I® 2006 will be the largest show of its kind in the Americas. It is the recognised leading exhibition for textile machinery, equipment, accessories, supplies and services for the yarn and fiber, weaving, knitting, dyeing, printing and finishing and other nonwoven manufacturing industries.
The roots of this long-established show can be traced back to 1915, when the first Southern Textile Exposition was held in Greenville, SC. In 1969, the show joined forces with the American Textile Machinery Association (ATMA®) to become the first American Textile Machinery Exhibition-International (ATME-I®). Still located at Greenville’s Palmetto Expo Center, the show’s growth was so rapid that within four years a “two-show” format every three years had to be adopted. The show continued to grow, and it became clear that a new venue would be required.
With this long history and tradition, ATME-I® moves to Atlanta, GA, for the first time in 2006 to take up residence at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta’s premier exhibition facility. This venue is nearly four times the size of the Palmetto, allowing the show to reunite into one all-inclusive event at an expo center that can truly do it justice.
ATME-I® is certified by the United States Department of Commerce as an International Trade Fair and will be promoted to textile industry executives from throughout the world.
The Georgia World Congress Center is one of the country’s leading meeting and exhibition facilities, offering unprecedented amenities that benefit from recent renovation.
Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, the GWCC features 1.4 million square feet of prime exhibit space in 12 exhibit halls, including 105 meeting rooms and 2 grand ballrooms.
It is truly a world class venue for a world class event.
What industry leaders are saying about ATME-I® and MEGATEX.
“We are pleased about the move to Atlanta and the decision to include all aspects of the textile industry under one roof.... as we will be able to see more people and accomplish more, at a lower cost.”
Andy Warlick, President and CEO, Parkdale Mills, Inc.
“We are very excited about the move to Atlanta. The North American textile industry is still a very large and important market for us. We have many customers who will attend this show and they have the capital available to spend on new projects. MEGATEX in Atlanta will provide us the opportunity to exhibit the most advanced textile finishing machinery available. I am confident this show will result in increased orders to our North American customers.”
Will Motchar, Vice President - Global Sales & Marketing, Tube-Tex Global Group
“We look forward with great anticipation to ATME-I® in vibrant Atlanta. We see the entrepreneurial spirit in the industry rising to meet the present day market challenges by creating new niches and products that are spurring on renewed demand throughout North America and indeed the whole of the Western Hemisphere. Through MEGATEX, we will be provided the opportunity to reach these customers who are pushing the industry forward.”
Allen Moore, President, R.A. Moore Associates, Inc.
“This new venue, along with the MEGATEX concept of co-located shows, will create renewed interest in ATME-I® and will result in increased attendance from all areas of the textile industry."
Carl Martin, President and COO, John D. Hollingsworth on Wheels, Inc.
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