TXCA & CLE Show Postponed to October 2020
Due to global travel restrictions and business disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 edition of Texcare Asia and China Laundry Expo (TXCA & CLE), originally scheduled for Aug. 13-15, has been postponed. The trade show will now take place Oct. 14-16 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, according to a news release.
Having attracted exhibitors from 21 countries and regions at last year’s edition, TXCA & CLE is an increasingly international platform for the linen, uniform and facility services industry in Asia. As the COVID-19 pandemic has stabilized, global border and travel restrictions are gradually being relaxed. Against the backdrop of this constantly changing situation, the trade show’s organizing committee has decided to postpone the event to a time later in the year when all participants will have a better opportunity to attend the show.
In addition to travel restrictions, business disruption also informed the organizing committee’s decision to postpone the fair. Currently, the laundry and dyeing industry, as well as hotels and restaurants in China, are recovering steadily. By rescheduling the fair to October, hard-hit suppliers, as well as buyers, will have more time to recover in time for a productive show later in the year. After six months of reduced business activity, the rescheduled fair will act as a catalyst for further recovery, providing a chance for suppliers to capitalize on pent-up market demand, the release noted.
Demand for sterilization solutions, as well as automation and digital technology to combat COVID-19 creates market opportunity. With researchers worldwide racing to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, the textile care industry may also have an important role to play. Sanitation and sterilization of textiles used in medical and healthcare facilities is becoming an increasingly pressing issue. The global shortage of surgical gowns, for example, has created a market for effective sterilization solutions to stem overreliance on single-use textiles. Hotels, restaurants and other workplaces where textiles are reused are facing similar pain points, with a need for sterilization services that ensure textiles can be safely reused.
In addition to sterilization services, the need for automation and digital solutions also has increased as a result of the pandemic. Through the use of digitalization and robotic technology, the washing process can be automated to ensure zero human contact with contaminated textiles. The application of image recognition technology, IoT, big data, cloud computing and other technology also is enhancing operational intelligence, enabling flexible production and efficient logistics. These developments are not only improving safety standards, they are also helping suppliers become more competitive amidst the current market conditions.
Opportunities to explore this new growth market, together with business openings across the entire supply chain, including machinery, cleaning systems, chemicals, leather care products, tools, peripheries, rental services and more will be available to participants of the rescheduled TXCA & CLE event in October. TXCA & CLE is an annual event organized by the China Laundry Association and the China Light Industry Machinery Association, as well as Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. and Unifair Exhibition Service Co. Ltd. In 2019, the fair attracted 25,202 global visitors, who networked and conducted business with 311 international brands. For details about the show, email txcacle@china.messefrankfurt.com or txcacle@unifair.com.
The show is part of Messe Frankfurt’s textile care events. Texcare International is the international flagship fair of this brand, and is held every four years. It provides an international venue for the linen, uniform and facility services industry in Frankfurt, Germany. The upcoming edition will be held from Nov. 27 – Dec. 1, 2021. For details, visit www.texcare.messefrankfurt.com.