Greeting from Chairman



Shogo Kondo
Chairman of JIAM 2008 Committee
Vice-Chairman of Japan Sewing Machinery Manufacturers Association (JASMA)

JASMA is pleased to announce that International Apparel Machinery Trade Show , JIAM 2008 will be held in Singapore for the 1^st time outside Japan.

A triennial show, JIAM had presented 8 editions since its first appearance in 1984. Building on an excellent track record over 24 years, JIAM has evolved into one of the world's top 3 major apparel machinery trade fairs. It is widely acknowledged by the textile and apparel industry and the scale and quality of the show increased with each showing.

With the significant global changes in the textile and apparel industry, in particular, the shift of manufacturing activities to meet the challenges of the competitive global market place, Asia alone accounts for more than 70% of the global production. Countries such as China, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Vietnam, Cambodia and the other newly industrialized countries (NICs) in South Asia and South-East Asia have increased their production tremendously. As these countries focus on apparel export to U.S.A and Europe, there will be an increase in demand for value-added products that offer quality design and functionality, leading to increase in demand for latest apparel machinery.

In view of these market changes and future growth in the region, JASMA selected to host JIAM in Singapore in May 2008. We are confident that the island's airline connectivity and strategic location as the sourcing hub in the apparel industry will be most ideal to attract the buyers from the region, in particular, South East Asia and South Asia . JIAM 2008 will serve as an essential bridge that links between the Asian exporters to the global apparel market.

JIAM 2008 Singapore will showcase the latest and most advanced machinery and equipment from the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers, demonstrating highly innovative and cutting-edge technology that provide solutions for the apparel and textile industry. New business models depicting future developments in the sewing, apparel and textile industries will also be presented at the international symposium and theme zone to allow visitors and exhibitors a glimpse into the new era through JIAM.

In addition to visitors from sewing manufacturers, JIAM 2008 aims to attract buyers and main dealers of major users of embroidery, clothing spreading machinery, CAD/CAM and distribution. The event will also be promoted beyond the apparel and textile industries to other related industry segments such as materials / secondary materials, retail, apparel sourcing and educational institutions.

JIAM 2008 is a platform for you to enhance your corporate image, increase brand penetration and reach out to global apparel industry. We invite you to join us as we work towards delivering a "new-born JIAM " at the new location in Singapore.