ITMA ASIA + CITME 2010: Unprecedented growth in computerised flat knitting machine market

Cixing flat knitting machineSales of computerised flat knitting machines to China to grow by more than 300% in 2010.

Billy Hunter reports from Shanghai

25 June 2010, Shanghai – As the second ITMA ASIA + CITME draws to a close here, the big story is the almost incredible explosion in the sales of computerised flat knitting machines in China. Machine builders are reporting staggering and unparalleled market growth as hand flat knitting machines are replaced due to rising labour costs in the country.

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