Texcare Asia & China Laundry Expo (TXCA & CLE) concluded its 2025 edition on a positive note. Held from November 12 – 14, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, the event brought together 292 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions and 30,818 visitors from 96 countries and regions, according to a news release. The total number of visitors increased by 7.4% year-on-year compared with the previous show, and the number of overseas visitors at this year’s show reached 2,704, a 30.9% year-on-year increase from the previous show, according to the release.
The 2025 edition saw a significant increase in international exhibitors, with nearly 40 global brands participating from countries including Germany, the US, Italy, Japan, Spain, and Switzerland.
Brands including Sea-lion, JENSEN, Kannegiesser, Asahi, CLM, Eliza, Haier, Oasis, Sankosha, Sunshine, Unisec, and Weishi presented their latest innovations, while nearly 70 new exhibitors brought fresh energy with groundbreaking developments in textile rental, resource recycling, and next-generation disinfection systems.
“The TXCA & CLE is an incredibly important event for the laundry industry, providing an excellent platform and opportunity to showcase new products and connect with customers from around the world,” said Aaron Zhang, Sea-lion Machinery Co Ltd, general manager. “Over the past two days, our booth has been visited by many people, both from China and abroad. More than half were overseas buyers from countries such as the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and various European nations. They showed great interest in our products, and we had in-depth discussions, introducing them to Sea-lion’s green technologies.”
TXCA & CLE 2025 connected the global textile care community and showcased transformative technologies in automation, artificial intelligence (AI), energy conservation and environmental protection. The exhibition’s concurrent forums and events featured prominent speakers and participants, providing valuable insights into emerging trends, addressing pressing challenges, and exploring opportunities for collaboration. These sessions further reinforced the event’s role as a critical knowledge-sharing platform, fostering innovation and driving the industry forward.
“TXCA & CLE provides an invaluable platform to connect with customers face-to-face, fostering in-depth discussions and showcasing tangible solutions tailored to their specific needs. In today’s digital age, with the abundance of online platforms and social media, bringing people together physically remains essential. The show enables us to present our latest developments, engage in detailed conversations, and demonstrate real solutions for customers’ laundries. It’s not just about meeting one salesperson but interacting with our entire team and experiencing our full range of innovations firsthand. This is why we continue to participate in Texcare, both in Europe and here in China, as it remains a crucial space for meaningful collaboration and progress,” said Bert Debevere, JENSEN Group, director business region V.
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