Verified Nov 2026
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Colzate, Lombardia
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Since 1953
Itema Group, officially Itema S.p.A., manufactures shuttleless weaving machines, including rapier, airjet, and projectile types, along with spare parts and integrated services. The company is headquartered in Colzate, Lombardy, Italy, and was founded in 1953. It employs between 500 and 1,000 people and reports estimated annual revenue of $250-500 million. The company is privately held and serves the textile industry. In February 2026 it exhibited its R9500EVO and Galileo-RX rapier weaving machines at SITEX 2026.
Itema Group at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1953
Headquarters
Colzate, Lombardia
Certifications
ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
73 years in operation (founded 1953).
Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Itema Group, officially Itema S.p.A., manufactures shuttleless weaving machines, including rapier, airjet, and projectile types, along with spare parts and integrated services. The company is headquartered in Colzate, Lombardy, Italy, and was founded in 1953. It employs between 500 and 1,000 people and reports estimated annual revenue of $250-500 million. The company is privately held and serves the textile industry. In February 2026 it exhibited its R9500EVO and Galileo-RX rapier weaving machines at SITEX 2026.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1953 |
Headquarters | Colzate, Lombardia |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
What Itema Group makes
The company holds ISO 9001 certification and produces weaving machinery, spare parts, and installation and maintenance services for textile manufacturers.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Emissions, Machining, Assembly, Composite (source: itemagroup.com).
Certifications
Itema Group is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 9001 — itemagroup.com
Latest developments
2026-06-30 — Itema reaffirms its commitment to the Syrian textile industry at NasTex 2026 — Itema Group (itemagroup.com)
2026-06-04 — Itema manufactures the first Projectile Weaving Machines “Made in Italy” at its Colzate Headquarters. — Itema Group (itemagroup.com)
2026-02-12 — Itema exhibits at SITEX 2026: on show the two best-selling high-end rapier weaving machines of the Region, R9500EVO and Galileo-RX — Itema Group (itemagroup.com)
2026-02-10 — Itema America Acquires Palmetto Loom Reed, Strengthening Local Manufacturing and Service in the U.S. — Itema Group (itemagroup.com)
2025-12-16 — Itema announces strategic partnership with Ivy Decarb to accelerate decarbonization in weaving process — Itema Group (itemagroup.com)
2025-11-26 — Itema opens its new Surat Service Center and further strengthens its presence in the region. — Itema Group (itemagroup.com)
Facilities
Itema Group is headquartered in Colzate, Lombardia. Public sources also reference these locations:
Switzerland — itemagroup.com
Company details
Itema operates production sites in Italy, Switzerland, China, and India, and reportedly serves customers in over 100 countries. Itema Group was founded in 1953, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Colzate, Lombardia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 73 years in operation (founded 1953). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Itema Group do?
Itema Group, officially Itema S.p.A., manufactures shuttleless weaving machines, including rapier, airjet, and projectile types, along with spare parts and integrated services. The company is headquartered in Colzate, Lombardy, Italy, and was founded in 1953. It employs between 500 and 1,000 people and reports estimated annual revenue of $250-500 million. The company is privately held and serves the textile industry. In February 2026 it exhibited its R9500EVO and Galileo-RX rapier weaving machines at SITEX 2026.
Where is Itema Group headquartered?
Itema Group is headquartered in Colzate, Lombardia (Via Cavaliere Gianni Radici, Colzate, Lombardia, 24020).
When was Itema Group founded?
Itema Group was founded in 1953.
How big is Itema Group?
Itema Group has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does Itema Group hold?
Itema Group lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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