In light of the worldwide spread of COVID-19, Messe Frankfurt and its partners at ATME-I and co-producers at SPESA have decided to postpone Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas.Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas will now take place Dec. 15-17, 2020, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.

“Up until this point, we were optimistic that May was far enough away to proceed with the events as planned. However, as the situation has evolved, we feel that we must act in the best interest of our exhibitors, visitors, and the industry overall,” Kristy Meade, show director – Technical Shows: Textiles, Sewn Products, Equipment and Technology, said in a statement.

She adds: “We have considered the wide-range of impacts this will have on our exhibitor and visitor base, and we appreciate your continued support and understanding as we continue to navigate this situation together. Please contact any member of our team with questions or concerns.”