The components and accessories sector has shown remarkable resilience during the last 3 decades. It has moved in tandem with the progress of TEl. There is increased awareness of quality standards, product development and adherence to delivery schedule. Critical and sophisticated machinery parts and components are produced by these units either through collaborative assistance or developed locally.

The ancillary sector is equipped for catering to the needs of sophisticated components and electronic attachments besides meeting the requirements of spinning, weaving and processing sectors. Some units are much ahead of others in quality management since they have already obtained ISO 9000 accreditation and many others are in the process of getting such accreditation. More and more units in the components and accessories sectors have already obtained ISO 9000 accreditation. Further, as much as one-third of the production of parts and accessories of textile machinery is absorbed by the machine building industry.

This segment of the textile engineering industry is also making all-out efforts in upgrading its technology and improving engineering designs in order to further match the global standards. In this connection, I would like to point out the effective role being played by the Indian Textile Accessories & Machinery Manufacturers' Association (ITAMMA) in trying to work closely with various Research Organisations and Institutions. This will go a long way in helping this segment of the textile engineering industry to compete in the world market effectively. Moreover, the ancillary sector is equipped to catering to the needs of sophisticated components and electronic attachments besides meeting the requirements of spinning, weaving and processing sectors.

The industry is also taking special interest on export activities in thrust countries. The export of textile machinery and accessories is expected to exceed RS.525 crores during the year.

It would be pertinent to note that 80% of the export of parts and accessories comprise of spinning accessories like spindles, rings, ring travellers, cots & aprons and weaving accessories like reeds, healds, etc. The processing machinery parts & accessories and testing equipments account for the remaining 20% of export. The countries to which the parts and accessories are exported are as follows: