The article reports on innovations exhibited at ITMA 99 in the area of preparation for weaving, ribbon weaving and weaving accessories. Of particular note were effects to increase the speed of warping and sizing machines. Advances were also made in devices which permit the production of a greater variety of articles. The companies featured in the article are Jakob Muller, Mageba, Schonherr, McCoy-Ellison Inc. Taiana, L.G.L. Electronics, Nuova Roj Electrotex, Grob Horgen, IRO, Comsa Comercial SA, Sohler Airtex, Grupo Giamminola and Steel Heddle.