Shima Seiki Mfg. Ltd.

Shima Seiki Mfg., Ltd. develops, manufactures, sells, markets, and services knitting machines, design systems, and automatic fabric cutting machines. It operates in Japan, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets. The company offers computerized flat knitting machines and glove and sock knitting machines under the WHOLEGARMENT brand, along with peripherals. It also provides the SDS-ONE APEX series, APEXFiz design software, P-CAM automatic fabric cutting machines, P-LAB labeling machines, P-SPR 2 spreading machines, PMK 1600/2000 inkjet marking plotters, CAD/CAM systems, and SHIMA KnitManager production management software. Additionally, it provides service and maintenance, manufactures machine parts, produces cashmere yarns, sells REPAC and ReMateri yarns, operates the BLUEKNIT online shopping mall, Auberge de South Terrace hotel, food services, and a museum. Its products serve the fashion, sports/outdoor, healthcare, shoes and accessories, home furnishings, automotive, aeronautical, and industrial materials industries. Founded in 1961, the company is headquartered in Wakayama, Japan, and exports its products.