- CEO
- Mitsuhiro Shima
- Full Time Employees
- 1,654
- Sector
- Producer manufacturing
- Industry
- Industrial machinery
- Address
- 85 Sakata Wakayama WA Japan 641-8511
- IPO Date
- Dec 25, 1990
- Business
- Shima Seiki Mfg., Ltd. (Ticker: 6222.T) designs, manufactures, and sells computerized flat knitting machines and related software solutions for the textile and apparel industries. The company offers a comprehensive range of products including WHOLEGARMENT knitting machines for seamless garment production; SDS-ONE APEX series design software for 3D modeling, virtual sampling, and pattern creation; and SIPA knit production management systems; as well as knitting yarn feeders, stripping units, and auxiliary equipment. These solutions serve apparel brands, garment manufacturers, and designers worldwide, enabling rapid prototyping, customized production, and digital integration in knitting processes.
Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Wakayama, Japan, Shima Seiki operates globally with subsidiaries and sales offices in the United States, Europe, China, and other key textile markets. The company focuses on segments such as high-end fashion, sportswear, and technical textiles, targeting premium brands seeking innovation in sustainable and efficient manufacturing.
In recent developments, Shima Seiki has emphasized digital transformation through expanded software capabilities and collaborations with fashion technology platforms to integrate AI-driven design tools. The company continues to invest in R&D for next-generation machines like the MACH2XS model, launched to enhance speed and precision in seamless knitting. No major acquisitions, funding rounds, or name changes have been reported in the last 1-2 years.