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Shima Seiki
celebrates 50 years
of flat knitting technology
Shima Seiki is also a pioneer in
complete garment manufacturing
technology called WHOLEGAR-
MENT wherein an entire knitted
garment is produced on the knitting
machine without the need for link-
ing or sewing afterwards. Since its
commercial introduction in 1995,
the company has been the undis-
puted leader in this knitting technol-
ogy with over 25 years of ongoing
research and over 15 years of pro-
prietary feld experience and know-
how, not to mention over one thou-
sand patents worldwide related to
machinery, programming and stitch
structure.
Shima Seiki participated in ITMA
2011 where it showcased its new
technology machines under the
Shima Seiki Mfg. Ltd.
of Wakayama, Japan, a
leading manufacturer of
computerized flatbed knit-
ting machines, has been
offering its products and
services to the knitting
industry worldwide. Known
for its computerized knit-
ting technology, Shima
Seiki celebrates its 50
th
anniversary in 2012. This
year marks its 50
th
year in
business.
Mr. Masahiro Shima,
President
ITMA 2011
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The Textile Magazine
NOVEMBER 2011
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