Maximum strengthening of the flat knitting machine business centered on whole-garment flat knitting machines
First written in FY2017. 12 of 23 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-10-30.
Shima Seiki Mfg. moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「In addition, delays in launching the cost-performance-oriented shaping machine scheduled for the second half resulted in sales falling below the plan initially envisaged.」
Regarding product launches aimed at revitalizing the flat knitting machine business, the shaping machine model offering cost performance was not launched as scheduled, and sales fell below plan. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In January 2025, the Company exhibited at Pitti Immagine Filati in Florence, Italy, a long-established international exhibition focused on yarn and knitted materials. With visitors including representatives of global apparel brands and knitwear manufacturers from around the world, not only Europe, it conducted demonstration knitting on the latest WholeGarment flat knitting machine, the SWG-XR22.」
To strengthen the whole-garment business, we demonstrated the latest SWG-XR22 at an international trade fair. - FY2024ReframedAnnual report
「Revitalization of the flat knitting machine business We will secure sustainable growth in the flat knitting machine business through measures including developing new products aligned with market needs, implementing thorough cost reductions, and opening up new markets outside the fashion industry.」
The previous expression, maximum strengthening of the whole-garment business, has been reorganized in the new medium-term management plan around the revitalization and sustainable growth of the flat knitting machine business as a whole. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「We exhibited the SWG-XR 22L, a prototype of a next-generation ultra-fine-gauge whole-garment flat knitting machine, along with the N.SIR123SP shaping machine and other latest models, and presented products and solutions to our core markets that improve production efficiency and add value through advanced product development capabilities.」
To strengthen the whole-garment business, we exhibited the latest models, including the ultra-fine-gauge SWG-XR 22L. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of flat knitting machines increased overall, driven by new investment in the next-generation WholeGarment flat knitting machine SWG-XR by major Hong Kong-based customers and growing sales of the highly productive N.SVR to production sites in Southeast Asia.」
Regarding efforts to strengthen the whole-garment business, sales increased across the flat knitting machine business through new investment in the SWG-XR and growth in N.SVR sales. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「At ITMA 2023, the international textile machinery exhibition held in Milan in June, the Group exhibited prototypes including SWG-XR, a WholeGarment knitting machine equipped with new technologies such as a needle-defect detection system and a loose-yarn processing system under the Reborn concept, as well as SES-R, a new shaped knitting machine, and SFG-R, a new glove-knitting machine. It communicated to the industry its ability to improve production efficiency and create higher added value through advanced product-development capabilities.」
To maximally strengthen the whole-garment business, we equipped the SWG-XR with new technologies and exhibited its prototype, while also introducing new models of shaping and glove knitting machines. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In the flat knitting machine field, our group's core business, we developed the new SWG-XR model to achieve the strongest WHOLEGARMENT business.」
To maximally strengthen the whole-garment business, we developed the SWG-XR as our flagship machine. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「We will exhibit the latest models, including the SWG-XR154, positioned as the new standard for whole-garment flat knitting machines.」
As part of efforts to strengthen the whole-garment business, we exhibited the SWG-XR154 as the latest model positioned as the new standard. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In Europe, capital investment became more active in the Italian market, which specialises in developing high-value-added products, as economic activity resumed, and demand increased, particularly for WHOLEGARMENT flat knitting machines and shaping knitting machines capable of producing highly design-oriented products.」
Demand for whole-garment flat knitting machines continued to increase in Italy, driven by heightened capital investment. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Adoption increased mainly for fine-gauge WHOLEGARMENT flat knitting machines.」
In the whole-garment business, increased adoption of fine-gauge machines was reported as concrete progress. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Adoption increased for fine-gauge WHOLEGARMENT flat knitting machines equipped with four needle beds, which no other company offers.」
In the whole-garment business, concrete progress was made through increased adoption of fine-gauge machines with 4 needle beds. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「At the same time as announcing a prototype of a next-generation whole-garment flat knitting machine online」
For whole-garment flat knitting machines, progress has reached the stage of announcing a next-generation prototype online. - FY2021ReframedAnnual report
「① Maximum strengthening of the whole-garment business Transitioning the business structure from one centered on shaping machines to one centered on whole-garment machines」
Strengthening whole-garment flat knitting machines was positioned as the top priority measure of the new medium-term management plan, through a transition in the business structure from one centered on shaping machines to one centered on whole-garment machines. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, total sales in the flat knitting machine business decreased 47.7% year on year to ¥6,238 million, while the business recorded an operating loss of ¥1,004 million, compared with operating income of ¥152 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The core flat knitting machine business, including whole-garment flat knitting machines, continues to suffer from a substantial decline in revenue and operating losses. - FY2020-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales volumes of WholeGarment flat knitting machines, which had expanded steadily in recent years, particularly in China, declined amid the economic slowdown there.」
Deterioration was reported in efforts to strengthen the business centered on whole-garment flat knitting machines, with unit sales declining in the Chinese market. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「As momentum grew toward seam-free manufacturing, we newly developed MACH2VS, an entry-level whole-garment flat knitting machine designed to meet this need.」
For whole-garment flat knitting machines, we newly developed MACH2VS, an entry-level model designed to meet demand for seam-free manufacturing. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In Asia, production moved toward higher value-added products, particularly in the Chinese market, and adoption of whole-garment flat knitting machines expanded.」
We have reconfirmed the shift toward higher value-added production centered on the Chinese market and the expansion of whole-garment flat knitting machine adoption. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In Asia, efforts to add value to production progressed, particularly in China, and adoption of WholeGarment flat knitting machines expanded.」
Progress in strengthening the flat knitting machine business through expanded adoption of whole-garment flat knitting machines in the Chinese market has continued. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In Asia, efforts to add value to production progressed, particularly in China, and adoption of WholeGarment flat knitting machines expanded.」
Specific progress in strengthening the flat knitting machine business was reported through expanded adoption of whole-garment flat knitting machines in the Chinese market. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「By strengthening proposals for innovative marketing methods centered on whole-garment flat knitting machines, we will further improve customer satisfaction and make our core flat knitting machine business even more resilient.」
We have reiterated the growth strategy of strengthening the flat knitting machine business around whole-garment flat knitting machines and consultative marketing. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「By strengthening proposals for innovative marketing methods centered on whole-garment flat knitting machines, we will further improve customer satisfaction and make our core flat knitting machine business even more resilient.」
This is the first record of a growth strategy to strengthen the flat knitting machine business centered on whole-garment flat knitting machines and consultative marketing proposals.