Founded in 1962 after developing the world’s first fully automated glove-knitting machine, Japan’s SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. makes computerized knitting and cutting machinery alongside textile design systems. The Wakayama-based manufacturer is best known for WHOLEGARMENT®, its seam-free technology introduced in 1995 that knits complete three-dimensional garments in one piece, and it now applies its knitting and cutting expertise to industrial textiles as well as apparel. SHIMA SEIKI also supports users through integrated software, online services, training and a global service network.
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Fab-Con Machinery Development CorporationSince 1966, Fab-Con Machinery Development Corporation has built fabric-control machinery for processing and finishing knit textiles, including tubular and open-width equipment. The company has installed more than 1,700 machines in 20 countries and serves knitwear manufacturers across the Americas and Asia. Its patented STAR system and Gull-Wing StableSizer reflect a long-running focus on controlling shrinkage, skew and torque in finished knit fabrics.PORT WASHINGTON, NY
BarudanFor more than 60 years, Barudan has developed and made professional and industrial embroidery machines in Japan, ranging from single-head units to machines with 56 heads. Its lineup includes equipment for specialized embroidery such as sequins and chenille, while a worldwide network of distributors provides local advice and service. Barudan Europe, based in France, supports this international network.SOLON, OH
SHINDOSHINDO is a Japanese manufacturer known for carrying textile craftsmanship into both fashion materials and advanced industrial-material development. Its S.I.C. brand is built around Japan-made ribbons, while the company’s warp-knitting expertise supports reinforcing-fiber fabrics for customers developing lightweight composite structures.NEW YORK, NY
United Sewing Machine & Cutting SystemsFor more than 35 years, United Sewing Machine & Cutting Systems has supplied sewing and cutting machinery, equipment, parts and supplies to manufacturers worldwide. Based in Conover, North Carolina, at the heart of the furniture industry, the company also operates a Tupelo, Mississippi facility and designs and builds custom sewing machinery and automation through its United Machinery division. Its experienced team supports customers with equipment sales, service and a broad parts inventory.NEW YORK, NY