Encouraging abundant creativity

Human resources development aiming for the revitalization of industries in Wakayama

For the goal of supporting young people who intend to start a business in Wakayama prefecture, we concluded an agreement on industry-university cooperation to support Wakayama University and the students' practical training in 2017.

Promoting youth the motivation to work

As part of community contribution, we accept internships for junior high school, high school, and university students. We aim to improve students' motivation to work and provide opportunities for employment experiences at various sites.

Training engineers in a global service system

As our company has a high percentage of overseas sales, we support the training of overseas engineers. We have established educational institutions for training engineers in major countries of overseas sales of our products such as the SHIMA SEIKI R&D CENTER at Shanghai University.

Contribute to the development of local culture

We are contributing to the development of local culture and art by donating stage curtains with original designs that reflect the thoughts of the local community to the Wakayama-Jo Hall, which was built when SHIMASEIKI celebrates its 60th anniversary.

Introducing "food" culture to Wakayama

When we consider the basic needs of food, shelter, and clothing, as a flat knitting machine manufacturer, we have contributed to society in the field of "clothing." In addition, we aim to expand to the field of "food," by enriching people's hearts and spreading the appeals of food culture to Wakayama.

Interaction with Local Communities

We are focusing on improving the surrounding environment, such as making the electrical wire of the road around the headquarters underground and providing part of the site as a sidewalk for pedestrian safety.

Also, with the aim of raising awareness for environmental protection, employees volunteer to participate in organized clean-ups around Wakayama City to keep local historic sites clean.

Foster a local natural environment

From December 2019, we are participating in the "Corporate Forest" project in Wakayama Prefecture, which carries out forest maintenance with the support of companies and organizations. The forest in Katsuragi Town, Wakayama Prefecture, was named "SHIMA SEIKI Amano Community Forest" and has been engaged in forest conservation activities for 10 years, including planting and thinning, to raise employees' awareness of environmental conservation by participating in the activities.

The reconstruction of disaster areas

For areas damaged by natural disasters such as earthquakes, heavy rain, and typhoons, we organize various activities to support reconstruction. In the event of a major disaster, we are working to support reconstruction through the supply of donations, supplies, and volunteer activities. Inside the company, we also set up a donation box to deliver the kindness of each employee to the disaster areas.