Famous for its needle detectors and fusing machines, Japan-based Hashima has been noticing a surge of about 20 per cent in the sales of their needle detectors since the last 3 to 4 years, with increased stringency in compliance related issues. Present at the IIGM booth at GTE 2016, the company displayed twin-head conveyor type needle detector – HN-2670C, which has been recommended by big buyers like Nike, Puma, and Adidas to apparel manufacturers, especially in India and Bangladesh. Based on the process of magnetic induction, the detector can detect as minute as 0.8 mm steel at the belt speed of 30 m/min.
The company has also been supplying X-ray machine, preferred by footwear and bags manufacturers, is expected to find scope in the apparel industry in the near future. “We haven’t sold the X-ray machine in India yet, but have sold a few pieces in Japan and Bangladesh. It is more of a futuristic technology, which will start trending in another 4 to 5 years,” explains Khaja Nasiruddin, Country Manager (India), Hashima.
