janome uk
JANOME Corporation, popularly known as Janome, (pronounced: Ja – No -Mey), has
been synonymous with quality sewing machines for over a century. In 1936, the
company acquired its first mass production factory for sewing machines, starting
out in Japan and now also with manufacturing plants in Thailand and Taiwan.
Janome are proud of being the No.1 sewing machine manufacturer in the world and
export products to more than 100 countries worldwide. Japanese entrepreneur
Yosaku Ose founded the PINE sewing machine factory on October 16, 1921. He took
the conventional oblong ‘shuttle-type’ bobbin and replaced it with a round
bobbin. The innovative design improved efficiency and speed of the traditional
sewing machine significantly. The new bobbin soon gained ground, and users
affectionately called it Janome meaning ‘the Snake’s eye’ in Japanese. The name
stuck, eventually becoming an official trademark JANOME in 1935 and formally
adopted as the company name Janome Sewing Machine Co., Ltd., in 1954, changing
to JANOME Corporation in October 2021 at its 100th Anniversary. Established
October 1st, 1968 Janome UK Ltd. started to trade in 1969 as New Home Sewing
Machine Co Ltd. As part of the globalisation of the Janome Group, it changed its
name to Janome UK Ltd. in the mid 1990’s. Janome is now the brand leader in the
UK with an extensive range of sewing machines and overlockers. Janome sewing
machines are designed for ease of use to encourage all levels of sewing. Over 2
million Janome machines have been sold in the UK, with over 60 million sold
worldwide. Renowned for quality & reliability at affordable prices Janome’s aim
is to provide customers with an unrivalled level of service. The Janome Training
School in Stockport, offering Masterclass sewing courses, is testament to their
commitment to customer service and support. Since the earliest days of founding
Janome products have been at the cutting edge of sewing technology. Janome was
the first to develop a computerised machine for home use (the Memory 7, in
1979), the first to offer professional style embroidery to the home market (the
Memory Craft 8000, in 1990) and the first to offer a long-arm quilting machine
for home use (the Memory Craft 6500P, in 2003), the latest models now have up to
280mm (11 inches) of arm space, removable AcuFeed Flex dual feed, and a high
resolution LCD touch screens. The Horizon Quilt Maker Memory Craft 15000 is the
latest flagship model, the first ever wireless-enabled sewing and embroidery
machine. It is now possible to send designs or monitor stitching using an iPad
or PC. Janome believes that its customers have the right to expect that its
products will provide them with truly aspirational levels of quality and value
without exploiting the people who work for our suppliers. Janome adheres to high
ethical standards with regards to the use of child labour, safety, pay, terms of
employment and working hours.
