About Us
Monarch Knitting Machinery Corporation was founded in 1961 and is today widely recognised as being the world's leading supplier of single and double jersey knitting machines. This reputation has been built on a very close working business partnership with Precision Fukuhara Works Limited in Japan, who celebrated their 50th anniversary in the autumn of 2006.
Together, our business philosophy has always been to stay one step ahead of our competitors through our continuing technological development. We believe that the quality of the machine is of paramount importance and this, in conjunction with excellent after-sales support, has enabled us to establish very close working relationships with our customers. We feel that it is the close bond we develop with our customers which enables us to better understand market demands and which leaves Monarch and Fukuhara well placed to develop new machinery and fabrics of real commercial importance.
Monarch has its head offices in the U.S.A.
Monarch UK is responsible for the sale of machines, spare parts and technical service for the whole of Europe, Africa and Turkey.
Our Timeline
Thu, 20 Jun 2019
ITMA 2019
ITMA exhibition in Barcelona.
Mon, 03 Jun 2019
Monarch Celebrates 50 Years
With a reputation for quality, service and advanced technology and by working closely with customers and the ultimate end-users, our company has successfully designed and developed leading models for a wide range of applications including home textiles, apparel, lingerie, intimates, swimwear, sportswear and technical textiles over the last 50 years.
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
ITMA 2015
ITMA exhibition in Milan.
Fri, 31 Dec 1999
Retirement
Norman Brunton retires.
Fri, 01 Jan 1999
New Managing Director
David Brunton took over the role of Managing Director.
Sun, 14 Nov 1982
Relocation
Moved to our current premises; a newly constructed factory, warehouse and offices in a recently created industrial estate on Boston Road, Beaumont Leys, Leicester.
Tue, 02 May 1972
Office Move
Monarch UK moved their offices and warehouse to Gloucester Crescent, Wigston, Leicester.
Mon, 01 Apr 1968
UK Branch Established
Monarch Knitting Machinery (UK) Ltd incorporated in Leicester, UK by David Pernick with Norman Brunton (MD) to facilitate the import of knitting machines, parts and needles from Fukuhara Industrial & Trading Co. Limited, Japan and export these to the European market, Turkey, Russia and Africa. Premises were in Ireton Avenue, Leicester.
Mon, 25 Sep 1961
Company Founded
Monarch Knitting Machinery Corporation, U.S.A. established by David Pernick.