| Type | Public KK |
|---|---|
| Traded as | TYO: 6445 |
| Industry | Sewing machines |
| Founded | Japan, (1921) |
| Headquarters | Hachioji, Japan |
| Net income | 1,207 million yen (to March 2008) [1] |
| Employees | 3,636 (2008)[2] |
| Website | www.janome.com |
Janome (蛇の目ミシン工業 Janome Mishin Kōgyō, Janome Sewing Machine Co., Ltd.) is a Japanese company that is one of the leading manufacturers of sewing machines worldwide, with manufacturing plants in Japan, Taiwan and Thailand.[2]
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The Pine Sewing Machine factory was founded on October 16, 1921. In 1935, the Janome trademark was established, and the company was renamed to Janome Sewing Machine Co., Ltd. in 1954.[3]
The name "Janome" (蛇の目) literally means "snake's eye" and was taken from the appearance of the latest bobbin design. At the time of brand establishment in 1935, the round bobbin system was the more advanced technology replacing the traditional long shuttle type. As the new round bobbin looks like a snake's eye, Janome was chosen as the company's name.[3]
Janome is also the name of the traditional Japanese bull's-eye umbrella design.
Machines produced by Janome range from basic sewing, quilting and embroidery through to specialty machines for overlocking (serging), embroidery, fibre arts, machines for schools and compact models. The range includes electronic and computerised machines that can be updated via software and there is a treadle for power-free sewing.