Commercial and Domestic Sewing Machines, Leicester, UK🇬🇧
0116 269 4177
Triumph Needle
Leicester's sewing machine specialists since 1956 — supply, service and support for commercial and domestic machines.
Our story
With over 60 years history as a company within the sewing trade, we began by offering sewing needles and later trimming knives into the footwear industry. Steadily the company grew and increased the product ranges offered to include sewing machine spare parts, scissors and shears from leading European manufacturers with an emphasis on quality and reliability.
Over the last 10 years we as a company have again developed and restructured to gain a reputation for supplying and supporting our customers with sewing machinery. Starting with machinery for the manufacture and closing of industrial bulk containers and bagging equipment around the world.
We now specialise in the technical areas of the sewing trade with heavy duty equipment for the shoe, upholstery and automotive industries along with the recent addition of the fabric welding equipment to our portfolio.
We are proud of our reputation for offering quality equipment and a reliable service backed up by our product knowledge and training over the years. We strive to continually develop our working relationships with all customers by offering an unrivalled level of support and assistance.
Tony Gibson begins trading from his spare room in Glenfield. Acting as a sales agent covering Leicestershire and Northamptonshire with a range of products for the shoe trade visiting customers by a mix hitch hiking and public transport.
Rented a room on St Mary’s Vicarage on Red Cross Street for the first company office and stock room. Tony also purchased his first car so that he could travel country wide and expand his sales area.
Acquired sole UK agency for Triumph Needles GmbH of Aachen in Germany.
Acquired sole UK agency for Wilhelm Maier of Kongen in Germany for their range of show knives and grinding machines. This is a partnership that continues to the current day, now known as Maier Unitas GmbH the product range now includes knives and loopers for all textile trades and blind stitch sewing machines.
First sales representative joined the company to cover the areas Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Norwich.
Jim Neale joins the company to assist with the accounts and sales.
The company changes its status to a partnership between Tony Gibson and Jim Neale.
A change of address as the company moves into Tudor Road Leicester purchasing a block of three terraced houses to form stock rooms and engineering workshops.
Incorporation as a Limited Company with Tony Gibson and Jim Neale being the Company Directors.
James Neale joins the company to work in the dispatch area and internal sales.
The company moves to Albion Street South Wigston.
James Neale becomes Company Secretary and then a Director in 2003.
Alan May joins the company to enable the company to expand into the sale of sewing machinery. This quickly leads to the company becoming the UK and Ireland partner for PFAFF, a relationship that has strengthened and grown to this day.
Alan May becomes Sales Director.
The company moved to 23 Craftsman’s Way, East Goscote to a modern unit which enables the opening of a showroom and to simplify the build, storage and distribution of sewing and welding machines.
Tony Gibson passed away.
Thank you, Jim, for an incredible 56 years of dedicated service at Triumph Needle! Your unwavering commitment and loyalty have been invaluable to our company's success.
Meet the team
At Triumph Needle, we take immense pride in our exceptional team who consistently go above and beyond to ensure that your customer experience is our number one priority. With a longstanding history deeply rooted in the sewing machine industry, our team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every interaction. Got a question? Get in touch today, one of the team is waiting to help.
Service Engineer
Anthony is our dedicated service engineer at Triumph Needle, bringing a wealth of expertise and experience to his role. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for resolving technical issues, Anthony ensures that our customers receive top-notch service and support. His commitment to excellence and thorough understanding of Triumph Needle's products make him an invaluable asset to our team.
Account Administrator
Fiona is the dedicated Account Administrator at Triumph Needle, overseeing all financial and administrative operations. With her meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills, Fiona ensures smooth and efficient management of customer accounts at Triumph Needle.
Director
James, one of the founding partners of Triumph Needle, holds a pivotal role as a Director within the company. With his extensive experience and strategic vision, James plays a crucial part in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of Triumph Needle.
IT support & Admin
Keith is Triumph Needle's IT Support and Admin professional at Triumph Needle, playing a crucial role in keeping our IT operations on course. With a strong technical background and a proactive approach, Keith ensures that our systems run smoothly and efficiently. His expertise in troubleshooting, maintaining hardware and software, and managing network infrastructure is instrumental in supporting our daily operations.
Customer Service
Denise is the customer service expert at Triumph Needle, an online retailer dedicated to providing high-quality sewing and embroidery supplies at Triumph Needle. With her extensive knowledge of the products and services offered by Triumph Needle, Denise is the go-to person for customers seeking guidance and support in their sewing and embroidery endeavours.
Director
Alan May, an esteemed Director at Triumph Needle, brings with him a rich history of success in the sewing machine sales sector. With his extensive experience and remarkable track record, Alan plays a pivotal role in the company, overseeing the new sales of both industrial and domestic sewing machines, as well as their accessories.
Service Manager
Meet Phil, our dedicated Service Manager at Triumph Needle. With a commitment to excellence, Phil ensures that all service aspects for our domestic and commercial sewing machines are maintained to the highest standards.
In the workshop
Business Updates8 JAN 2026
Over recent years, Triumph Needle has expanded its machinery range beyond traditional roots.
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Uncategorized20 FEB 2025
Triumph Needle is delighted to welcome Bespoke Cover Solutions as a new customer! We are proud to support their growing business by supplying both sewing
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Sewing Machines4 OCT 2024
The Pfaff 2545/2546 Series offers top precision and durability for industrial sewing. Perfect for heavy-duty projects like upholstery.
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