Stocks Sewing Machines Ltd

Stocks Sewing Machines: industrial embroidery and sewing machinery from Leeds

Stocks Sewing Machines Ltd operates from Holbeck, Leeds, as a distributor of industrial and commercial embroidery machines, industrial sewing machines, knitting equipment and pressing equipment. The company presents itself as a specialist supplier to businesses of all sizes, combining machinery sales with delivery, installation and training on new equipment across the United Kingdom.

Its catalogue is organised around three main brand families: ZSK for industrial embroidery, Brother for commercial embroidery and Durkopp Adler for industrial sewing, alongside additional lines from Strobel, Pegasus, Liersch and Complett.

ZSK industrial embroidery machines

The ZSK range covers single-head and multi-head industrial embroidery machinery described as German engineered. The catalogue groups these machines into several categories:

• Industrial single-head machines, including the ZSK Sprint series and the newly listed ZSK Sprint 9.
• Industrial multi-head machines, including the ZSK Racer series.
• Wide-area industrial machines.
• Decorative, automotive and technical embroidery machines.
• Additional attachments for customising machines.
• Used ZSK machines.

ZSK embroidery software is also offered alongside the hardware, and the company positions additional devices as a way to expand the embroidery service a machine can provide.

Brother commercial embroidery

For smaller operations, the Brother PR series is presented as suitable for small to medium or home-based businesses and sewing enthusiasts, with ease of use, speed and finish cited as its main characteristics. The line-up includes the PR680W and the PR1060W, the latter described as a next-generation 10-needle commercial machine that is faster and more profitable according to the company. Used Brother PR machines and Brother embroidery software complete this section, together with Brother accessories and spare parts.

Sewing, knitting and pressing solutions

Beyond embroidery, the company distributes Durkopp Adler industrial sewing equipment, which it describes as coming from a leading manufacturer of high-technology industrial sewing machines. The sewing catalogue is browsable both by machine type and by application, and includes specific models such as the Strobel VEB100-2 and VEB100-4, the 560-31, and several Pegasus overlock machines (M952-52-2X4-D222, M952-52H-2X4/D222, M952-16S-1.5/D222/Z054 and M952-17-4/D222), as well as Brother and Liersch automation equipment and used sewing machinery.

Knitting solutions are covered through the Complett range, with the 66 VD, 88 VD, 99 VD and 365 OV models. The pressing section lists pressing equipment, mini steam generators and irons with accessories.

Consumables, spare parts and software

The shop side of the business supplies embroidery consumables and components: Isacord threads in 1,000 and 5,000 metre cones, Isamet metallic, variegated and glow-in-the-dark threads, shade cards, backings and toppings (tear-away, cut-away, adhesive, anti-rub fusible and water-soluble), pre-wound bobbins including eco and magnetic versions, Gütermann bobbin thread, Groz Beckert and Schmetz machine needles, frames and accessories from Brother and ZSK, HoopMaster and Mighty Hoop systems, embroidery and tailoring scissors, machine spare parts, oils and lubricants, and compressed air spray. Embroidery software includes ZSK, Brother and Wilcom Embroidery Studio.

Service, training and finance

Stocks offers service and training alongside equipment sales, with an Embroidery Academy, a download centre and parts books. Its service provision includes packages and an annual service plan, plus servicing and repairs. The company also advertises next-day delivery, a price match guarantee and flexible finance options split between business asset finance and consumer finance. Nationwide delivery, installation and training are stated to be included on all new machinery.

Customers and events

The customer success section names organisations such as Birmingham City University, 3 Drakes Ltd, Baby Box Shop, Imprints, The Uniform Monkeys, Sigma Embroidery, Twan Lentjes, MPS Workwear, North Walsham Signs, Coniston Corporate, UK Innovation, Schoolwear and Mowbray Sports. The company also attends UK trade shows during the year, listing Print & Stitch roadshows in London and Liverpool, Printwear & Promotions LIVE! at the NEC in Birmingham, and Printwear & Promotions magazine advertising. At the time of writing this profile, the site displayed a notice that no orders would be shipped on Monday 19 October, with last orders before that date at 12 noon on Friday 16 October and later orders shipped on Tuesday 20 October.

Stocks Sewing Machines Ltd is registered at 14 Croydon St, Holbeck, Leeds LS11 9RT, United Kingdom. The site cites a rating of 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot.