Who We Are

AJ Franklin Sewing started in 1956 as a haberdashery and sewing machine repair shop and with the addition of a second generation, grew into AJ Franklin and Sons. Always looking for new products, Franklins Group Ltd was founded to import and wholesale products not sold in the UK. Now in its third Generation, Franklin.co is the heavy duty sewing division and still bringing new and exciting products into the country.

The UK’s only distributor

FranklinCo is the only importers for Hightex Products in the UK.

60 years Experience

Started in 1956 and now into its third generation, The Franklins Group has been bringing underrepresented brands to the UK market.

Servicing and support

Franklinco pride themselves on having a team of highly trained engineers who can provide first class back-up for all our products.

These highly specialised sewing machines are widely used in the manufacturing saddles & harness, sails manufacturing and repair, lifting slings and lashing straps, safety harness and ropes, buffing wheels and polishing wheels, shoes & footwear, sofas and automotive upholstery, carpet & rugs, inflatable products (hot air welding) and other sewn product manufacturers serving high-end industrial markets such as fire and rescue, cargo control, safety & protection, military equipment, automotive, aerospace, environment, medical devices and lots more.

Ordering & Delivery

We offer a range of delivery options from flat pack to full set-up and installation. Find what’s best for you here.

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Customer Service

From the beginning, Franklins have prided themselves on their customer service, which continues to this day.

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Customer Service

From the beginning, Franklins have prided themselves on their customer service, which continues to this day.

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60 Years Industry Experience

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Franklins Group Ltd trading as Franklins Group Ltd is a credit broker and not a lender (Registered Office: 13/15 St Botolphs Street, Colchester, Essex. CO2 7DU. Registered in England and Wales number 4421444. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, register number 690660 for the purpose of introducing credit provided by Black Horse. Black Horse is a trading style of MBNA Limited. MBNA Limited Registered Office: Cawley House, Chester Business Park, Chester CH4 9FB. Registered in England and Wales number 02783251. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. MBNA Limited is also authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2017, register number 204487, for the provision of payment services.