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Company Profile

A HISTORY OF INNOVATION​

​In 1893 the Leeson family founded the Universal Winding Company. Through hard work, dedication, and continuous investment in new innovative winding processes, Universal quickly became the technological leader in manufacturing winding machinery for the cotton and synthetic yarn markets. In 1959, Universal Winding Company changed its name to Leesona Corporation. To capitalize on its expertise in adapting winding equipment for the slit and melt-extruded filament yarns, Leesona shifted its product and market focus toward the synthetic fiber industry in 1982.

​Today, Leesona serves the global textile market with particular emphasis on the technical textile industry. To meet the demands of the technical textile industry, Leesona designs and manufactures four categories of equipment that effectively handle any synthetic fiber: Precision Automatic and manual Take-up Winders, Re-winders, Tension controlled Un-rolling, and Winders for flanged spools and traverse winding. All equipment can be configured and manufactured to meet customer needs and industry-specific applications, including modern digital technology.

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A GLOBAL PRESENCE​

​Leesona is truly a global company. With engineering, manufacturing, and sales headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, Leesona offers worldwide factory-direct technical service and support. With a significant inventory of “critical wear” parts, most shipments of replacement parts are made within 24 hours. Leesona also maintains the ability to manufacture parts for any of its equipment in service. Leesona accepts most major credit cards. ​

A WORLD OF EXPERIENCE​

​Always on the cutting edge of precision winding technology for both primary and secondary processing, Leesona has become one of the largest textile machinery manufacturers in the United States. The company’s database of wind combinations serves as the initial step in designing appropriate equipment for the application. Customer package build needs are addressed by Leesona’s ability to engineer equipment that accurately varies and controls fiber tension, pressure, wind angle, and winding speed.​

MYRIAD SOLUTIONS​

​The highly engineered synthetic fibers used in the manufacture of today’s high-tech products often demand the application of the latest winding technologies. It is here that Leesona’s experience and expertise contribute to a myriad of innovative solutions for its customers. Digital wind ratio control, programmable winding processes, and touch screen operator interface are but of the few technological innovations Leesona offers.

A REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE​

​Leesona has built its reputation for excellence on a sustained record of reliable performance. By producing quality engineered precision winding equipment, Leesona provides the experience, versatility, and quality to maximize your company’s productivity.​

That’s why we say, “From innovative design to dedicated service, Leesona delivers precision with every turn.”

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LEESONA will be participating in the following exhibitions: