Juki is very common outside of the US. I've seen them in so many tailor shops in Morocco, where they get a heckuvah work out daily to be sure. They have a reputation for strength and durability. They make industrial machines also. They are available online more than many other machine brands, but I don't think that reflects negatively on quality at all. Patternreview.com has machine reviews and many threads on the Juki F600 Excel and others. Here in Chicago, there are a few Juki dealers at least. I'd buy a Juki anyday.