• Brand Name: Brother

• Company: Brother Industries, Ltd.

• Founded: 1908

• Headquarters: Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

• Industry: Electronics, Printing, Imaging, Industrial Equipment

• Global Presence: Operations in more than 40 countries and regions

• Employees: Over 40,000 worldwide

• Slogan: “At your side.” [1]

Brother traces its origins to 1908, when Kanekichi Yasui established the Yasui Sewing Machine Company in Nagoya, Japan. The company initially specialized in repairing sewing machines and manufacturing replacement parts.

In 1928, the Yasui brothers introduced their first chain-stitch sewing machine, marking the beginning of the Brother brand. During the following decades, the company expanded into home sewing machines and later diversified into office equipment and consumer electronics.

The company was officially incorporated as Brother Industries, Ltd. in 1934. After World War II, Brother began expanding internationally, opening its first overseas subsidiary in the United States in 1954. Since then, it has built manufacturing, research, and sales facilities across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and other regions. [2]

Brother manufactures products for both home users and businesses.

Printing Solutions

• Inkjet printers

• Laser printers

• Color laser printers

• Monochrome laser printers

• Multifunction printers (Print, Scan, Copy, Fax)

• Business printers

• Enterprise printing systems

Document Solutions

• Desktop scanners

• Mobile scanners

• High-speed document scanners

Labeling

Brother is well known for its P-touch label makers and professional label printers used in offices, warehouses, retail stores, healthcare, and industrial environments.

Sewing and Crafting

Brother has remained a major manufacturer of:

• Home sewing machines

• Professional embroidery machines

• Quilting machines

• Electronic cutting machines (ScanNCut series)

Industrial Equipment

Brother also manufactures:

• Industrial sewing machines

• Machine tools

• Industrial printing equipment

• Coding and marking systems

• Gear motors and industrial components [1]

Brother organizes its operations into several major business divisions:

• Printing & Solutions

• Industrial Printing

• Machinery

• Personal & Home Products

• Nissei (Gear Motors and Industrial Components)

These segments serve consumers, small businesses, enterprises, healthcare providers, manufacturers, educational institutions, and government organizations. [1]

Brother has consistently invested in research and development, focusing on:

• Wireless printing

• Mobile printing

• Cloud connectivity

• Ink-saving technologies

• Secure enterprise printing

• Industrial automation

• Sustainable manufacturing

The company also develops software solutions for:

• Print fleet management

• Device monitoring

• Secure document workflows

• Managed print services (MPS) [1]

Brother integrates sustainability into its corporate strategy by focusing on:

• Energy-efficient products

• Carbon emission reduction

• Recycling programs

• Environmentally friendly manufacturing

• Responsible sourcing

• ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives

The company publishes sustainability and ESG reports and has received recognition for supplier engagement and environmental efforts. [1]

Brother operates manufacturing plants, research centers, and sales offices throughout:

• Japan

• United States

• Canada

• Mexico

• United Kingdom

• Germany

• France

• China

• Singapore

• Philippines

• Australia

• India

• Thailand

• Vietnam

• Many other countries across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. [1]

Brother established Brother International Philippines Corporation in 2000. Since then, it has expanded its operations with regional offices in Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Naga, and Angeles, providing products, customer support, and business solutions throughout the country. [3]

Brother is widely recognized for:

• Reliable printers

• Low operating costs

• Durable laser printers

• Business-class multifunction devices

• User-friendly label makers

• High-quality sewing and embroidery machines

• Strong after-sales service

The brand is frequently chosen by homes, schools, small businesses, and large enterprises for its balance of reliability, performance, and total cost of ownership. [3]

Brother’s long-standing philosophy is to contribute to society through business by delivering high-quality products and dependable customer service. This commitment is reflected in its global slogan:

“At your side.” [4]

1. Corporate Information | Brother

2. Company History – Americas

3. Domestic History & Legacy – Brother Philippines

4. Corporate Information