Brother Industries (OTCMKTS:BRTHY), Ltd. is a multinational electronics and electrical equipment company based in Nagoya, Japan. The company specializes in the design, manufacture and sale of a wide range of products including printers, multifunction printers, label printers, sewing and embroidery machines, garment printers, and industrial sewing machines. In addition to hardware, Brother provides related software solutions and support services to help customers optimize their document workflows, improve production efficiency and maintain equipment performance.
Brother’s printer and imaging division offers laser and inkjet models for home, office and industrial use, with features such as wireless connectivity, cloud integration and high-speed printing. The company’s label printers serve both consumer and commercial markets, supporting small business branding and large-scale industrial applications. In its Industrial Solutions segment, Brother supplies computerized sewing machines for automotive interiors, upholstery and fashion manufacturing, as well as specialized garment printing technologies.
Originally founded in 1908 as Yasui Sewing Machine Co., the enterprise expanded its product lines following World War II and adopted the Brother Industries name in the early 1960s. Since then, Brother has grown through a combination of organic investment and targeted acquisitions to broaden its portfolio across printing, garment technology and industrial equipment. Headquartered in Nagoya, the company operates a network of research and development centers focused on robotics, digital imaging and industrial automation.
Brother maintains a global presence with manufacturing facilities, sales offices and service centers across Asia, Europe, the Americas and Oceania. Its products are distributed through authorized dealers, retail partners and direct-to-business channels. The company continues to pursue innovation in sustainable manufacturing and energy-efficient technologies, aligning its global operations with environmental and social governance goals.
