DUBAI, 1 July 2006 — Brother Gulf, a subsidiary of Brother Group, Japan, has announced a record 33 percent year-on-year growth for 2005, with total revenues exceeding AED 132 million. Brother Gulf’s performance in 2005 comes in line with the ambitious Global Vision 21 unveiled by Brother Group. Global Vision 21 envisions the growth of Brother into a leading global company with annual revenues of $10 billion by 2012 and aims at transforming the company into a world-class manufacturer by developing outstanding proprietary technologies. Brother Gulf has also stepped up its focus on customer service in a bid to embody the company’s corporate motto of “At your side”, an integral component of Global Vision 21.
Commenting on the 33 percent year-on-year growth in 2005, Yoshihisa Tsuji, managing director of Brother Gulf, said, “Over the past year, Brother Gulf had sought to target the booming IT peripherals market by delivering a unique range of products which incorporate patented technologies. We had focused attention on building strong customer relations, and it is encouraging to note that these efforts are yielding positive results.”
“The Middle East is an important market for Brother Group. The explosive growth in corporate activity across the region has opened up significant new business opportunities for Brother Gulf, and we are looking to make the most of it by expanding into new strategic markets and strengthening our distribution arrangements,” Tsuji added.
In 2005, Brother Gulf had launched several new products, including upgraded models of its series of state-of-the-art Laser Printers. As part of its expansion plan, the company is planning to increase its presence in India, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Iran. Brother Gulf is currently in the process of strengthening its distribution network in Africa.