The Mutoh brand will not disappear, nor will there be a break with existing distributors. Brother clarifies its strategy following the acquisition of the Japanese large-format printer manufacturer. In a joint statement addressed to their partners and customers, Brother?s European subsidiary, based in Germany, and Mutoh Europe, based in Belgium, outline the initial direction of their partnership in the EMEA region.
The two Japanese printer manufacturers will continue to sell their printers under their respective brand names.
Brother also confirms that new products will be developed and launched under both brand names, using each manufacturer's technologies depending on the specific applications.
They also announced that no existing business partnerships will be modified or terminated as a result of the acquisition. Brother and Mutoh do, however, plan to evolve their distribution network and partnership program.
This reorganization will take into account existing business relationships, geographic coverage, distributors' expertise, their commitment to the brands, and their growth prospects.
The merger follows the tender offer launched by Brother Industries in February 2026 for all shares of Mutoh Holdings , for an announced amount of 35 billion yen, or approximately 190 million euros.
This acquisition enables the Japanese manufacturer Brother?which already has a presence in industrial printing, notably through Domino?to expand its portfolio in the large-format segment.
Founded in 1942, Mutoh manufactures, among other products, large-format inkjet printers for the graphic arts industry, roll-to-roll systems, and CAD plotters. The manufacturer reported consolidated revenue of 18.1 billion yen?approximately 98 million euros?for fiscal year 2024, with 595 employees.
Brother, for its part, reported revenue of 876.6 billion yen in 2024?approximately 4.75 billion euros?30% of which came from its industrial operations.
Management at Brother Europe and Mutoh Europe states that further details will be provided as the integration progresses.
