Press Release
Brother wins prestigious Good Design Awards
Brother Industries Ltd, a parent company of Brother International (NZ) Limited, one of the leading global manufacturers
of print and imaging equipment, sewing and craft machines and labelling hardware, has won the prestigious “Good Design
Award 2014” for products in two categories – the business inkjet all-in-one category and black and white laser printer
category.
The Good Design Award recognises products which better our lives, industries, the environment and society through
exceptional, innovative design. The ‘G Mark’ trademark is widely regarded as a trustworthy indicator of design
excellence.
Matthew Stroud, COO at Brother International (NZ) Limited said, “We’re absolutely thrilled with how our products
performed this year at the Good Design Awards. We strive to provide products which are user friendly in their design and
innovativeness, as well as environmentally conscious.”
“To be acknowledged by such a prestigious award is fantastic and motivates us to continue to be focused and committed to
creating innovative products for our customers,” adds Stroud.
This is the 22nd consecutive year that Brother has won in the Good Design Awards. Since winning for the first time in
1960 for its home sewing machine, Brother has won the Good Design Awards 185 times in total, including the categories
won this year.
Winning Brother Products: Good Design Award 2014
Business inkjet all-in-one printer
MFCJ5320DW
Black and white laser printer
HLL2365DW
About Brother
Brother has been in the New Zealand market for over 50 years. In that time it has grown to be the leading provider of
print and imaging equipment, sewing and craft machines and labelling hardware in New Zealand. It services the retail,
corporate and business-to-business markets and offers an array of services.
Brother takes corporate social responsibility seriously and follows the three basic policies of the Brother Group
worldwide: “commitment to quality”, “customer first” and “care for the environment”. This is illustrated by its
CarboNZero certification, ISO 14001 Environmental standards, ISO 9001 Quality standard certification and its unique
3-year onsite warranty commitment it offers to customers for all equipment, ink and toner purchases.
In 2013 Brother Printers were awarded the prestigious Business Choice Award from PC Magazine readers. In the survey
readers named Brother Printers #1 in “Overall Satisfaction”; #1 in “Reliability”; and “Least Likely to Require Repair”.
The Brother recycling programme is unparalleled within the New Zealand market and is recognised as the most
comprehensive programme by Brother globally. Brother also backs numerous community initiatives through sponsorships and
supports the Pacific Cooperation Foundation, demonstrating Brother’s commitment and desire to serve the community.
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About Brother Earth
Brother always takes responsibility, acts respectfully and tries to make a positive difference. Brother Earth is
Brother’s attitude and commitment to play a part in building a society with sustainable development. Help the
environment now by giving a click at http://www.brotherearth.com/en/. Brother will contribute to a variety of global environmental protection activities on your behalf. The number of
clicks each project receives will determine proportionately how the funds will be allocated.
About Good Design Awards
The Good Design Awards have been the sole comprehensive design evaluation and communication system in Japan since 1957.
Many companies and designers from both inside and outside of Japan participate to enhance the industry or quality of
life through the design. “G Mark”, the symbol of the award has been recognized widely as a mark representing good
design. For more information about the Good DesignAwards visit: http://www.g-mark.org/?locale=en
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