Brother - MFC-7440N

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Brother is one of those companies that seem to have been selling printers and faxes forever.

But it's still worth asking yourself, how much do you really know about the business behind the brand name? Founded more than a century ago in Nagoya, Japan, Brother was one of the first office equipment suppliers to see the true possibilities of globalisation. It may surprise you to learn that the company has maintained a constant presence in Europe since all the way back in 1958. Brother Europe's headquarters are located in Manchester and the brand even sponsored Manchester City Football Club from 1989 to 1999. Nowadays, it boasts manufacturing plants everywhere from Japan and Malaysia to the US.

Underlining the company's global credentials, its products are now sold in more than 100 countries across the globe. So what is it that Brother sells?

Not many people know that Brother used to make motorbikes but it has since consolidated its efforts on three core businesses, namely information, fashion and communications. In terms of office procurement, however, the brand is most closely associated with printers and fax machines. Brother sells an array of laser printers, label printers and multi-function units that can handle other common office tasks such as photocopying and scanning. Popular units include the DCP-9045CDN, the MFC-9840CDW and the HL-4040CN. Meanwhile, Brother offers a selection of laser, inkjet and ink film fax machines that combine outstanding performance with robust build quality. Little wonder, then, that devices such as the MFC-7440N, MFC-885CW and the FAX-1560 have remained so popular.

Finally, what sets Brother apart from other manufacturers?

Down the years, the company has built up an enviable reputation as a leading supplier of eco-friendly office equipment. As well as achieving the ISO 14001 Environmental Management, it uses recycled packaging materials wherever possible and meets more of its energy needs through renewable sources with every passing year. In other words, Brother is a company that takes eco-friendly office equipment seriously. So if you need to upgrade your work printer or fax machine, why not take a closer look at the Brother range? You'll be buying from a company that combines the low prices of a multinational company with strong UK roots and green credentials that are truly second to none.