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Brother Canada obtains ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS18001 recertification

DOLLARD-DES-ORMEAUX (QC) - Monday, August 2nd, 2010 – Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd, a subsidiary of Brother Industries Limited, a leading manufacturer of business machines and home appliances, is proud to announce the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 recertification of both its Montreal and Vancouver facilities. Brother Canada is committed to its quality management system, supporting environmental standards, as well as ensuring health and safety protocols in the workplace and for its customers.

“At Brother, we are always looking for effective ways to improve our processes, services and quality for our partners, our customers, as well as the community and the environment”, states Martin Featherston, President of Brother Canada.

In order to efficiently implement an environmental policy, the challenges set forth included the reduction of waste for key business processes, applying internal energy saving measures, optimizing office paper use as well as promoting internal recycling initiatives. The certification process was helped by standards already set by the Brother Group’s environmental policy and its “5R” concept: refuse, reduce, reuse, reform and recycle.

The health and safety certification took place following the implementation of several internal programs, such as a health and safety management plan, emergency procedures, monthly safety internal audits, and an employee first aid program. The health and safety certification confirms Brother Canada’s commitment to ensure the welfare of all its employees and others (including visitors, contractors and the public) that may be affected by its operations.

Moody International conducted these official audits. For more information about Moody International, visit http://www.moodyint.com/

About Brother
Brother Canada is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2010. The company was established in Montreal in 1960 and is part of a worldwide network of companies belonging to Brother Industries Ltd, of which the corporate headquarters is situated in Nagoya, Japan. Active in over 100 countries, Brother markets a wide range of business machines and home appliances known for their reliability, ease of use and versatility at affordable prices. Proud of our achievements and as an independent subsidiary managing marketing, sales, distribution services as well as customer satisfaction & services across Canada, Brother Canada is also recognized for its Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety ISO certifications. Brother Industries Ltd. is a 5 billion-dollar company employing more than 26,000 people operating in 43 countries and regions around the globe. Additional information about Brother and its products is available on www.brother.ca

For more information:
Vital Adam
Public Relation Officer
Brother Canada
1 800 361-6466 (4488)
vital.adam@brother.ca