Japan's Brother eyes machine tool markets in Southeast Asia, Europe

President Kazufumi Ikeda weighs M&A and tie-ups to meet customer needs

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Brother Industries President Kazufumi Ikeda discussed the company's new three-year plan running through fiscal 2027 with Nikkei. (Photo by Naoaki Murayama)

AYAKA NAGANAWA

NAGOYA, Japan -- Japanese printer maker Brother Industries sees Southeast Asia and Europe as the key to growing its machine tool business under its medium-term plan through 2028, with more manufacturers shifting away from China amid its rivalry with the U.S., President Kazufumi Ikeda told Nikkei.

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