Sales have passed €1bn at printer, scanner and sewing machine maker Brother, known by many as the 1990s shirt sponsor of Manchester City.
Brother International Europe, which is headquartered in Greater Manchester, has posted the revenue rise for the 12 months to March 31, 2022, compared to the €930.7m it achieved in the prior year.
The Tameside firm, whose parent company’s headquarters are based in Japan, also reported a pre-tax profit of €133.1m, down from €160.9m.