Brother P-touch 2470 label printer

The Brother P-touch 2470 is a professional handheld labeling machine designed for office and industrial use. It is part of the extensive P-touch line, which was first introduced in 1988, revolutionizing the way durable, laminated labels are created through thermal transfer technology. This specific model supports various tape widths from 6mm to 24mm and features a dedicated numeric keypad for efficient data entry.

Brother Industries, Ltd., the brand's owner, is a historic Japanese multinational founded in 1908 as the Yasui Sewing Machine Co. Over more than a century, the company transformed from a sewing machine repair shop into a global electronics giant. Today, Brother is renowned for its printing and solutions business, which includes laser printers and labeling systems like the P-touch series.

While headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, Brother utilizes a globalized manufacturing network. Electronic equipment, including label printers, is primarily manufactured in the company's large-scale facilities in China (notably Zhuhai) and Vietnam. The company remains an independent entity, publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, maintaining its 'At your side' corporate philosophy through its global subsidiaries.