St. Louis (March 10, 2025) — Distribution Management (DM), a leading technology and wholesale distribution provider of imaging products, services and solutions, announces the addition of Brother’s thermal printing and labeling portfolio. This expanded partnership with Brother International Corporation further reinforces the company’s commitment to the thermal market, its AIDC customer base, and the Brother brand.
“Distribution Management has been a trusted partner of Brother for many years, and we’ve built a strong, collaborative relationship along the way,” said Don Cummins, president of Brother International Corporation. “Their resellers understand what makes Brother products stand out — quality, reliability, and the value they bring to our customers. We’re excited to expand our partnership to include mobile, desktop, and industrial printers, which aligns well with Brother’s vision for growth and sets the stage for even more success together.”
Backed by over 50 years of industry expertise, DM has built a reputation as a true leader in the imaging category, known for its consultative selling approach, deep product knowledge, and cost-effective drop-ship distribution. By broadening its thermal product portfolio, DM continues to deliver innovative solutions that drive success for its reseller partners.
“Distribution Management’s established track record as a trusted distributor brings significant value to Brother,” said Ravi Panjwani, vice president of Brother Mobile Solutions. “By expanding our partnership, we can tap into their extensive reseller network and bring Brother’s reliable, flexible printing and labeling solutions to an even broader customer base.”
This expansion aligns with DM’s strategy to bring high-value products and solutions to the reseller channel. With the thermal printing and barcoding industry experiencing significant growth, DM is strategically enhancing its product offerings to meet evolving market demands while remaining focused on the imaging category.
“Brother has a strong presence in the state and local government sectors where many of our partners are already actively engaged,” said Monte White, vice president of product merchandising. “By broadening our barcode offerings, we aim to attract more dealers who recognize the strength of the Brother brand and can leverage our collective solutions to enhance their product portfolios and better serve their customers.”
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About Distribution Management
Distribution Management is a national technology, fulfillment and distribution provider specializing in automated order handling, managed supply services, wholesale services and eCommerce fulfillment. DM is able to reach 99% of the U.S. within one to two days and some international destinations within three days from its five strategically located distribution centers. DM’s order accuracy rate of 99.9% is reflective of its focus on operational excellence, efficiencies that have resulted from significant investment in technology and a dedicated IT development staff specializing in integration, automation and real-time reporting.
About Brother International Corporation, Brother Mobile Solutions Division
Brother International Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Ltd., is a premier provider of home office and business products that revolutionize the way we live and work. Brother’s Thermal Printing Solutions Division provides innovative mobile, desktop, and industrial printers and handheld labeling solutions to manufacturing, retail, field workforce, and mobile enterprises.
