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Mergenthaler Linotype Company

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American company that produced the Linotype machine, revolutionizing the printing industry.

Last updated November 4, 2026

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The Mergenthaler Linotype Company was founded by Ottmar Mergenthaler in 1886, headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The company's Linotype machine was a revolutionary invention in the late 19th and 20th centuries, greatly increasing typesetting efficiency. The company declined in the late 20th century and eventually ceased operations.

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A pioneer in printing technology

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