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History
 Welcome to the Monroe Systems for Business History Section. Our more than 90 year history is one we are proud of. This area will be a work in progress so please stay tuned as we continue to add photographs, print advertisements and articles of historical reference. Below you will find a short abstract on the Monroe Systems for Business timeline. Feel free to explore the links highlighting many cornerstones in our nearly century old organization.
Monroe began captivating customers nearly a century ago through the introduction of the first commercially available calculator. Founded in 1912 by Jay R. Monroe, Monroe has a historically rich, yet extremely simple approach to its business philosophy -- provide superior products with outstanding customer service, or as some call it, "The Monroe Spirit." The Monroe Spirit continues today, ensuring every customer receives quality products created by true professionals and supported by a knowledgeable, experienced and tenured customer service team.
With a string of "firsts" unparalleled in the industry, Monroe is clearly the definitive calculator product line. From the first commercial calculator to today's feature-rich models, Monroe calculators have always set the standard.
Monroe's calculators are the beneficiary of nearly a century of service in the world's premier businesses. Our products include unique, groundbreaking features to simplify the work routinely encountered in business. Today, our product line boasts an impressive array of 24 exclusive features designed to simplify work, improve durability and prolong life.
Monroe Calculating Machine Co. was founded April 25, 1912. The founding of the company is but a brief chapter in the rich history of the calculator and company that bears the Monroe name. The history of Monroe would not be complete without including the events leading up to its formation. |
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