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Monotype Imaging

Monotype Imaging is a publicly traded company headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts. The company develops fonts and font technologies for a variety of devices. Monotype Imaging’s products are used in consumer electronics, computers, printers, and other devices. The company also offers custom font design services.

Monotype Imaging was founded in 1991 as a spin-off from Agfa-Gevaert. The company went public in 1992. In 1995, Monotype Imaging acquired the Linotype brand from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen. In 2013, the company acquired Ascender Corporation.

Monotype Imaging’sfonts are licensed by major companies such as Adobe, Apple, Microsoft, and Samsung.

The company’s fonts are used in various devices, including smartphones, tablets, personal computers, and printers. Monotype Imaging’s technologies are also used in e-books, automotive infotainment systems, and other applications.

Monotype Imaging is a global company with more than 1,000 employees in offices worldwide. The company’s products are available in more than 130 countries.

Monotype Imaging is a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol TYPE.

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