Overview

Harris-Intertype Corporation was an American industrial and electronics company formed through the merger of Harris-Seybold Company and Intertype Corporation. The company became a significant manufacturer in printing equipment and later expanded into electronics and communications, eventually evolving into Harris Corporation.

Technical Specifications

Item	Details
Company Name	Harris-Intertype Corporation
Formed	1957
Predecessors	Harris-Seybold Company; Intertype Corporation
Industry	Printing Equipment, Electronics, Communications
Headquarters	United States
Notable Acquisition	Gates Radio Company (1957)

Description

Harris-Intertype combined expertise in printing machinery with emerging interests in electronics and communications. The company initially focused on printing presses, typesetting equipment, and related machinery through its Intertype lineage.

Following its formation, Harris-Intertype began expanding into electronic systems and communications equipment. The acquisition of Gates Radio Company in 1957 marked a major shift toward broadcast technology, adding radio transmitters and studio equipment to its portfolio.

History

Harris-Intertype Corporation was formed in 1957 through the merger of Harris-Seybold Company, a manufacturer of printing presses, and Intertype Corporation, known for typesetting machines.

That same year, the company acquired Gates Radio Company of Quincy, Illinois. This acquisition established Harris-Intertype as a participant in the broadcast communications industry, with Gates operating as a division.

During the late 1950s and early 1960s, the company continued to diversify beyond printing equipment, increasing its focus on electronics and communications. This transition laid the groundwork for the company’s eventual transformation.

In 1969, Harris-Intertype Corporation adopted the name Harris Corporation, reflecting its broader focus on communications, electronics, and technology systems rather than traditional printing equipment.