IBM 1896

industry:: Consultant, Designer, Manufacturer

Nationality:: American

based:: New York city, New York state, United States

1896 - Herman Hollerith founds the Tabulating Machine Company, Washington DC.

1911 – following various consolidations, the Computing Tabulating Recording Company (CTR) - IBM's predecessor - is formed.

1924 - CTR becomes international manufacturing company, changing its name to IBM.