Remington
Between 1867 and 1873, Christopher Latham Sholes patented the first practical mechanical typewriter in the United States with featured the now-standard "QWERTY" keyboard layout. Sholes sold the rights to E. Remington and Sons, a company originally known for manufacturing firearms. In 1873, Remington began mass-producing typewriters, marking the birth of the modern writing machine. Throughout the 20th century, Remington evolved into one of the world's leading typewriter manufacturers, shaping the future of office technology and written communication.