John Crosfield
Businessman and electronics founder
Born
1915
110 years ago
Died
March 25th, 2012
13 years ago — 97 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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A businessman founded Crosfield Electronics, a company known for innovations in the field of electronic systems and imaging technologies. Under leadership, Crosfield Electronics developed products that advanced the printing and publishing industries. The company was recognized for contributions to high-speed printing and was integral in the transition to digital printing solutions. The enterprise operated at a significant scale and established a reputation for technical excellence and customer service over several decades.
Founded Crosfield Electronics
Developed high-speed printing technologies
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