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In last week’s blog, we highlighted the Monroe Classic and Pro printing calculators and how they were combined to create the Monroe Ultimate, the top heavy-duty printing calculator on the market today.  This week, we are taking an in-depth look at the unique features that are exclusive to the UltimateX.Let’s dive in. IKT - Individual Keyswitch TechnologyIKT - Individual Keyswitch Technology was designed specifically with our customers in mind to help reduce the stress in the user’ …

Have you ever wondered why Monroe calculators last so much longer than the competition? Well today, I'm going to let you in on our (not so secret) secret... All heavy-duty Monroe calculators (8130X, 8145X and UltimateX) are built with a standard, enclosed paper roll. No other calculator in the industry has this feature.What is an enclosed paper roll? When we say "enclosed paper roll" we mean that the paper roll is stored internally, within the calculator's body. It sits directly …

It’s not every day that we hear a customer say that they have been using the same printing calculator for 30 years. But when Monroe customer Carl Esakson, billing administrator of Arnie’s Bakery in Grand Rapids, Michigan, told me he had used a Monroe 1330 calculator since 1988, I had to find out more! So I reached out to Esakson, who was more than happy to discuss how the calculator has played a crucial role in running the successful bakery that was founded more than a century ago. Today, t …

Have you ever noticed your calculator's print speed slowing down?Or how about something even worse - such as dropping numbers?Monroe printing calculators are built to last longer than any other calculator in the industry. But without proper maintenance, even the best calculator will wear down over time. Dust and debris can penetrate your calculator's printer and cause premature failure of its major components.And while we'd love to sell you more calculators, our primary focus as a company has al …

At commercial calculator manufacturer Monroe Systems for Business in Tullytown, Pa., it’s hard not to catch "The Monroe Spirit." That was evident the first day I walked into the company’s lobby (the day of my interview) where I was greeted warmly by all of the staff.Prior to my interview with Mary Jean McGrogan, customer support manager, and Jason Marsdale, VP of sales and marketing, I read up on the company’s rich history, and boy, was I impressed. For any company to celebrate 50 year …