LANIER - A RICH HERITAGE
 
Lanier Company founded in 1934 as a
maker of dictation equipment.
 
Entered into office systems in
1955 selling 3M brand.

Integrated with Harris Corporation in 1983.

Harris/Lanier and 3M combine to form
Harris/3M Office Products.

Lanier Worldwide introduced in 1989.

Acquired by Ricoh in 2001.