Foundation of Geiger Brothers (Geiger corporation) (1878)

Geiger Brothers, the predecessor of the Geiger corporation, was founded in 1878. Source evidence confirms the company was established in Newark, New Jersey, contradicting legacy records that place its origin in Lewiston, Maine. The firm later became based in Lewiston, operating as a family-managed distributorship.

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Background. Geiger is an advertising specialties company with more than 500 employees and more than 550 sales representatives. It is the industry's largest family-owned and family-managed distributorship. The company is currently based in Lewiston, Maine, which is the second-most populous city in the state.

Founding. Initially named Geiger Brothers, the company was founded in Newark, New Jersey, in 1878. This founding location contradicts the legacy assumption that the formation occurred in Lewiston, Maine. The company spans 5 generations, maintaining its status as a family-managed entity.

Legacy Correction. The legacy record incorrectly places the 1878 formation in Lewiston, Maine. Source evidence establishes that Geiger Brothers was founded in Newark, New Jersey. Lewiston is the current base of operations, not the site of the 1878 founding event.

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