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Invention of Correction Fluid
Correction Fluid was invented by Bette Nesmith Graham who was an American typist and a commercial artist. As a typist, she used to make many mistakes and find a way to correct them. The correction fluid was mixed by a kitchen blender with the basic tempera paint. -
Start to produce Correction Fluid
Graham founded a company which is called Mistake Out Company. She worked days and nights in her kitchen to produce the correction fluid. -
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In 1957, she was selling around 100 bottles a month. Good press coverage in a stationary magazine increased turnover five-fold and the business was showing signs of life. -
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In 1968, 17 years after launching Liquid Paper, the company was finally big enough to invest in a factory and head office. Headquarters for the company was built in Dallas and, under Graham抯 instructions, included a childcare center and a library. -
Liquid Paper Corporation sold to the Gillette Corporation
Graham sold her Mistake Out Company to Gillette Corporation for
$47.5 million with royalties. -
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Correction Fluid was acquired by Newell Rubbermaid
In 2000, correction fluid was acquired by Newell Rubbermaid. -
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In 2000, the Liquid Paper brand was acquired by Newell Rubbermaid as part of the acquisition of Gillette抯 Stationary Products Group. Since then, Liquid Paper has continued to introduce innovative products that meet the needs of our consumers from students to professionals -
Invention of Correctio Tape
The inventor of the correction tape is a Chinese who is called Zhi-Zhong Bao. He was invented the correction tape in 2005.
