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Born: Established: 1886 ;
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An international publishing company established by Isaac Pitman (1813-1897), the inventor of Pitman shorthand, Isaac Pitman and Sons eventually became one of the world's leading educational publishers and training businesses. In 1934 Pitman's grandson, James, became chairman of the company, by then known as Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons. He held this position until 1966. The company had offices in London and Bath in Great Britain and in Melbourne, Australia.

Pitman's publishing division was bought by rival Pearson PLC in 1985. The training business evolved into two separate businesses - Pitman Training and JHP Training.

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