Plimpton Press originally established in Boston, Mass., in 1882 by Herbert M. Plimpton, but moved to Norwood, Mass., in 1897. By 1920 the bindery part of the plant was capable of producing 50,000 volumes daily and by 1936 the press employed over 600; produced textbooks but expanded into religious books, fiction, and deluxe editions. In its heyday in the late 1950s, its work force surpassed 1200 employees. In 1924 the company opened a subsidiary plant in LaPorte, Ind., and this plant was greatly expanded in 1957 and operated at least through 1969. The company was active in the social life of Norwood, promoting sports teams among its employees, publishing a company newsletter, and sponsoring social events. The company lost its local control in 1964 when it was purchased by McCall Printing Co., of New York, and in 1970 by the investment firm Murray Traub Acquiring Corp., which ran it until it closed in 1973.
From the description of Plimpton Press records, 1905-1981 and undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 166427859
