Xerox facts for kids
Xerox is a big company that makes and sells photocopiers and paper. It was one of the first companies to create modern photocopiers. In the United States, people often use the word 'xerox' to mean any copy machine, and "xeroxing" to mean making a copy. Ursula Burns became the company's CEO and Chairwoman in 2009.
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What is Xerox?
Xerox is a well-known company that helps people make copies of documents. They are famous for their copying machines. The company has been around for a long time. It has changed how offices work all over the world.
How Xerox Changed Copying
Before Xerox, making copies was much harder. People had to use messy methods like carbon paper or special photography. Xerox made it easy to get quick, clear copies. This was a big step forward for businesses and schools.
Xerox and Innovation
Xerox is also known for its research. They had a special place called Xerox PARC. Here, many new computer ideas were developed. These ideas later became important parts of modern computers. Things like the computer mouse and graphical user interfaces (GUIs) were explored there.
Where is Xerox Located?
Xerox has had different headquarters over the years. These are the main offices where the company is managed.
Early Headquarters in Rochester
From 1968 to 1969, the Xerox Tower in Rochester, New York, was the company's main office. This building was an important landmark for the company.
Moving to Stamford
Later, from 1969 to 2007, Xerox's headquarters were in Stamford, Connecticut. This was another long period for the company in a different city.
Manufacturing Facilities
Xerox also had large factories. One big manufacturing plant was in Henrietta, New York. It was built in the 1960s. This is where many of their machines were made.
Who Led Xerox?
Leaders are very important for a company's direction.
Ursula Burns as CEO
In 2009, Ursula Burns became the CEO and Chairwoman. She was the first African-American woman to lead a Fortune 500 company. This was a significant moment for Xerox and for business history.
Images for kids
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The Xerox Alto workstation was developed at Xerox PARC.
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Rank Xerox logo used in 1980s
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Xerox Tower in Rochester, New York, served as headquarters from 1968 to 1969.
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Stamford, Connecticut served as headquarters from 1969 to 2007.
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Former manufacturing facility in Henrietta, New York, constructed in the 1960s and sold to Harris RF Communications in 2010
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Xerox Canada Head Office at North American Life Centre (Xerox Tower), North York, Ontario
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Xerox Training Center
See also
In Spanish: Xerox para niños
