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Our company was founded by Karl Dutczak and his son, Rick, in 1976. After finishing school, Rick started working at the company full-time in 1978. Eventually, he took over the company from his father in 1987.
Karl Business Machines is one of the last true typewriter shops, family owned
and operated for 49 years.
Videos and News
NJ.com
Karl Business Machines – N.J. Typewriter Shop is All About Hollywood
Fox 5 New York, My9 Chasing News
Typewriter Man segment on Karl Business Machines
Fox 29 News
Hidden Figures Vintage IBM Selectric Typewrtiters Movie Props segment on Karl Business Machines
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Karl Business Machines – Ode to the Typewriter
NJTV News
Vintage Typewriters from Hamilton Twp. Shop Featured in Oscar-Nominated ‘Hidden Figures’

NY1 Spectrum News
Poets Compose Personalized Poems for Commuters at Grand Central

The Philadelphia Inquirer
NJ shop that provided ‘Hidden Figures’ props applauds film’s Oscar nods

The Philadelphia Inquirer
Kevin Riordan: In this case, there’s no going back

Community News
Typewriter fans flock to Hamilton Shop