American Type Founders
American Type Founders (ATF) was the dominant American manufacturer of metal type from its creation in 1892, until the emergence of new typesetting technologies led to its decline in the 1940s. It was formed from the merger of 23 smaller type foundries, and its headquarters were in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA.
ATF's chief type designer between 1900 and 1937 was Morris Fuller Benton, and during his time at ATF he created many typefaces that are still in widespread use today, including the Century family, Franklin Gothic, and Bank Gothic.
