History

Over 60 years ago, Robert M. De Shazo, Jr. had a vision that ultimately led to the creation of the autopen industry. While working at the Alexandria, VA Naval Torpedo Factory in 1941, Mr. De Shazo met Louis Glassman and his colleagues, who had developed an autopen. Their version was not commercially practical for nationwide sales.

Mr. De Shazo purchased their fledgling company. Wanting to develop a machine that he could sell nationwide, Mr. De Shazo re-worked Mr. Glassman's design and invented the technology that still works to this day. Mr. De Shazo eventually called his company the International Autopen Company.

Until the business could support itself, Mr. De Shazo worked out of his Washington, DC home. He traveled throughout the nation selling autopens, installing them and training new customers, all while raising a family. As his children grew, they would accompany him on his business trips, learning everything there is to know about his specialized equipment. Soon they were working in Mr. De Shazo's autopen factory in Arlington, VA and later in his headquarters and factory in the Washington suburb of Sterling, VA. He trained his sons and daughter in all aspects of the company. In 1994, Mr. De Shazo died leaving his children, now in their 40s and 50s to run the company. Four years later, on the advise of their attorneys, his children started Automated Signature Technology.

Today, Automated Signature Technology continues to be operated by Mr. De Shazo's children and their families with the hands-on operating approach their father demonstrated. With over 150 years of combined experience in the autopen industry, you can count on Automated Signature Technology to continue to be the worldwide leader in signature signing equipment for generations to come.

Visit our products page to see our models of SigTech autopens or call us at 800.636.4450 for pricing and information.

Legal Disclaimer: The De Shazo family is not associated any longer with International Autopen Company. The use of the term "autopen" has been determined generic by the US Patent and Trademark Office and may be used freely in relation to signature machines. Any company or persons claiming trademark rights are in violation of this ruling.