MEI was founded in 1990 as Managing Editor Inc., with the goal of providing innovative software solutions to the rapidly evolving publishing industry. Today the company delivers a comprehensive package of automated ad layout, workflow and asset management solutions for newspapers, magazines and other print and electronic publishing markets.
With a user base of more than 2,400 publications in 53 countries, MEI's offerings range from solutions for small-scale shops to enterprise asset and workflow management software for multinational operations. The flagship Page Director series of Ad Layout Systems is considered the industry standard. MEI is also the exclusive American distributor of vjoon's (formerly SoftCare) K4 Publishing System, which integrates Adobe InDesign and InCopy in one efficient, secure database system. K4 has more than 15,000 users worldwide.
A cornerstone of MEI's philosophy is a commitment to customer service, including state-of-the-art integration and custom development, plus support that sets the standard for other software companies.
MEI has been recognized throughout its history for achievements in the field of software development, and was twice named a laureate in the Computerworld Smithsonian Collection.
MEI employs 70 people at its headquarters in Jenkintown, PA, just outside Philadelphia. Satellite sales and business development offices are located in New Hampshire and Europe. In addition, MEI maintains a network of authorized distributors and resellers all over the world.
MEI is an Adobe Premier Development Partner.