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The "Unirea" Cartographic Institute in Brașov was established in 1919 by reserve General Constantin Teodorescu. He partnered with his two sons, Nicolae and Constantin, forming a collective-named society. The institute specialized in creating geographical maps and city plans, being the best-equipped private institution for this purpose in Romania. They also produced colored aesthetic plates, shares, special binding works, cardboard products, and printing upon request.

Originally located at 9 Lungă Street in rented rooms, by 1922 the institute had an array of equipment, including three lithographic machines, large and small format printing presses, a rotary machine, and 15 special machines for binding and cardboard. Because Brașov lacked electricity at the time, equipment was powered by engines, dynamos, and electromotors. The staff included a director, two office clerks, and 40 workers of various specializations.

On May 21, 1928, the institute inaugurated its new headquarters and graphic workshops at 20 Lungă Street.  By 1944, leadership was held by the Teodorescu brothers, who were equal co-owners. The staff consisted of four office clerks, 12 skilled workers, 44 unskilled workers, and six apprentices.

A major fire destroyed the institute on August 15, 1946. Firefighters couldn't control the blaze due to a severe drought in Brașov. The fire started in the paper and materials storage and, fueled by the wind, spread to the typography workshops, destroying most of the printing and cartography equipment. The losses were immense and hard to estimate initially. The institute resumed its operations in another rented typography workshop.

Following nationalization in 1948, its name was changed to the "Republica" Cartographic Institute.