Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies

2015 Furniture Training

Who We Are

“Quill.com provides busy educators every product they need to run their schools. Delivering an expansive assortment of products like technology, cleaning & breakroom supplies, classroom furniture, medical supplies, safety products and general school supplies, our singular focus is on meeting the needs of our customers.”

K-12 Classroom Furniture Trends

Collaborative Furniture

Collaborative furniture easily transforms from traditional straight-rowed into cluster/group environment

– Students asking for more engagement in classroom, collaborative classrooms help to meet those needs

– Teachers gearing towards more student-centered style in which teachers guide rather than instruct

Collaborative Features

• Flexible

• Mobile

• Lightweight

• Easily reconfigured

Ergonomic Furniture

K-12 furniture components are being made of more bendable materials

– Added flexibility allows for ergonomic support

– Sit to stand options

– Unique shapes not only meet the needs of collaborative learning but are also designed for comfort and support

Think Quill Think Green

• Vendors LEED (Green Building Leadership) certified

• Low Emitting Furniture

• Recycled Content

Tech Friendly Furniture

Technology has impacted every area of our daily lives including how we educate our children. To keep pace with new modes of delivery for educational lessons, classroom furniture has to adapt their designs to accommodate changes

Tech Furniture Offering

• Charging carts

• Height adjustable tables

• Computer lab furniture

• Adjustable desk accessories– Monitor arms

– Ergonomic keyboard trays

• Bi-level tables

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Classroom Education Partners

Virco

America’s leading manufacturer and supplier of furniture and equipment for K-12 schools

• Student desks

• Computer furniture

• Early childhood

• Seating

• Activity tables

• Bookcases

The HON Company

With high marks for flexibility and technology, HON truly transforms the modern day classroom with student and teacher desks, activity tables, modular storage and other furniture solutions

• Student / teacher desks • Seating • Computer furniture • Activity tables • Storage

Scholar Craft

Devoted to excellence and committed to quality, Scholar Craft has continuously designed and manufactured ergonomic, durable and practical school furniture since 1956

• Student desks

• Seating

• Activity tables

Balt

Manufacturing quality commercial and education products for several decades

• Marker boards, enclosed boards, bulletin boards

• Easels for art / projects

• Technology / computer lab furniture

• Training tables

• Laptop/tablet/iPad carts and charging stations

• Study carrels

National Public Seating

• Cafeteria Tables

• Lab Tables and Stools

• Folding Tables and Chairs

• Stacking Chairs

• Chair Trucks

• Music Furniture

• Stages and Risers

Oklahoma SoundOwned by National Public Seating

• Lecterns

• Microphones within Lecterns

• Tablet and Laptop Storage and Charging Carts

• AV Presentation Carts

• Portable PA Systems

Office Area Partners

LesroLeaders in Reception Seating

• Waiting areas for:

– principal’s office

– Admin office

– counselor office

– library seating

– lounge areas

• Conference tables

DMI

• Principal office desks & tables

• Front office reception desk

• Counselor office desks & tables

OFM

Striving to provide the highest class of office and school furniture at competitive prices

• Teacher desk

• Library furniture

• Waiting room furniture

KFI Seating

Listening to their customer’s needs and adapting to the changing market conditions

• Teacher Lounge

Early Education

Wood Designs

• Sensory & physical activity

• Book cases

• Art furniture

• Dramatic play

• Lockers/cubbies

• Cots

• Sand/water tables

Wood DesignsTeacher Resources

• Utility carts• Puzzle racks • Paper Storage• Sign in center• Food cart• Locking cabinet• Teacher’s cabinets • Listening / audio center• Group interaction table

Virco

• Activity tables • Early childhood seating • Tote storage • Lockers/cubbies • Bookshelves • Dramatic play • Book display stands • Sand/water tables • Art furniture • Learning rugs • Quiet time furniture

ECR4 Kids

• Activity tables• Early childhood seating • Cots/mats • Art furniture • Soft climbing blocks • Soft seating• Book Displays• Tumbling Stations • Changing stations • Dramatic Play• Coat lockers • Carts and organizers

Balt

• Activity Tables

• Early childhood seating

• Easels

• Magnetic language Easels

• Lap boards

Scholar Craft

• Early childhood seating

• Activity tables

Furniture Resources

Quill.com Furniture Services

You’ll receive free services and expert advice:

• FREE customized space planning and design services

• FREE swatch and wood samples

• Signature Delivery & Assembly

• Bid pricing and volume discounts-

Furniture Specialists

Our Furniture Specialists are dedicated to taking the stress out of buying furniture. With training, seminars and over 20 years of industry experience, they’ll help make your furniture the perfect fit for your classroom!

A Furniture Specialist can be contacted at800.634.0321 x1864

Free Space Plans and Swatches!

• We will send you fabric swatches, wood and laminate samples

• Work with a furniture specialist to have them help you envision your space with a free space plan

School Admin Example

Before After

School Security Example

BEFORE AFTER

Furniture Delivery

• FREE Tailgate Delivery- The driver will bring your new furniture to the tailgate of the truck for you to bring into your building

• Assisted Inside Delivery- The driver will help you bring your new furniture inside your workplace

You’ve finally found the perfect furniture..Now what? With our Full-Service Delivery & Set-up your new furniture will be delivered, brought inside your building, assembled and arranged. We’ll also clean up the mess. Let us do all the work for you – all in a single visit.

Full Service Delivery & Set-up

A Furniture Specialist can be contacted at800.634.0321 x1864

Questions??

Sarah Sherman

Quill.com Furniture Team Manager

800-634-0320 ex.4318

Sarah.Sherman@Quill.com

Martin Colburn

Quill.com Operations Manager

800-634-0320 ex.4676

Martin.Colburn@Quill.com