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What Makes Classroom Furniture Eco-Friendly? Let Us Count the Ways.
September 1, 2013
This article walks readers through what constitutes “eco-friendly” in a much broader sense. It also provides examples of how one K-12 classroom furniture manufacturer, Smith System, is minimizing its planetary footprint.
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Baltimore Design School
August 31, 2013
Congratulations to the 350 students at Baltimore Design School. We hope you enjoy Smith System Desks and chairs. Check out their space, it’s really cool.
21st Century Classrooms | Houston ISD
August 6, 2013
Molly Risdall Parnell, Smith System’s VP of Sales, gives her take on the topic of 21st century classrooms (via Houston ISD’s blog). Here’s a snippit … “21st century furniture helps teachers create more learning options in the classroom,” said Molly Parnell, vice president of sales at Smith System, a manufacturer of 21st century classroom furniture based
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GREENGUARD joins UL Environmental, identity evolves
June 4, 2013
Following its acquisition by UL, GREENGUARD Environmental Institute will change its name and institute a new logo.
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A New Concept In Student Seating: Seating That Moves.
March 14, 2013
Smith System launches revolutionary seating concept to enhance movement in classrooms.
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Employee Spotlight – Randy Kastalanych
October 19, 2012
Introducing Randy Kastalanych as Smith System’s vice president of operations.
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New Additions to Cascade® Storage Line
May 31, 2012
Cascade® Lectern, Mega-Cabinet Tote and Presentation Cart have been added to the Cascade® Storage line.
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Smith System Meets New Emissions Requirements
March 2, 2012
Our entire product portfolio meets new formaldehyde emissions standard.
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Should Schools Offer Tinkering 101?
May 19, 2011
Peg Sullivan explores the idea of classrooms designed for “tinkering.”