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School Specialty Inc. (SCHS) is in the Retail Industry
- Revenue
- Apr 26 2008
- $1.0B
- Profit
- Apr 26 2008
- $41.1M
- Market Cap
- Sep 04 2008
- $584.5M
Latest News and Analysis
School Specialty, Inc. F3Q08 (Qtr End 01/26/08) Earnings Call Transcript
School Specialty, Inc. F3Q08 (Qtr End 01/26/08) Earnings Call Transcript
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- Incorporated: 1998
- CEO: Mr. David J. Vander Zanden
School Specialty is an education company providing products, programs and services that are designed to enhance student achievement and development. Co. services the supplemental educational products market through two product categories; Specialty Products, such as customized academic agendas, hands-on science education materials, arts and crafts materials and physical education and special needs equipment, which are designed to assist with educational development in the classroom; and Essentials Products, which include everyday consumables, instructional materials, art supplies, educational games, school forms, school furniture and outdoor equipment.
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School Specialty Inc. Company Info
Board of Directors
Mr. Terry L. Lay
Non-Executive Chairman
Ms. A. Jacqueline Dout
Mr. Edward C. Emma
Mr. Jonathan J. Ledecky
Mr. David J. Vander Zanden
Ms. Jacqueline F. Woods
Mr. Herbert A. Trucksess III
Contact Information
W6316 Design Drive
Greenville, WI
http://www.schoolspecialty.com
920 734-5712
NAICS Code
Electronic Shopping: 454111
