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In 2008, Sagus began work on using their areas of expertise on improving classroom environments.<ref>[http://www.seenmagazine.us/Sections/ArticleDetail/tabid/79/smid/403/ArticleID/257/reftab/78/Default.aspx “Creating 21st Century Schools: An Exclusive Interview with Darryl Rosser,”] SEEN Magazine, Winter 2009.</ref> One of the company's first community projects was to remake two classrooms in two [[Chicago]] [[high schools]]. In partnership with Legat Architects, Sagus donated its time and products to transform the science lab at Walter Payton College Prep and a social studies classroom at William Harper High School into more flexible and mobile classrooms that are easily reconfigurable for different teaching approaches. In recognition of its efforts on the project, Sagus was awarded the Chicago Public Schools' 2009 Outstanding Partnership Award.<ref>[http://www.sagusinternational.com/press_room/article.asp?ID=13&p=36&s=1&s2=36 “Sagus International Earns Chicago Public Schools’ 2009 Outstanding Partnership Award for its Work to Transform Schools for 21st Century,”] Sagus International Press Room.</ref> |
In 2008, Sagus began work on using their areas of expertise on improving classroom environments.<ref>[http://www.seenmagazine.us/Sections/ArticleDetail/tabid/79/smid/403/ArticleID/257/reftab/78/Default.aspx “Creating 21st Century Schools: An Exclusive Interview with Darryl Rosser,”] SEEN Magazine, Winter 2009.</ref> One of the company's first community projects was to remake two classrooms in two [[Chicago]] [[high schools]]. In partnership with [http://www.legat.com Legat Architects], Sagus donated its time and products to transform the science lab at Walter Payton College Prep and a social studies classroom at William Harper High School into more flexible and mobile classrooms that are easily reconfigurable for different teaching approaches. In recognition of its efforts on the project, Sagus was awarded the Chicago Public Schools' 2009 Outstanding Partnership Award.<ref>[http://www.sagusinternational.com/press_room/article.asp?ID=13&p=36&s=1&s2=36 “Sagus International Earns Chicago Public Schools’ 2009 Outstanding Partnership Award for its Work to Transform Schools for 21st Century,”] Sagus International Press Room.</ref> |
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In early 2009, South Carolina eighth-grader Ty’Sheoma Bethea wrote to President Obama about the dilapidated state of her school, J.V. Junior High School in [[Dillon,_South_Carolina | Dillon, SC]], and she ended up sitting next to First Lady Michelle Obama during the President’s first Congressional address while he read aloud from her letter. Sagus CEO Darryl Rosser was one of those listening, and he decided to take action.<ref>[http://www.sagusinternational.com/video/index.asp?s=5&s2=30&p=30 "The New Normal: Pay It Forward (Video)"], ABC 20/20.</ref> |
In early 2009, South Carolina eighth-grader Ty’Sheoma Bethea wrote to President Obama about the dilapidated state of her school, J.V. Junior High School in [[Dillon,_South_Carolina | Dillon, SC]], and she ended up sitting next to First Lady Michelle Obama during the President’s first Congressional address while he read aloud from her letter. Sagus CEO Darryl Rosser was one of those listening, and he decided to take action.<ref>[http://www.sagusinternational.com/video/index.asp?s=5&s2=30&p=30 "The New Normal: Pay It Forward (Video)"], ABC 20/20.</ref> |
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Revision as of 21:19, 3 November 2010
| "Transforming Environment - Improving Results" | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Furniture |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters |  Oak Brook, Illinois, USA |
Number of employees | 800 |
| Website | www.sagusinternational.com |
Sagus International is an American furniture manufacturer that has been the subject of nationwide news coverage regarding their charitable efforts toward improving classroom infrastructure. Sagus’ core business is the manufacture of furniture and casework for the educational, hospitality, health care and commercial sectors.
Overview
Sagus International, Inc. was formed in 2001 and is privately owned. It has three divisions: Artco-Bell Corporation, LSI Corporation of America, and Midwest Folding Products. Sagus is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, with manufacturing locations in Temple, TX, Minneapolis, MN, and Chicago, IL. Sagus has over 800 employees and operates more than 1 million square feet of manufacturing and distribution space.
The three operating divisions of Sagus International focus on a few core markets:
- K-12 public and private schools
- Colleges and universities
- Healthcare facilities
- Science research and laboratory facilities
- Special events and conference facilities
- Commercial sector
Distribution to these markets are handled by authorized dealers and, in some cases, manufacturer's representatives.
Divisions
Sagus operates three divisions in the furniture and casegoods industries:
Artco-Bell Corporation
Artco-Bell has been located in Temple, TX, since 1962, the year it was founded by R.V. Hardegree. Artco-Bell designs and produces classroom furniture. Key product groups include seating products, student desks, combination chair desks, activity tables, computer tables, teachers’ desks and vertical files.
LSI Corporation of America
LSI has been located in Minneapolis, MN, since 1968. The company manufactures and installs the laminate casework most often specified by architects in America. LSI’s products are used throughout the educational, healthcare, industrial and government markets. [citation needed]
Midwest Folding Products
Midwest Folding Products manufactures furniture for the education and hospitality markets. Midwest has been located in Chicago, IL, since 1947. Key product groups include mobile cafeteria tables with attached seating, folding tables, table and chair caddies, multi-level table and chair storage and handling systems, portable stages and risers.
Community
In 2008, Sagus began work on using their areas of expertise on improving classroom environments.[1] One of the company's first community projects was to remake two classrooms in two Chicago high schools. In partnership with Legat Architects, Sagus donated its time and products to transform the science lab at Walter Payton College Prep and a social studies classroom at William Harper High School into more flexible and mobile classrooms that are easily reconfigurable for different teaching approaches. In recognition of its efforts on the project, Sagus was awarded the Chicago Public Schools' 2009 Outstanding Partnership Award.[2]
In early 2009, South Carolina eighth-grader Ty’Sheoma Bethea wrote to President Obama about the dilapidated state of her school, J.V. Junior High School in Dillon, SC, and she ended up sitting next to First Lady Michelle Obama during the President’s first Congressional address while he read aloud from her letter. Sagus CEO Darryl Rosser was one of those listening, and he decided to take action.[3]
On May 5, 2009, after a weekend of removing all of the school’s old furniture and installing brand new, donated Sagus furniture, the students at J.V. Martin came back to a transformed school. Sagus’ donation totaled $250,000. Sagus also worked with partners who donated services: Nu-Idea School Supply Company for furniture installation, Landstar System, Inc. for transportation logistics services, Trinity Express Inc. for transportation logistics services and Facility Concepts, Inc. for painting, design and logo-development services for the cafeteria makeover.[4]
Sagus CEO Darryl Rosser said of the project that Sagus had two choices: one, wait for the new facilities and hope that they would be built sooner rather than later, or two, try to provide some immediate relief for the school while they were awaiting the new school complex. The company chose the latter.[5]
J.V. Martin remains a top priority for Sagus, which is working with the South Carolina Department of Education to plan and raise money for a new school facility. The Sagus furniture will then be transferred to the new school.[6] To that end, Sagus helped organize the 21st Century Educational Campus Symposium,[7] which brought together some of the best minds in education, architecture, sustainable design, technology, health care and government to discuss the rebuilding of J.V. Martin as a model 21st Century School.[8]
Environmental Efforts
Sagus monitors and reduces airborne VOC-related emissions, electricity and water usage, and the solid waste shipped from each facility. Sagus seeks to increase the amount of waste and recycled materials it uses.
References
- ^ “Creating 21st Century Schools: An Exclusive Interview with Darryl Rosser,” SEEN Magazine, Winter 2009.
- ^ “Sagus International Earns Chicago Public Schools’ 2009 Outstanding Partnership Award for its Work to Transform Schools for 21st Century,” Sagus International Press Room.
- ^ "The New Normal: Pay It Forward (Video)", ABC 20/20.
- ^ "Student's letter to Congress leads to school makeover," USA TODAY, May 5, 2009.
- ^ "The Big Picture: J.V. Martin Junior High School (Audio & Video)" ETV South Carolina, May 14, 2009.
- ^ “A Lesson in Giving,” Time Magazine, October 12, 2009.
- ^ "From Shame to Redemption," Report of the 21st Century Educational Campus Symposium
- ^ “Creating a Campus for the Twenty-First Century,” Educator +, ETV, September 13, 2009.