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'''PolyVision''' is a company that manufactures CeramicSteel surfaces for applications such as [[whiteboard]]s, [[Blackboard|chalkboards]], architectural surfaces and panels, and infrastructure projects.<ref |
'''PolyVision''' is a company that manufactures CeramicSteel surfaces for applications such as [[whiteboard]]s, [[Blackboard|chalkboards]], architectural surfaces and panels, and infrastructure projects.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rob Kneebone, Managing Director of ABP Group|url=http://www.theceomagazine.com/business/rob-kneebone/|website=CEO Magazine|publisher=CEO Magazine|accessdate=9 January 2017}}</ref> It is a subsidiary of [[Steelcase]] and is headquartered in [[Georgia]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Steelcase Says it is Buying PolyVision|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2001/aug/28/business/fi-39159|accessdate=9 January 2017|agency=The Associated Press|publisher=Los Angeles Times|date=28 August 2001}}</ref> PolyVision has production facilities in [[Okmulgee, Oklahoma]] and [[Genk|Genk, Belgium]], with their Okmulgee facility being one of the area's major employers.<ref name="RECentre">{{cite web|title=Polyvision: Sustainability Pioneers in Ceramicsteel|url=http://www.walloniedesign.be/recentre/24polyvisionen.pdf|website=Wallonie Designs|publisher=RECentre|accessdate=9 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Okmulgee Area Major Employers|url=http://www.okmulgeedevelopment.com/Area-Industries/Major-Employers.aspx|website=Okmulgee Area Development Corporation|accessdate=9 January 2017}}</ref> |
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==Company overview== |
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PolyVision was founded in 1954 under the name Information Display Technology, Inc. In May 1995, Information Display Technology, Inc. began operating under the name PolyVision. They began by manufacturing Greensteel brand chalkboards and currently manufacture CeramicSteel writing and architectural surfaces for chalkboards, whiteboards, projection boards, public spaces, and interior applications.<ref name="bloomberg" /><ref name="sec">{{cite web |url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/835405/000091205701506538/a2043725z10-k405.txt |title=SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |date=27 March 2001 |website=sec.gov |publisher=Securities and Exchange Commission |access-date=15 July 2016}}</ref> |
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PolyVision has production facilities in [[Okmulgee, Oklahoma]] and [[Genk|Genk, Belgium]] and sales offices in [[Delhi]] and [[Hong Kong]]. PolyVision employs 200 people worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://polyvision.com/Portals/0/docs/e3/en/2014-PolyVision-Company-Overview.pdf |title=Company Overview |date=30 April 2014 |website=polyvision.com |publisher=Polyvision |format=PDF |access-date=17 May 2016}}</ref> |
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==Mergers and acquisitions== |
==Mergers and acquisitions== |
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*2010 Best in Tech by [[Scholastic Corporation|Scholastic]] <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3754647 |title=Best In Tech 2010: Whiteboard Solutions |website=scholastic.com |publisher=Scholastic |access-date=9 July 2016}}</ref> |
*2010 Best in Tech by [[Scholastic Corporation|Scholastic]] <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3754647 |title=Best In Tech 2010: Whiteboard Solutions |website=scholastic.com |publisher=Scholastic |access-date=9 July 2016}}</ref> |
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PolyVision's Genk facility was the first European CeramicSteel manufacturer to earn a [[Cradle-to-cradle design|Cradle-to-Cradle]] certification for its environmentally sustainable practices.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.walloniedesign.be/recentre/24polyvisionen.pdf |
PolyVision's Genk facility was the first European CeramicSteel manufacturer to earn a [[Cradle-to-cradle design|Cradle-to-Cradle]] certification for its environmentally sustainable practices.<ref name="RECentre">{{cite web|title=Polyvision: Sustainability Pioneers in Ceramicsteel|url=http://www.walloniedesign.be/recentre/24polyvisionen.pdf|website=Wallonie Designs|publisher=RECentre|accessdate=9 January 2017}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| Formerly | Display Technology, Inc., Information Display Technology, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Headquarters | Johns Creek , United States |
Areas served | North America, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), APAC (Asia-Pacific) |
| Products | CeramicSteel Panels, Architectural Cladding, Writing Surface Materials |
Number of employees | 200 (2014) |
| Parent | Steelcase |
| Website | polyvision |
PolyVision is a company that manufactures CeramicSteel surfaces for applications such as whiteboards, chalkboards, architectural surfaces and panels, and infrastructure projects.[1] It is a subsidiary of Steelcase and is headquartered in Georgia.[2] PolyVision has production facilities in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and Genk, Belgium, with their Okmulgee facility being one of the area's major employers.[3][4]
Mergers and acquisitions
In 1998, PolyVision purchased Alliance International Group, a manufacturer of ceramic/steel products used in visual displays and writing surfaces, for about $75 million.[5]
PolyVision acquired Nelson Adams in May 1999.[6]
In January 2000, PolyVision purchased both American Chalkboard and Peninsular Slate.[7]
PolyVision became a subsidiary of Steelcase in August 2001 when Steelcase bought the company for $73 million, plus approximately $103 million of debt.[8] In 2012, it was announced that PolyVision’s educational technology products would become part of the Steelcase Education Solutions group.[9]
Projects
PolyVision has created surfaces for public art installations:
- The "Flat Earth" mural at the Dijkzigt Metro Station in Rotterdam, artwork by Peter Jansen [10]
- Artwork at Telok Ayer MRT Station in Singapore, art by Lim Shing Ee and Kazunori Takeishi [11]
Awards and recognition
Some of PolyVision's products have won awards at the NeoCon World's Trade Fair:[12][13][14]
| Year | Award | Product |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Gold Award | LTX Multimedia Whiteboard |
| 2005 | Editor’s Choice | Commercial series of Markerboards and Tackboards |
| 2007 | Product Innovation Award | CopyCam Image Editing Software |
| 2007 | Product Innovation Award | RoomWizard |
Other awards
- 2005 MAX Award winner for the Walk-and-Talk Interactive Panel and Cordless Lectern[15]
- 2010 Best in Tech by Scholastic [16]
PolyVision's Genk facility was the first European CeramicSteel manufacturer to earn a Cradle-to-Cradle certification for its environmentally sustainable practices.[3]
References
- ^ "Rob Kneebone, Managing Director of ABP Group". CEO Magazine. CEO Magazine. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
- ^ "Steelcase Says it is Buying PolyVision". Los Angeles Times. The Associated Press. 28 August 2001. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
- ^ a b "Polyvision: Sustainability Pioneers in Ceramicsteel" (PDF). Wallonie Designs. RECentre. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
- ^ "Okmulgee Area Major Employers". Okmulgee Area Development Corporation. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
- ^ "The Week in Business: LaSalle Buys Compass to Create Gigantic Firm". Atlanta Business Chronicle. Atlanta Business Chronicle. 7 September 1998. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
- ^ "Welcome to Nelson Adams NACO". Nelson Adams NACO. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
- ^ "PolyVision Acquires Two Manufacturers". Indiana Gazette. 26 Jan 2000. p. 16.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ "Company News; Steelcase Buying PolyVision for $73 Million". The Associated Press. 28 August 2001.
- ^ Doyle, Caity (5 November 2012). "Combining Tech With Furniture? How PolyVision and Steelcase are Integrating the Two to Enhance Learning in the Classroom". TechnApex. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
- ^ "About Flat Earth". Peter Jansen. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
- ^ "Our Work at a Train Station in Singapore". Monocircus. 19 January 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
- ^ Sanchez, Mark (20 June 2003). "NeoCon Honors Manufacturers". Grand Rapids Business Journal. Grand Rapids Business Journal. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ "NeoCon '05: Best of NeoCon Competition Names 25 Gold Award Winners; Bernhardt's Seating/Table Collection Takes Best Of Competition". FMLink. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
- ^ "Product Innovations 2007". buildings.com. Buildings Smarter Facility Management. 1 October 2007. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
- ^ "Grand Winner: Polyvision Corp". bizjournals.com. Bizjournals. 28 February 2005. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
- ^ "Best In Tech 2010: Whiteboard Solutions". scholastic.com. Scholastic. Retrieved 9 July 2016.