found 81 items where the company name is Follett. Showing page 1 of 1.
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| Dec 7, 2022 |
Follett School Solutions acquires Access-It Software Follett School Solutions has acquired Access-It Software, the global library management system provider with more than 4,000 customers in over 45 countries. The acquisition brings together two of the most complete and innovative solutions in the school library automation market. |
| Feb 2, 2022 |
Follett Higher Education acquired by investment group led by Jefferson River Capital Follett Corporation today announced the sale of its corporate entity as well as Follett Higher Education, the company's collegiate retail and Follett ACCESS business, to a group of private investors led by Jefferson River Capital a private investment company controlled by the James family. |
| Nov 2021 |
Investor group led by CEO Aman Kochar acquires Baker & Taylor from Follett Corporation Follett Corporation announced a change in ownership today of its Baker & Taylor division. Baker & Taylor, the world's premier distributor of physical and digital books and services to public and academic libraries will now operate as an independent, privately-owned entity after a divestiture to a private investment group led by President and CEO Aman Kochar. |
| Sep 1, 2021 |
Francisco Partners acquires Follett School Solutions Follett Corporation sells Follett School Solutions, the company's K-12 software and content division, to Francisco Partners, a leading technology-focused global investment firm. |
| Sep 4, 2019 |
Britten Follett to lead its PreK-12 Business Britten Follett to lead Follett School Solutions, the company's PreK-12 business. A fifth-generation family member, Follett has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Follett School Solutions. Follett most recently served as Senior Vice President of Marketing Strategy and Classroom Initiatives for Follett School Solutions, the leading provider of integrated content and technology solutions to the PreK-12 education space. |
| Dec 13, 2018 |
Follett acquires NextTier Education Follett announced it has acquired NextTier Education, a cloud-based software solution that provides counselors, students, and parents with guidance, information and insight to help students achieve their postsecondary goals and ensure every student has equal access to higher education. |
| Jan 2, 2018 |
Patrick E. Connolly named as President and CEO of Follett Corporation Patrick E. Connolly to succeed Griffith as President and CEO, effective January 2, 2018 |
| Nov 16, 2016 |
Follett acquires Valore Inc. Follett Corporation announced it has acquired Valore Inc. and the ValoreBooks marketplace solution for students and bookstores to buy, sell and rent college textbooks online. Combining the convenience of the ValoreBooks marketplace with the scope and capabilities of Follett will provide campus stores and students greater access to more affordable course material options. |
| Apr 18, 2016 |
Follett acquires Baker and Taylor from Castle Harlan Follett Corporation acquired Baker & Taylor, the leading distributor of books, video and music products to public libraries and institutions, and a major wholesaler to retailers worldwide. With combined sales of $3.6 billion, the two businesses will offer librarians, patrons, educators and students unprecedented access to the best curated physical and digital content wherever learning and reading take place in the community. |
| Apr 15, 2016 |
Follett acquires Bookmasters Follett Corporation acquired Bookmasters, one of the largest providers of integrated publisher services in the United States. Bookmasters is a strategic partner of Baker & Taylor, LLC, also acquired by Follett. |
| Mar 30, 2016 |
Follett acquires Wobo Follett Corporation acquired Wobo, Inc., formerly Woody's Books, Inc., a leading service for independent managed campus stores to find and purchase books online in volume. The acquisition includes Wobo, Inc. assets including the BookVolume tool, enabling Follett Wholesale to leverage new technology in transforming the Wholesale business. |
| Feb 23, 2016 |
Follett acquires ClassBook Follett acquired ClassBook, one of the K-12 education industry's leaders in customized online bookstores that serve schools, teachers, parents, and students. Founded in 1992 and based near Albany, N.Y.,ClassBook provides private and parochial schools with 24/7 bookstores, streamlining and personalizing the ordering and fulfillment process for print and digital textbooks. |
| Oct 22, 2015 |
Nader Qaimari named to lead Follett School Solutions Business Qaimari has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Follett Corporation, and General Manager, Follett School Solutions. He also has been named to Follett's Executive Committee. |
| May 4, 2015 |
Follett appoints Ray A. Griffith as President and CEO Follett Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ray A. Griffith as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Mary Lee Schneider, who has retired from Follett as both President and Chief Executive Officer and Director. |
| Apr 11, 2015 |
Follett acquires Nebraska Book Company's retail store division Follett Corporation and Nebraska Book Company purchased Neebo, Nebraska Book Company's retail store division. The agreement adds more than 200 complementary campus retail stores to Follett's portfolio, making Follett the operator of more than 1,150 local campus stores and 1,600 virtual stores across North America. For Nebraska Book Company, the agreement underscores its full commitment of resources to providing textbooks, strategic services and technology products to independent college retailers nationwide. |
| Feb 2, 2015 |
Follett acquires Advanced-Online Follett acquired Advanced-Online, a leading ecommerce provider of branded merchandise store programs for education and corporate customers. Advanced-Online expands Follett’s portfolio of campus store services and solutions and complements the company’s extensive ecommerce capabilities. |
| Feb 2, 2015 |
Follett acquires Advanced-Online Follett acquired Advanced-Online, a leading ecommerce provider of branded merchandise store programs for education and corporate customers. Advanced-Online expands Follett's portfolio of campus store services and solutions and complements the company's extensive ecommerce capabilities. |
| Apr 2014 |
Follett School Solutions, Inc. formed by merging Follett Educational Services, Follett Library Resources and Follett Software Company In April 2014, Follett's PreK-12 businesses became one legal entity - Follett School Solutions, Inc. The new entity simplifies the customer experience and enhances Follett's offerings by integrating the content, technology, and services previously offered by three separate businesses: Follett Educational Services, Follett Library Resources and Follett Software Company. |
| Apr 2014 |
Follett Educational Services, Follett Library Resources and Follett Software Company merged to form Follett School Solutions |
| Mar 2014 |
Follett Corporation and Follett Higher Education relocate to Three Westbrook Corporate Center In March 2014, approximately 750 employees from the Company's corporate office and higher education businesses at Chicago-area suburban operations in Oak Brook, Westmont and River Grove relocated to Three Westbrook Corporate Center, a 160,000 square-foot tower in Westchester, IL. |
| Jan 27, 2014 |
Todd Litzsinger named chairman of the Board of Directors for Follett Corporation Litzsinger joined Follett in 1992 and has served on the Board since 2003. He has held a series of increasingly responsible leadership positions with the Company, most recently President of Content Solutions and Services for Follett School Solutions, the Company's PreK-12 business. Litzsinger's career with Follett includes roles in the Company's PreK-12 school and library market, including President of Follett Library Resources, President of Follett Educational Services, President of BWI, and National Sales Director for Custom Academic Publishing Company (CAPCO), a joint venture with BMI Systems. Prior to Follett, he worked for Jostens, the school yearbook and ring company. |
| Sep 5, 2013 |
Follett sells BWI assetts to Baker & Taylor Follett Corporation and Baker & Taylor announced the sale of certain assets of Book Wholesalers, Inc., to Baker & Taylor. BWI is a Follett Corporation company that specializes in providing children's and young adult books and audiovisual materials to public libraries. This transaction is the result of a strategic decision by the Follett School & Library Group to concentrate on the PreK-12 market. For Follett, Baker & Taylor's already powerful public library offerings made it the best choice to acquire these BWI assets. |
| Jul 20, 2013 |
Death of Alison O'Hara Barasa, Follett Corporation board chair, President, and CEO |
| Apr 8, 2013 |
Follett Corporation acquires BetterKnow Follett Corporation acquired BetterKnow, Inc. a provider of tools and technology to the higher education marketplace. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. BetterKnow's products, combined with Follett's footprint on more than 1,000 college and university campuses in North America, will provide instructors and students broader, more affordable access to course materials |
| Nov 2012 |
Mary Lee Schneider elected President and Chief Executive Officer of Follett Corporation Schneider is an 11-year veteran on the Follett Board of Directors. She is widely recognized as a digital innovator and a visionary leader – a result of her extensive experience in digital publishing and leadership positions. Schneider comes to Follett from Chicago-based RR Donnelley, where she recently was President, Digital Solutions and Chief Technology Officer. [From company Web page] |
| Jan 2012 |
Chuck Follett retires as President and CEO of Follett Corporation Chuck Follett, President and CEO of Follett Corporation, announced his decision to retire after 38 years of service with the company. Follett served as President of Follett Technology Solutions and International Group. Between 2000 and 2005, he served as Executive Vice President of Follett Library and School Group and Vice President of Technology for Follett Corporation. In 1985, Mr. Follett founded Follett Software Company and served for the next 15 years as its President. |
| Nov 2011 |
Follett Higher Education Group builds new distribution center in Aurora, IL Follett Higher Education Group, the leading provider of college store and used book services, today announced its investment in a new distribution center in Aurora, Ill. that will enable the company to continue to grow its business and lead the industry. The 551,200-square-foot structure will increase Follett's processing productivity to make more books available for wholesale and direct-to-consumer orders. The facility was located at 2805 Duke Pkwy, Aurora, IL 60569. |
| Apr 2011 |
Alison O’Hara was named Chairman of the Board of Follett Corporation In April 2011, Alison O’Hara was named Chairman of the Board. Prior to becoming Chairman, she served as Assistant General Counsel of Follett and was a member of the company’s Board of Directors for 11 years. Under O’Hara’s direction, the Board is undergoing another transformation, bringing in outside directors that bring the expertise to lead Follett into the digital future. |
| Oct 4, 2010 |
Follett Software Company acquires X2 Development Corporation Follett Software Company announced that it has acquired X2 Development Corporation, a leading Student Information System provider for K-12 school districts in the United States and abroad. The acquisition includes the Aspen Student Information System, a popular Web-based solution that simplifies school district data management through the integration of key K-12 applications. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. |
| Jun 2010 |
Chuck Follett becomes Chief Executive officer of Follett Corporation |
| Mar 24, 2008 |
Follett Corporation acquires Fourteen40 Inc, including social networking solution CafeScribe Follett Corporation today announced the acquisition of technology firm Fourteen40 Inc., an innovator of Web 2.0 social networking for collaborative learning. The acquisition includes Fourteen40's social networking solution called CafeScribe (http://www.CafeScribe.com), an online site at which students can browse, purchase and download eBooks that they need for class. Once the eBook is downloaded, the students use a digital content reader called MyScribe to easily read and annotate the eBook, search the Internet and share notes with others as they study. The social networking tools within CafeScribe give students the option to invite others into the virtual equivalent of study groups. CaféScribe is an e-book marketplace and social network for students to study smarter and faster. The CaféScribe.com website and MyScribe client reading application are creations of Fourteen40, Inc. Fourteen40 derives its name from the year 1440 when Gutenberg invented the printing press. Gutenberg's invention ushered in a new age of learning and discovery. Today, Fourteen40 is taking electronic books to the next level through the power of collaborative note sharing networks, innovative content indexing tools, and the most intuitive reading interface in the market. |
| Feb 25, 2008 |
Follett Corporation acquires Varsity Group Inc. Varsity Group, a provider of online textbook sales and services to educational institutions nationwide, today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with a subsidiary of Follett Corporation, the nation's largest provider of library materials and library technology to K-12 schools, the leading operator of college bookstores and a major distributor of textbooks to institutions at all levels of education. Pursuant to the merger agreement, Follett will acquire all outstanding shares of Varsity Group for $0.20 per share in cash. |
| Aug 26, 2006 |
Follett acquires TetraData Corporation Follett Software Company acquired TetraData Corporation. TetraData is the premier provider of data warehousing, analysis and reporting solutions for K-12 school districts. TetraData solutions, which are installed in more than 300 school districts nationwide, facilitate No Child Left Behind reporting as well as data driven decision making to help educators achieve high performance and improved student outcomes. |
| Jul 27, 2006 |
Follett Software Company acquires library automation division of Sagebrush Corporation Follett Software Company purchased the automation division of Sagebrush Corporation, taking ownership of its line of products including InfoCentre, Winnebago Spectrum, Athena, and Accent. The sale does not include the former Sagebrush Corporations business activities related to book publishing, library services, and the Viewpoint product. |
| Jun 2006 |
Follett Corporation acquires Sagebrush Corporation Follett Corporation acquires Sagebrush Corporation. The newly formed separate company was not part of the sale. |
| Jun 2006 |
Sagebrush spins off Sagebrush Educational Resources as a separate company Sagebrush reorganizes, separating Sagebrush Educational Resources activities including Sagebrush books and Library Services into a new company. |
| Oct 2005 |
Sagebrush releases InfoCentre Sagebrush releases InfoCentre, its next-generation library automation system. |
| Jun 2003 |
Follett sells interest in Library Systems and Services to company founders |
| May 2003 |
Follett Media Distribution merged with BWI Follett Library and School Group Follett Media Distributio, a distributor of video, DVD, CD-ROM, audiobooks, and compact discs, with BWI, a distributor of children's and young adult book titles. |
| Jan 1, 2003 |
Follett Software Company launches Destiny Follett Software Company launches Destiny library management system. |
| Apr 2001 |
Mark Litzsinger elected Chairman of Follett Corporation In April 2001, Ken Hull retired and Mark Litzsinger was elected Chairman of Follett Corporation. |
| Nov 18, 2000 |
Christopher Traut named Chief Executive Officer of Follett Corporation Christopher Traut, a fourth-generation Follett family member becomes CEO of Follett Corporation. Christopher Traut will succeed Kenneth J. Hull as Chief Executive Officer of Follett Corporation. Chris will report directly to the Board and have full responsibility for managing the strategic direction and financial results of Follett Corporation. In addition, he will oversee the corporate office including finance, legal, human resources, technology and family and shareholder relations. |
| Aug 1999 |
Sagebrush Technologies acquires Winnebago Software Company Sagebrush Technologies announces it will acquire Winnebago Software Company. Jeb Griffith exits. Sagebrush now employs 600 with $75 million revenue. |
| 1999 |
Follett Media Distribution established The division will be led by William N. Frank as President |
| 1999 |
Launch of efollett.com, an Internet-based textbook sales site |
| Sep 1998 |
Sagebrush acquires Nichols Advanced Technologies Sagebrush acquires Nichols Advanced Technologies from Bruce Butler. |
| Apr 1, 1998 |
Follett Corporation creates Custom Publishing Division Follett Corporation acquired Custom Academic Publishing Company (CAPCO), a nationwide publisher of custom course anthologies and manager of intellectual property. Now known as Follett Custom Publishing, the wholly owned subsidiary will reside under the Follett Higher Education Group. |
| Apr 1, 1998 |
Follett Corporation acquires Custom Academic Publishing Company Follett Corporation acquired Custom Academic Publishing Company (CAPCO), a nationwide publisher of custom course anthologies and manager of intellectual property. Now known as Follett Custom Publishing, the wholly owned subsidiary will reside under the Follett Higher Education Group. |
| Feb 1998 |
Sagebrush merges with American Companies Sagebrush merges with American Companies, including Econo-Clad Books and the American Bindery Company. Dick Tinder, President of American Companies, becomes a VP of Sagebrush. American Bindery Company is sold to Information Conservation Inc. |
| Jan 1, 1998 |
Thomas J. Schenck named president of Follett Software Company. Thomas J. Schenck named president of Follett Software Company. |
| Jan 1, 1998 |
Follett releases Windows versions of Circulation Plus, Catalog Plus, and Alliance Plus. Follett releases Windows versions of Circulation Plus, Catalog Plus, and Alliance Plus. |
| Sep 1997 |
Nichols Advanced Technologies acquires Scribe Nichols Advanced Technologies acquires Scribe and its Media One and Innovation Plus library automation systems for schools. Kurt Parks was president of Scribe. |
| 1997 |
Follett acquires Book Wholesalers, Inc. (BWI) which distributes children's books to public libraries |
| 1997 |
TetraData Corporation Founded Peter Waldschmidt and John Greene and founded TetraData Corporation in 1997. Waldschmidt served as its Chief Technology Officer. |
| 1997 |
Ken Hull becomes President and CEO of Follett Corporation Ken Hull became the company's first non-family CEO |
| 1997 |
Follett Library Resources moves to new facility in McHenry, IL In November 1997, Follett Library Resources growth required a new state of the art facility that was built at 1340 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry, Illinois. |
| Nov 1996 |
Follett Corporation acquires half interest in LSSI From managing electronic resources, to streamlining daily functions such as cataloging and processing, today's libraries are seeking new, cost-effective management solutions. Library Systems & Services and The Follett Corporation have joined forces to give library administrators a single point of contact for solutions to these pressing issues. |
| Jan 1, 1994 |
Follett Software Company moves into new headquarters in McHenry, IL Follett Software Company moves into new headquarters in McHenry, IL for its 275 employees. |
| 1994 |
Follett Library Book Company renamed Follett Library Resources Follett Library Book Company became Follett Library Resources to reflect the expanding realm of products and services available to its customers |
| Jan 1, 1994 |
Sagebrush acquires Catalog Card Company Sagebrush acquires 100% of Catalog Card Company from NCS for $2.35 million. Catalog Card Company operates under the name Library Services Company |
| Jan 1, 1993 |
Nichols Advanced Technologies announce Windows based Athena Nichols Advanced Technologies Inc. today announced Athena, a library automation system with a graphical user interface for Windows, Macintosh and MS-DOS networks. Athena provides circulating, searching (OPAC), full MARC cataloging and related functions. |
| Jun 1985 |
Follett acquires Library Software Company Follett acquires Library Software Company from Bob Skapura and Joe Ward |
| Jan 1, 1985 |
Follett Software Company founded Follett Software Company founded by Chuck Follett |
| 1985 |
Follett acquires chain of 35 college bookstores Date approximate |
| Jan 1, 1983 |
Nichols Advanced Technologies founded by Bruce Butler. Initial product is MOLLI |
| 1983 |
Esquire Education Group acquires Follett Publishing Company Follett Publishing Company was sold for $10 million |
| Jan 1, 1982 |
Winnebago Software Company founded by George B. (Jeb) Griffith |
| 1979 |
RJR Follett named Chair of Follett Corporation board of directors |
| 1977 |
Dick Litzsinger named President and CEO of Follett Corporation Dick Litzsinger was named president and CEO in 1977. Dick Litzsinger was married to Dona Follett, daughter of Robert Follett. |
| 1974 |
Follett Library Book Company and its bindery relocated to combined at a facility in Crystal Lake, Illinois Since its founding, Follett Library Book Company office was located on 1000 West Washington Boulevard in Chicago with the other Follett businesses. The company had a bindery located in Batavia, Illinois. In 1974 both the bindery and the company were combined at a facility at 4506 Northwest Hwy. Crystal Lake, IL |
| Jan 1, 1964 |
American Companies, later Econo-clad books and American Bindery, founded by Richard Crawford. |
| 1964 |
Follett Educational Foundation established as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization |
| 1957 |
Wilcox & Follett reincorporated as Follett Corporation |
| 1952 |
Dwight Follett becomes chairman of Follett |
| 1940 |
Garth Follett created Follett Library Book Company |
| 1930 |
Robert D. Follett founds the Follett College Book Company In 1930, R.D. Follett founded the Follett College Book Company and began wholesaling used textbooks to professors and college bookstores. |
| 1925 |
Dwight Follett founds the Follett Publishing Company |
| 1923 |
Charles W. Follett and Edythe Follet purchase J.W. Wilcox & Follett Company Upon the death of John Wilcox in 1923, Charles W. Follett and his wife Edythe Follett purchased full ownership of the company, which continued to operate under the name Wilcox & Follett. |
| 1918 |
Charles W. Follett becomes manager of J.W. Wilcox & Follett Company |
| 1901 |
Charles W. Follett joins C.M. Barnes & Company as a clerk |
| 1873 |
Predecessor of Follett Corporation founded in 1873 by Charles M. Barnes as a used book store in Wheaton, Illinois |
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