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Jun 12, 2015

Teacher Created Resources acquires Edupress from Highsmith

Teacher Created Resources, a leading publisher of supplemental educational materials, announced today that they have acquired Edupress, a Wisconsin-based publishing company. Edupress publishes standards-based language arts, math, science, and social studies materials for PreK through eighth grade. They have a diverse line of learning materials, including reading comprehension and literacy tools, classroom games, and top quality classroom décor.

Company: [Highsmith]

Dec 20, 2010

DEMCO acquires Highsmith from Grainger Inc.

DEMCO has acquired the assets of Highsmith, an award-winning educational products and library supplier, from W.W. Grainger Inc, the leading broad-line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products serving business and institutions.

Company: [Demco] [Highsmith]

1995

Social Studies School Service acquires MindSparks

Company: [MindSparks] [Highsmith]

1993

Highsmith acquires Upstart

Highsmith, Inc acquires Upstart brand from Freline, Inc and its Corruboard line of corrugated storage products

Company: [Highsmith]

1987

Duncan Highsmith becomes President of Highsmith, Inc

Company: [Highsmith]

1979

Edupress founded

Company: [Highsmith]

1956

Hugh Purcell Highsmith founds The Highsmith Co., Inc

"The Highsmith Co., Inc. Among other activities, the new business published Farmer's Digest magazine (until 1969) and began mail order marketing of books, supplies and furnishings to schools and public libraries. In 1965, the company built a new facility just east of Fort Atkinson that served as corporate headquarters for the next 43 years. The business prospered, and The Highsmith Co., Inc. became one of the country's premier suppliers to schools and libraries, at one time employing more than 270 people. Highsmith served as company president until 1987, when he was succeeded by his son Duncan." From obituary published June 7, 2009

Company: [Highsmith]