Teq
Teq (Tequipment, Inc.) is a 54-year-old K-12 education technology distributor and integrator, serving schools across 24+ US states with SMART Boards, STEM products, project-based learning (iBlocks), professional development (OTIS for educators, 900+ courses), and technical support services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1972
- HeadquartersHuntington Station, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Teq does
Teq (legal entity Tequipment, Inc.) is a K-12 education technology distributor and integrator founded in 1972 and headquartered in Huntington Station, NY. The company operates a one-vendor portfolio organized around four pillars — STEM technology, educational technology, professional development, and active learning spaces — serving public and private K-12 schools and districts across 24+ US states. Core hardware offerings include SMART Boards and interactive flat panels distributed under a long-standing partnership with SMART Technologies, complemented by a broad STEM catalog spanning 3D printers (Bambu Labs, MakerBot, Formlabs, UltiMaker), robotics kits (LEGO Education, UBTECH, Wonder Workshop, Ozobot, KIBO, KUBO, Piper), AR/VR (ClassVR, Merge, zSpace), and active learning products (Active Floor, Lü, Unruly Splats). The company also sells audio systems, bells and paging, and modular classroom furniture.
Teq operates two proprietary software/content platforms: iBlocks, a project-based learning solution offering pre-built, standards-aligned learning units (10 modules per unit, 150+ hours of planning content, ESSA Level 4 certified, CSTA-accredited, FERPA/COPPA compliant, including Rube Goldberg Machine iBlocks), and OTIS for educators, an online professional development platform featuring 900+ courses across 50+ categories, micro-credentials (including AI and Google), live weekly sessions, state-approved PD tracking, and a freemium-to-paid funnel serving 275,000+ educators. Teq also operates the Teq Squad mobile STEM lab roadshow and provides Teq Support service plans (10-40 hour packages) for ongoing hardware maintenance.
Revenue is generated through four primary streams: hardware distribution (single-purchase), OTIS subscriptions (individual and district/school annual licenses), iBlocks perpetual building licenses, and managed-service support plans. Go-to-market combines direct field sales with named Senior Account Executives, inside sales, e-commerce on teq.com, state contract vehicles, event-driven engagement at conferences (ISTE, ATLIS, PARSS, NJAIS, PSLA, NJAHPERD), and the OTIS platform as a community-led growth channel. In April 2026, longtime CEO Damian Scarfo acquired the company from former owner Rob Sugarman, completing an ownership transition while preserving management continuity; the company remains privately held with no disclosed institutional investors.
Teq firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Teq
- Legal name
- Tequipment, Inc.
- Website
- https://teq.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1972
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Teq (Tequipment, Inc.) is a 54-year-old K-12 education technology distributor and integrator, serving schools across 24+ US states with SMART Boards, STEM products, project-based learning (iBlocks), professional development (OTIS for educators, 900+ courses), and technical support services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Teq industry classification
Industry- Product category
- K-12 Education Technology Distribution and Services
- NAICS
- Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)
- SIC
- Services-Educational Services (8200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- DIY Kits, STEM Electronics & Maker Bundles Retail (CRACAKAN)
Keywords
Where Teq is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Huntington Station
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Teq business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Product Sales: Teq distributes and sells physical education technology products including SMART Boards, interactive displays, STEM equipment (3D printers, robotics kits, coding tools), bells and paging systems, modular furniture, and active learning solutions. Products are sold directly to schools and districts with various pricing tiers.
- OTIS Professional Development Subscriptions: OTIS for educators offers subscription-based professional development with tiered accounts: free basic accounts, paid individual accounts, and paid district/school accounts. The platform provides over 900 courses with live weekly sessions, micro-credentialing programs, and state-approved certifications.
- iBlocks Project-Based Learning Licensing: iBlocks offers Building Licenses allowing single-purchase perpetual use with unlimited teacher and classroom access. Includes printed student workbooks. Schools can also access online.iBlocks.com for digital delivery. Contact-based pricing for building licenses.
- Technical Support and Service Plans: Teq offers service plans providing consistent quality service and maintenance for classroom technologies. Plans are available in hourly packages (10, 15, 20, 30, 40 hours) at different price points, offering up to 22% savings compared to individual hour purchases. Currently limited to NY and NJ customers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Building License - Perpetual access to single iBlock with unlimited classroom use |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Service Plan - 10 hours of support |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Service Plan - 15 hours of support |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Service Plan - 20 hours of support |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Service Plan - 30 hours of support |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Service Plan - 40 hours of support |
| Freemium | Monthly | OTIS Basic Account - Free tier |
| Subscription | Monthly | OTIS Individual Paid Account |
| Subscription | Annual | OTIS District/School Account |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
Teq product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Teq is an education technology distributor and integrator serving K-12 schools and districts, providing interactive displays (SMART Boards), STEM classroom products, proprietary online professional development (OTIS for educators), and project-based learning content (iBlocks). The company bundles hardware, software/content, professional development, and ongoing technical support into a single-vendor offering for schools across 24+ U.S. states.
Product overview
Teq is an education technology provider for K-12 schools offering a unified portfolio of products and services centered on four pillars: STEM Technology, Educational Technology (interactive displays), Professional Development, and Active Learning Spaces. The core product lineup includes SMART Boards and interactive flat panels with built-in screen duplication (Google Cast, AirPlay, Miracast), complemented by an extensive STEM catalog spanning 3D printing (Bambu Labs, MakerBot, Formlabs), robotics (LEGO Education, UBTECH, Wonder Workshop, Ozobot, KUBO, Piper), and coding tools. Teq operates two branded platforms: iBlocks (project-based learning with standards-aligned modules, including Rube Goldberg Machine iBlocks licensed from Rube Goldberg Inc.) and OTIS for Educators (online professional development with 900+ courses, AI micro-credentials, and state-approved PD tracking). Active learning solutions include Active Floor, Lü interactive floors, and Unruly Splats. The company also provides bells and paging systems, technical support service plans, funding assistance, and the mobile Teq Squad STEM lab roadshow. The portfolio is tied together through a one-vendor approach providing classroom furnishings, interactive displays, STEM products, and instructional and technical support nationwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- iBlocks: Project-based learning solutions with standards-aligned modules that guide students through hands-on, cross-curricular projects.
- OTIS for educators
- Teq Squad
Products and services
- SMART Boards / Interactive Flat Panels Interactive flat panel displays and SMART Board interactive whiteboards for K-12 classrooms, offering touch-enabled collaboration, digital ink, and built-in screen sharing via Google Cast, AirPlay, and Miracast.
- STEM Products Portfolio Comprehensive catalog of STEM education technology including 3D printers, robotics kits, coding tools, AR/VR solutions, and manufacturing tools sourced from leading EdTech manufacturers.
- iBlocks Project-Based Learning Project-based learning solution featuring pre-built, standards-aligned learning units with 10 modules each, including Rube Goldberg Machine iBlocks licensed from Rube Goldberg Inc.
- OTIS for Educators
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 22% savings with service plans compared to individual hour purchases
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Teq
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Teq technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration10 records
AI capability8 records
Feature4 records
Teq partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
34 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.
- SMART TechnologiescoreLong-standing strategic partnership where SMART Technologies provides interactive display hardware (SMART Boards, MX Series, RX Series) and Teq serves as distributor, implementer, and training partner. Teq provides sales, installation support, and professional development for SMART products. Teq also offers SMART-specific support service plans and direct access to SMART product support resources.
- Lumio by SMARTcoreLumio is an interactive learning platform by SMART Technologies. Teq distributes and provides training for Lumio as part of its Ed Tech product portfolio, integrating it with SMART Board implementations.
- zSpacesecondaryzSpace provides AR/VR educational experiences. Teq distributes zSpace products and participated in Chicago Public Schools STEM Day events showcasing zSpace technology.
- Active FloorsecondaryActive Floor provides interactive floor projection systems for active learning. Teq distributes Active Floor products and showcased them at conferences including NJAHPERD.
- Wonder WorkshopsecondaryWonder Workshop provides coding robots (Dash, Dot, Cue). Teq distributes Wonder Workshop products and included them in Chicago Public Schools STEM Day activities.
- OzobotsecondaryOzobot provides robotics and coding education solutions. Teq distributes Ozobot products and showcased them during Chicago Public Schools STEM Day.
- KinderLab Robotics (KIBO)secondaryKinderLab Robotics provides KIBO robotics kits for early childhood coding education. Teq distributes KinderLab products and included them in Chicago Public Schools STEM Day.
- KUBO RoboticssecondaryKUBO provides robot-based coding education solutions. Teq distributes KUBO products and showcased them at conferences including ATLIS.
- Modular Robotics (Cubelets)secondaryModular Robotics provides Cubelets magnetic robot blocks for STEM education. Teq distributes these products and included them in Chicago Public Schools STEM Day.
- BirdBrain TechnologiessecondaryBirdBrain Technologies provides robotics and coding solutions including Hummingbird and Finch robots. Teq distributes these products and showcased them at PSLA Conference.
- Rube Goldberg Inc.coreStrategic partnership to create Rube Goldberg Machine iBlocks. Artwork used with permission. Teq's iBlocks use the engineering design process and Rube Goldberg Machines to engage learners through problem-solving and creativity.
- Lego EducationsecondaryLego Education provides educational robotics and building solutions. Teq distributes Lego Education products as part of its STEM Technology offerings.
- MakerBotsecondaryMakerBot provides 3D printing solutions for education. Teq distributes MakerBot products and showcased them at PSLA Conference and ISTE. Currently offering Sketch Printer giveaway at ISTE.
- Bambu LabssecondaryBambu Labs provides high-performance desktop 3D printers with multicolor/multi-material capabilities. Teq distributes Bambu Labs products and featured them at multiple conferences including ISTE and ATLIS.
- DobotsecondaryDobot provides robotics and automation education solutions. Teq distributes Dobot products and showcased them at ISTE conference.
- ClassVRsecondaryClassVR provides VR headsets for education. Teq distributes ClassVR products and showcased them at ISTE conference.
- Gif-O-GrafsecondaryGif-O-Graf provides animation creation tools for education. Teq distributes Gif-O-Graf products and showcased them at ISTE conference with tabletop gaming and learning sessions.
- xToolsecondaryxTool provides laser-cutting and engraving solutions for education. Teq distributes xTool products and showcased them at multiple conferences including ISTE, ATLIS, and PARSS.
- UBTECH EducationsecondaryUBTECH Education provides robotics education solutions. Teq distributes UBTECH products and showcased them at ATLIS conference.
- UltiMakersecondaryUltiMaker provides desktop 3D printing solutions. Teq distributes UltiMaker products as part of its STEM Technology portfolio.
- FormlabssecondaryFormlabs provides professional 3D printing solutions. Teq distributes Formlabs products as part of its STEM Technology portfolio.
- MERGEsecondaryMERGE provides AR/VR and extended reality solutions for education. Teq distributes MERGE products and showcased them at PSLA Conference.
- Unruly SplatssecondaryUnruly Splats provides active learning solutions through gamified movement activities. Teq distributes Unruly Splats products and showcased them at NJAHPERD Conference.
- LüsecondaryLü provides active learning solutions combining movement and technology. Teq distributes Lü products and showcased them at NJAHPERD Conference.
- Fork FarmssecondaryFork Farms provides vertical hydroponic farming systems (Flex Farms) for educational settings. Teq distributes Fork Farms products and features them as STEM Spotlight products.
- PipersecondaryPiper provides hands-on STEM kits combining physical building with coding and virtual exploration. Teq distributes Piper products and published case studies on grant alignment with Georgia CS Teacher Equipment Grant and Tennessee ISM Blueprint.
- Makey MakeysecondaryMakey Makey provides invention literacy kits for creative coding and making. Teq distributes Makey Makey products as part of its STEM Technology portfolio.
- Breakout EDUsecondaryBreakout EDU provides game-based learning and escape room educational experiences. Teq distributes Breakout EDU products as part of its STEM Technology portfolio.
- Audio EnhancementsecondaryAudio Enhancement provides classroom audio systems. Teq distributes Audio Enhancement products as part of its Educational Technology portfolio.
- CricutsecondaryCricut provides cutting and crafting machines for education. Teq distributes Cricut products as part of its STEM Technology portfolio.
- Wonder WorkshopsecondaryWonder Workshop provides coding robots and related curriculum. Teq distributes Wonder Workshop products as part of its STEM Technology portfolio.
- iKeepSafecoreiKeepSafe awards privacy certifications including FERPA and COPPA to iBlocks, validating compliance with student data privacy regulations for K-12 education.
- CSTAcoreComputer Science Teachers Association provides accreditation for iBlocks professional development program from November 2025 through November 2027, validating quality computer science teacher training.
- Instructure Research TeamcoreInstructure Research Team conducted independent research and awarded ESSA Level 4 Evidence certification to iBlocks, indicating strong evidence of effectiveness based on Every Student Succeeds Act research standards.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Teq competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ViewSonic Education: ViewSonic's education division provides interactive displays, large-format monitors, and myViewBoard classroom software for K-12 customers. Comparable to Teq in K-12 interactive display category, with similar bundled hardware-plus-software positioning though as a manufacturer rather than distributor.
- Promethean: Promethean is a global incumbent manufacturer of interactive displays (ActivPanel) and classroom software (ClassFlow, Promethean Escape) for K-12 education. Comparable to Teq through its display and software portfolio, though Promethean manufactures hardware directly and competes with Teq's SMART partnership for district deals.
- SMART Technologies: SMART Technologies is the leading manufacturer of interactive displays (SMART Boards, MX Series) and the Lumio learning platform — Teq's most strategic partner. Comparable as a major incumbent in K-12 interactive displays, and a potential competitive threat if SMART expands direct enterprise sales channels.
- BenQ America (Education): BenQ's education division sells interactive flat panels (BenQ Board), wireless presentation systems, and classroom technology to K-12 markets globally. Comparable to Teq in providing interactive displays to schools, though BenQ manufactures hardware and competes for district RFPs.
Direct peers
- SHI International: SHI is a large IT solutions and services provider with a dedicated K-12 education practice distributing hardware, software, and cloud solutions to school districts. Comparable to Teq as an IT VAR serving education customers with bundled hardware and services offerings.
- Troxell Communications: Troxell is a leading value-added reseller specializing in education technology for K-12 schools and districts, distributing interactive displays, audio systems, and classroom technology. Closely comparable to Teq in business model as a K-12 EdTech VAR focused on display hardware, installation, and professional development.
- Eduscape Solutions: Eduscape is a K-12 education technology integration and professional development firm providing instructional coaching, curriculum support, and technology implementation services. Directly comparable to Teq's PD and integration service layer, including the iBlocks-style project-based curriculum approach.
- Boxlight: Boxlight is a K-12 EdTech company offering interactive displays, STEM products, and classroom software (Mimio, EOS Education, CleverLive). Comparable to Teq in bundling display hardware with STEM and instructional content for K-12 customers, though Boxlight manufactures some of its own hardware.
- CDW-G (CDW Education): CDW's education division (CDW-G) is a major IT distributor serving K-12 schools and districts with hardware, software, and services. Directly comparable to Teq in distributing classroom technology to schools at scale, though CDW-G has a significantly larger catalog and field sales force.
Others
- Instructure (Canvas): Instructure is the maker of Canvas, a leading K-12 and higher-ed learning management system, and conducted independent research certifying iBlocks at ESSA Level 4. Adjacent to Teq's OTIS platform as a complementary educational platform, with potential integration and partnership overlap through OTIS professional development content.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Teq subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Teq funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Teq
What does Teq do?
Teq is an education technology distributor and integrator serving K-12 schools and districts, providing interactive displays (SMART Boards), STEM classroom products, proprietary online professional development (OTIS for educators), and project-based learning content (iBlocks). The company bundles hardware, software/content, professional development, and ongoing technical support into a single-vendor offering for schools across 24+ U.S. states.
Is Teq a public or private company?
Teq is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Teq founded?
Teq was founded in 1972. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Teq based?
Teq is headquartered in Huntington Station, United States, in the North America region.
How does Teq make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Hardware Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are OTIS Professional Development Subscriptions, iBlocks Project-Based Learning Licensing and technical Support and Service Plans.
Who are Teq's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ViewSonic Education, Promethean, SMART Technologies and BenQ America (Education). Direct peers are SHI International, Troxell Communications, Eduscape Solutions, Boxlight and CDW-G (CDW Education). Instructure (Canvas) is listed as an others.
Does Teq have an API?
No public API is recorded for Teq.
What industry is Teq in?
Teq's product category is K-12 Education Technology Distribution and Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRACAKAN, DIY Kits, STEM Electronics & Maker Bundles Retail. Its NAICS code is 611 and its SIC code is 8200.