Vernon
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1973
- HeadquartersTremont, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Vernon firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Vernon
- Legal name
- Vernon Library Supplies, Inc.
- Website
- https://vernonlibrarysupplies.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1973
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Vernon industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Library Supplies and Educational Furniture
- NAICS
- Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42412), Office Supplies and Stationery Retailers (45941), Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42342)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Library & Institutional Supplies Distribution (CRAOALAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Office, School & Business Supplies Online Retailers (CRAFADAL), Library Collections & Cataloging Services (Acquisitions, Metadata, Circulation) (EDAEAGAE), Art & Drafting Supplies Retail (CRALABAG)
Keywords
Where Vernon is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tremont
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
Vernon business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Sales: Revenue generated from direct sales of library supplies, furniture, equipment, and related products through e-commerce and phone orders. Products include furniture, books, AV equipment, makerspace supplies, security systems, and general library supplies.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Catalog products with tiered pricing based on product type and quantity |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Vernon product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Vernon Library Supplies sells an extensive catalog of more than 30,000 library, classroom, and early learning products — including library furniture, shelving and circulation desks, children's and classroom furniture, makerspace and STEM supplies, AV equipment, library security systems, signage, and consumable library supplies — via a B2B e-commerce site and phone orders. The company distributes partner brands such as HABA, Jonti-Craft, Smith System, MooreCo, Whitney Brothers, Playscapes, and Bright Beginnings, and manufactures certain items in-house for library use, with same-day shipping of in-stock items from an on-site warehouse.
Product overview
Vernon Library Supplies is a B2B e-commerce company offering an extensive catalog of over 30,000 products for libraries, schools, and early learning environments. Their product portfolio is organized into distinct categories: Library Supplies (circulation materials, labels, book repair, laminators), Library Furniture (circulation desks, shelving, seating, tables), Children's and Classroom Furniture (activity tables, sensory panels, reading corners), Early Learning Furniture (toddler equipment, dramatic play), Makerspace & STEM (3D printing, robotics, coding kits), Library Security (EM/RF security systems), Audio Visual Equipment (charging carts, PA systems), and general Classroom Supplies and Decor. They operate as a multi-brand distributor carrying products from manufacturers like HABA, Jonti-Craft, Smith System, MooreCo, Whitney Brothers, and others, while also manufacturing some products themselves. Key featured products include HABA Sensory Wall Panels and Pro Grow.upp Sensory Elements for sensory development, Smith System and Jonti-Craft activity tables for educational settings, and MooreCo ergonomic seating. The company emphasizes same-day shipping for in-stock items and provides specialized customer service by product category.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Audio Visual Supplies AV equipment including carts, boomboxes, disc storage, headphones, PA systems, podcasting and video production equipment, laptop and tablet charging carts, and disc security, sold to libraries, schools, and AV-equipped learning spaces.
- Library Furniture Core library furnishings including circulation desks, information desks, tables, seating, shelving, PAC stations, and lounge furniture for public, school, and academic libraries.
- Children's Furniture Furniture designed for children including active play tables, bean bags, chairs, displays, cubbies, floor cushions, puppet theaters, reading corners, rugs, shelving, and tables for library children's areas and classrooms.
- Classroom Furniture Furniture for K-12 classrooms including chairs, desks, tables, storage, maps and globes, lockers, podiums and lecterns, and laptop and tablet charging carts.
- Early Learning Furniture Furniture for preschool and early childhood environments including dramatic play items, sensory panels, toddler carpets, toddler chairs, cots, displays, soft play equipment, and soft seating.
- Library Supplies Consumable and operational supplies for libraries including shelf organization, book coverings, book repair materials, labels, laminators and laminating supplies, and circulation supplies.
- Library Security Security systems for libraries including disc security, patron counters, EM (electromagnetic) security systems, RF (radio frequency) security systems, and security mirrors.
- Makerspace and STEM Supplies Equipment and supplies for makerspaces and STEM education including 3D printing, robotics, coding tools, circuitry kits, and science materials for schools, libraries, and learning labs.
- Book Returns External book return units for library drop-off and collection management, including products from American Book Returns.
- Book Trucks and Carts Mobile book transport equipment including book return carts, book trucks, laptop and tablet charging carts, storage carts, and utility carts for libraries and schools.
- Classroom Supplies Supplies for K-12 classrooms including arts and crafts materials, bulletin board decorations, die cut machines and supplies, laminators, puzzles and games, sensory items, posters, pencils, bookmarks, rewards, and bulletin board paper.
- Media Displays Display solutions for CD/DVD, magazines, books, and other media including countertop, floor, revolving, slatwall, and wall displays for libraries and retailers.
- Signage Signage solutions for libraries including aisle markers, engraved signs, floor signs, indoor and outdoor signs, name badges, and signage letters.
- Books Children's books (PreK-3), middle grade books (Grades 4-8), and teen/YA books (Grades 9-12), plus puppets and plush items sold to libraries and schools.
- Decor Interior decoration items for libraries, classrooms, and learning spaces including area rugs, clocks, decorative art, lamps, light filters, plants, room dividers, sensory panels, and bulletin board, ceiling, door, wall, and window decorations.
- Office Supplies General office supplies including cleaners, desk supplies, mailing supplies, pencil sharpeners, staplers, and scissors for library and school back-office use.
- Gift Shop Gift items suitable for libraries and gift shops including bags, mugs, pins, socks, t-shirts, puppets, plush toys, puzzles, and games.
- ESports Furniture Furniture designed for esports and gaming environments including charging stations, lounge seating, gaming chairs, gaming headphones, gaming rugs, and gaming tables for school and library esports programs.
Quantifiable outcome
- Same-day shipping of in-stock items
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Vernon
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Vernon technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Vernon partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- HABA ProcoreHABA Pro is a manufacturer of children's furniture and educational products. Vernon distributes HABA products including sensory panels, children's tables, and early learning furniture.
- Jonti-CraftcoreJonti-Craft is a manufacturer of children's furniture. Vernon distributes Jonti-Craft products including activity tables, tablet tables, and sensory equipment.
- Smith SystemcoreSmith System manufactures educational furniture. Vernon distributes Smith System products including activity tables, multimedia tables, and seating.
- MooreCocoreMooreCo produces educational furniture and equipment. Vernon distributes MooreCo products including adjustable activity tables and Hierarchy furniture.
- Whitney BrotherscoreWhitney Brothers manufactures wood furniture for children and libraries. Vernon distributes their products including tables, shelving, and reading centers.
- 3Mminor3M is a diversified manufacturer whose library and office products are distributed by Vernon.
- American Book ReturnscoreSpecialized manufacturer of book return equipment. Vernon distributes their book return products for libraries.
- bibliothecaminorLibrary technology and solutions provider whose products are distributed by Vernon.
- Bright BeginningscoreManufacturer of preschool and early learning furniture. Vernon distributes STEAM wall systems, activity tables, and sensory boards.
- PlayscapescoreManufacturer of children's play equipment and sensory panels. Vernon distributes their products including play panels, tables, and seating.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Vernon competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- School Specialty: School Specialty is a major K-12 educational supplies and furniture distributor that overlaps Vernon on classroom furniture, school supplies, and makerspace/STEM products. It serves the same K-12 and educational institution buyers with a similar multi-category catalog model.
- Demco: Demco is the most direct competitor to Vernon, offering a comparable catalog of library supplies, furniture, and processing materials to public, school, and academic libraries. Both companies serve the same core B2B buyer (librarians and media specialists) with similar product breadth and phone-based specialist service.
- Lakeshore Learning: Lakeshore Learning manufactures and distributes early childhood and elementary educational supplies, furniture, and sensory products. It is directly comparable to Vernon's Early Learning Furniture and Classroom Supplies lines, serving schools, preschools, and childcare centers.
- Gaylord: Gaylord is a longstanding direct competitor supplying library supplies, archival materials, and library furniture to public, academic, and special libraries. It overlaps Vernon closely on circulation, cataloging, and preservation supplies, and serves an identical customer base.
- Brodart: Brodart supplies library furniture, supplies, and collection development services to public and school libraries. It is comparable to Vernon in serving the same institutional library customers with overlapping furniture and supplies assortments.
- Kaplan Early Learning: Kaplan Early Learning is a specialty distributor of early childhood classroom and sensory products, overlapping Vernon in toddler furniture, sensory panels, dramatic play, and PreK-3 materials. It serves the same child care and early learning buyer.
Broad incumbents
- Office Depot: Office Depot is a broadline office supplies retailer with a strong education and government contract business. It overlaps Vernon on general office supplies and some furniture categories, serving the same K-12 and institutional customers at scale.
- Quill: Quill is a broadline office supplies retailer serving businesses, schools, and government accounts. It competes with Vernon on the general office and stationery portion of Vernon's catalog and serves overlapping institutional buyers, though without Vernon's library-specific specialization.
- Staples: Staples is a broadline office products retailer and contract supplier to schools, government, and businesses. It competes with Vernon on office supplies, basic furniture, and consumables, and reaches many of the same institutional procurement buyers at greater scale.
- Amazon Business: Amazon Business is a broadline B2B e-commerce platform with deep penetration in education and government purchasing. It competes with Vernon on long-tail supplies, AV, and general catalog items, and represents a structural threat to specialist distributors in the institutional market.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Vernon
What does Vernon do?
Vernon Library Supplies sells an extensive catalog of more than 30,000 library, classroom, and early learning products — including library furniture, shelving and circulation desks, children's and classroom furniture, makerspace and STEM supplies, AV equipment, library security systems, signage, and consumable library supplies — via a B2B e-commerce site and phone orders. The company distributes partner brands such as HABA, Jonti-Craft, Smith System, MooreCo, Whitney Brothers, Playscapes, and Bright Beginnings, and manufactures certain items in-house for library use, with same-day shipping of in-stock items from an on-site warehouse.
Is Vernon a public or private company?
Vernon is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Vernon founded?
Vernon was founded in 1973. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Vernon based?
Vernon is headquartered in Tremont, United States, in the North America region.
How does Vernon make money?
One revenue line is on record: product Sales.
Who are Vernon's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are School Specialty, Demco, Lakeshore Learning, Gaylord, Brodart and Kaplan Early Learning. Broad incumbents are Office Depot, Quill, Staples and Amazon Business.
Does Vernon have an API?
No public API is recorded for Vernon.
What industry is Vernon in?
Vernon's product category is Library Supplies and Educational Furniture. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAOALAL, Library & Institutional Supplies Distribution, with a secondary code of CRAFADAL, Office, School & Business Supplies Online Retailers. Its NAICS code is 42412 and its SIC code is 5040.