Edutek
Edutek is a Salt Lake City-based distributor and installer of educational and workspace furniture, serving K-12 schools and commercial buyers across the Intermountain West via 23+ manufacturer partnerships and in-house design and project management services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersSalt Lake City, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Edutek does
Edutek is a privately held, Salt Lake City-based designer, distributor, and installer of educational and workspace furniture, operating for roughly 30 years in the Intermountain West. The company sells classroom seating, tables, task chairs, and soft seating sourced from more than 23 manufacturer partners, and serves primarily K-12 public schools in Utah and surrounding states, with secondary exposure to broader workspace/commercial customers.
The company combines three revenue streams: furniture product sales from its multi-brand catalog, in-house design services that produce 2D and 3D renderings, and installation and project management services delivered through a three-phase Discovery/Conceptualize/Realization methodology. Its GTM is sales-led and consultative: in-person discovery with district stakeholders, conceptual layouts, and a handoff to installation. Procurement friction is reduced for public buyers through pre-awarded vehicles, including the State of Utah Contract MA4703 and the Davis School District Cooperative Contract.
Edutek is a family/independently owned business; no parent, ownership, funding, or M&A history was disclosed. The company makes light use of technology — primarily CAD visualization tools for design — with no disclosed AI, data, or platform architecture. Growth and revenue disclosures are absent, and the company's competitive position rests on multi-line distribution, regional incumbency, contract-vehicle access, and bundled design-to-installation project delivery rather than on proprietary technology.
Edutek firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Edutek
- Legal name
- Edutek
- Website
- https://edutekcorp.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Edutek is a Salt Lake City-based distributor and installer of educational and workspace furniture, serving K-12 schools and commercial buyers across the Intermountain West via 23+ manufacturer partnerships and in-house design and project management services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Edutek industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Educational Furniture Design and Installation Services
- NAICS
- Interior Design Services (541410)
- SIC
- Office Furniture (2520)
- akta.pro industry
- Classroom & Student Furniture (Desks, Chairs, Tables, Storage)Education/Education Facilities & Support Services/Education Supplies, Equipment & Furniture ProcurementOffice Furniture Moving, Installation & Reconfiguration (Systems Furniture)
Keywords
Where Edutek is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Salt Lake City
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Edutek business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Furniture Product Sales: Edutek generates revenue primarily through the sale of educational furniture products sourced from their manufacturer partners. They offer classroom seating (chairs like 2Thrive, Alphabet Chair, Jumper Chair, Ovation Chair, Ruckus), collaborative shape tables, traditional tables, soft seating (lounge chairs, ottomans, benches, combos), and task chairs. Products are sold as complete solutions including delivery, installation, and project management.
- Installation and Project Management Services: Professional installation services including three-phase white glove installation process: preparation, on-site installation, and post-installation support. This includes coordination with districts, schools, manufacturers, delivery scheduling, site inspection, and follow-up visits.
- Design and Space Planning Services: Design consultation services including in-person brainstorming, space planning using 2D and 3D rendering software, product selection review, quote review, and conceptualization of customer spaces.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Custom furniture solutions for educational institutions |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Edutek product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Edutek designs, supplies, and installs furniture for K-12 educational institutions and workspace environments across the Intermountain West region. The company sources products from more than 23 manufacturer partners and delivers turnkey solutions that include in-person consultation, 2D/3D space planning, product procurement, project management, and white-glove installation. They have operated as The Intermountain West's Premier Educational and Workspace Designer for 30 years.
Product overview
Edutek is an educational and workspace furniture design and installation company serving the Intermountain West region for 30 years. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of furniture products organized into two main categories: seating solutions (Classroom Seating, Task Chairs, and soft seating options including Lounge Chairs, Ottomans, Lounge Seating, Combos, and Benches) and table solutions (Collaborative Shape Tables and Traditional Tables). Edutek partners with multiple manufacturers including Artcobell, Scholar Craft, VS Furniture, and KI to provide products such as the 2Thrive, Alphabet Chair, Jumper Chair, Ovation Chair, and Ruckus. The company provides end-to-end services including discovery consultation, space planning with 2D/3D rendering, budget review, product procurement, and professional installation with white-glove service.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- 2Thrive Student Chair
Quantifiable outcome
- Projects completed without requiring cleanup by general contractors
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Edutek
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Edutek technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Edutek partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and general.
- ArtcobellcoreIndustry leader in educational furniture. Products are Made in the USA. Artcobell specializes in K-12 furniture including the Alphabet chair line featured on Edutek's website.
- Scholar CraftcoreLeader in educational furniture, Proudly made in the USA. Manufacturer of 2Thrive and Ovation chair series featured on Edutek's website.
- VS FurniturecoreKnown amongst architectural firms and pedagogical circles as the golden standard of educational furniture. Offers all categories of modern school furniture, Made in Europe. Manufacturer of the Jumper chair line.
- FomcoregeneralIndustry leader in soft seating. Partner manufacturer providing soft seating products including lounge chairs, ottomans, and combos.
- GlobalgeneralAdministrative space and common area furniture manufacturer. Provides furniture for older kids and adults at school, including administrative and common area solutions.
- ToledogeneralThe one-stop solution for library furniture, books, and supplies. Provides comprehensive library solutions.
- Diversified SpacesgeneralWood manufacturing specialist for STEM, science, shop, and maker space furniture solutions.
- AmTabgeneralManufacturer of cafeteria tables, stages & risers, and HD tables for educational environments.
- AlumnigeneralProvides desks, seating, tables, and maker space furniture - everything needed for classrooms.
- FleetwoodgeneralFurniture manufacturer for libraries, classrooms, and common areas in educational settings.
- Fire KinggeneralProvider of fireproof storage solutions for educational environments.
- Jonti-CraftgeneralSpecializes in early childhood education furniture, providing age-appropriate solutions for young learners.
- LesrogeneralReception and lobby furniture specialist. Quick ship, American-made guest seating options.
- Carpets for KidsgeneralIndustry leader in classroom rugs, providing educational carpeting solutions.
- MoorecogeneralAll categories of school furniture including technology support products and whiteboards.
- National Public SeatinggeneralEducational furniture company offering more than just seating - stages & risers, lecterns, tables, cabinets, and carts.
- OM SeatinggeneralProvider of administration, teachers, and computer labs seating. All categories of task and guest seating.
- Office To GogeneralLaminate desking, task & guest seating with budget-minded, quick-ship options.
- Palmer HamiltongeneralTables and seating for cafeteria, outdoor, library, waste & recycling applications.
- AlliedgeneralDry erase, student & teachers desks, tables, STEM, seating, and storage products.
- Smith SystemgeneralChairs, desks, carts, and storage solutions for all classroom needs.
- 9to5 SeatinggeneralDry erase, student & teachers desks, tables, active, administrative, and classroom seating. Most commonly used for administrative seating.
- KIgeneralUSA-based furniture manufacturer since 1941, offering K-12, residential, and higher education furniture. Provider of Ruckus stack chair.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Edutek competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- School Outfitters (Worthington Direct): K-12-focused educational furniture dealer offering classroom furniture, soft seating, and active-learning products. Operates with both online catalog presence and project-based furniture solutions directly comparable to Edutek's dealer model.
- School Specialty: Largest K-12 educational supplier in the US (curriculum, supplies, and furniture) with national distribution and direct-to-district sales. Directly competes with Edutek in educational furniture dealer and installer services across broader geographies.
- School Outlet: Online K-12 furniture dealer offering discounted classroom furniture, tables, and chairs. Represents the digital-first sales channel competing with traditional consultative dealers like Edutek on standardized product lines.
- Hertz Furniture Systems: Family-owned educational and office furniture dealer serving K-12 schools, universities, and businesses. Operates a similar multi-manufacturer dealer model with design, sales, and installation services for educational institutions.
Broad incumbents
- Demco: Long-established K-12 educational supplier offering furniture, library, makerspace, and classroom products. Overlapping customer base with Edutek but broader portfolio beyond core classroom furniture.
- KI (Krueger International): Major US-based furniture manufacturer (since 1941) with substantial K-12, higher education, healthcare, and workplace product lines. Maker of the Ruckus chair Edutek carries; could sell direct to districts, bypassing dealer margin.
- VS America: US subsidiary of German manufacturer VS Vereinigte Spezialmöbelfabriken, producing premium educational furniture (Jumper chair line Edutek carries). Operates through dealer network but could disintermediate by expanding direct sales to large school districts.
Others
- Palmer Hamilton: Wisconsin-based manufacturer of cafeteria, library, and outdoor educational furniture. Edutek-listed partner; its direct-sales expansion into K-12 districts poses the same channel-bypass risk as other manufacturer partners.
- Smith System: Colorado-based manufacturer of K-12 classroom, computer lab, and maker-space furniture. Sells through dealer network but retains direct sales channels; comparable regional manufacturer partner with potential disintermediation implications for Edutek.
- Artcobell: Texas-based educational furniture manufacturer of the Alphabet Chair line Edutek carries. Functions as a manufacturing supplier to Edutek, but the direct-to-district capability represents a structural disintermediation risk for any dealer-led business model.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Edutek leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Edutek funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Edutek M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Edutek
What does Edutek do?
Edutek designs, supplies, and installs furniture for K-12 educational institutions and workspace environments across the Intermountain West region. The company sources products from more than 23 manufacturer partners and delivers turnkey solutions that include in-person consultation, 2D/3D space planning, product procurement, project management, and white-glove installation. They have operated as The Intermountain West's Premier Educational and Workspace Designer for 30 years.
Is Edutek a public or private company?
Edutek is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Edutek founded?
Edutek was founded in 1994. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Edutek based?
Edutek is headquartered in Salt Lake City, United States, in the North America region.
How does Edutek make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Furniture Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are installation and Project Management Services and design and Space Planning Services.
Who are Edutek's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are School Outfitters (Worthington Direct), School Specialty, School Outlet and Hertz Furniture Systems. Broad incumbents are Demco, KI (Krueger International) and VS America. Others are Palmer Hamilton, Smith System and Artcobell.
Does Edutek have an API?
No public API is recorded for Edutek.
What industry is Edutek in?
Edutek's product category is Educational Furniture Design and Installation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAEAIAA, Classroom & Student Furniture (Desks, Chairs, Tables, Storage), with a secondary code of HSAKAKAE, Office Furniture Moving, Installation & Reconfiguration (Systems Furniture). Its NAICS code is 541410 and its SIC code is 2520.