What Quartet does

Quartet is a visual-communication products brand that designs, manufactures, and sells glass and traditional dry-erase boards, bulletin boards, easels, projection screens, room dividers, and related accessories. Founded in 1954 as Quartet Manufacturing and acquired by ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) in 2005, the company is headquartered in Lake Zurich, Illinois, and operates as a brand division within ACCO's broader consumer and office-products portfolio. The product range spans premium frameless glass boards built on proprietary InvisaMount hidden-mounting hardware, Infinity and Brilliance glass lines using tempered safety glass (conforming to ASTM C1036/C1048 and certified to ANSI Z97.1 and 16CFR1201C11), traditional whiteboards in porcelain, painted steel with Nano-Clean coating, and melamine, plus a growing family of desktop and portable glass accessories aimed at hybrid-work users.

The company sells primarily through four go-to-market channels: a direct-to-consumer e-commerce site (quartet.com) with a $50 free-shipping threshold, US physical office-supply retail, online marketplaces, and B2B office-supply dealers and corporate bulk ordering with dedicated sales-representative support. Individual product prices range roughly $29–$179, with premium glass boards backed by 15-to-25-year warranties and most glass SKUs carrying GREENGUARD Gold low-VOC certification suitable for schools and healthcare facilities. Customer segments include corporate/office (primary), education, healthcare, and home/personal users, with no disclosed named-enterprise anchor customers and revenue driven by a long-tail combination of consumer and SMB purchases.

Monetization is straightforward one-time hardware sales with no disclosed recurring or subscription component, and the company does not ship outside the United States. The technology stack is mechanical/materials-based rather than software-based: no app, no API, no digital integrations, and no AI/ML capabilities are described in the available data.

Name

Quartet

Legal name

Quartet (a division of ACCO Brands Corporation)

Website

https://quartet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Quartet is a 1954-founded visual-communication products brand and division of ACCO Brands Corporation, selling glass and traditional dry-erase boards, bulletin boards, easels, and accessories to corporate, education, healthcare, and home consumers, primarily through US retail and direct e-commerce channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Zurich

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Quartet generates revenue through the sale of physical visual communication products including glass dry-erase boards, traditional whiteboards, bulletin boards, easels, markers, and accessories. Products are sold as one-time purchases with varying warranty periods from 5 years to lifetime depending on the product line.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Quartet designs, manufactures, and sells visual communication products including premium tempered glass dry-erase boards, traditional porcelain, painted steel, and melamine whiteboards, bulletin boards, easels, dry-erase markers, erasers, projection screens, and room dividers. Products are sold as one-time purchases primarily through the Quartet.com e-commerce site, office supply retail stores, online retailers, and B2B office supply dealers with bulk ordering available for corporate customers.

Product overview

Quartet is a physical whiteboarding and visual communication products company offering a diverse portfolio of dry-erase boards, glass boards, bulletin boards, easels, markers, and accessories. The core product lines include premium glass boards (InvisaMount, Infinity, and Brilliance series), traditional whiteboards (porcelain, painted steel, melamine surfaces), and desktop glass products (computer pads, monitor risers, portable pads, easels). Quartet also offers bulletin boards, easels, projection screens, room dividers, signage, and laser pointers. Products are primarily sold through office supply retailers, online dealers, and direct-to-consumer via Quartet.com. The company, founded in 1954 and acquired by ACCO Brands in 2005, targets education, home office, and corporate markets. Most glass board products carry GREENGUARD Gold certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InvisaMount: Glass dry-erase boards with hidden mounting hardware and frameless design for a floating appearance.
• Infinity
• Brilliance

Products and services

• InvisaMount Glass Dry-Erase Boards Frameless glass dry-erase boards with hidden mounting hardware that creates a floating appearance. Available in white and black glass in standard, wide, and vertical formats. GREENGUARD Gold certified.
• Quartet Infinity Glass Dry-Erase Boards Frameless tempered glass dry-erase boards with steel-backing for magnetic functionality. Available in white, frosted, and black surfaces with a 15-year warranty. GREENGUARD Gold certified.
• Quartet Brilliance Glass Dry-Erase Boards Premium glass boards made from true white, high-contrast glass with reduced iron content for vivid white appearance. Magnetic, tempered glass construction with 25-year limited warranty. GREENGUARD Gold certified.
• Quartet Infinity Magnetic Glass Calendar Boards Steel-backed glass calendar boards with 1-month calendar design, available in 24x18, 36x24, and 48x36 inch sizes. Scratch- and dent-resistant with easy erase and clean surface. GREENGUARD Gold certified.
• Quartet Magnetic Desktop Glass Dry-Erase Panel Weighted-base desktop glass dry-erase panel that requires no mounting. Double-sided, steel-backed for magnetic use. Includes accessory tray, marker, and high-power magnets. GREENGUARD Gold certified.
• Quartet Desktop Glass Monitor Riser with Dry-Erase Board Monitor riser with retractable 5x10 inch glass dry-erase board that tucks away to save desk space. Adjustable legs with 3 height positions support up to 100 lbs. GREENGUARD Gold certified.
• Quartet Glass Dry-Erase Desktop Computer Pads 18x6 inch glass dry-erase pads designed to sit between keyboard and monitor with a pull-out drawer for storing markers and accessories. Available in marble, floral, and dot surface colors. GREENGUARD Gold certified.
• Quartet Glass Desktop Dry-Erase Easel Compact 9x11 inch portable glass dry-erase easel that stands vertically or folds flat. Includes removable clip for letter/A4 pages and built-in storage slot for sticky notes. GREENGUARD Gold certified.
• Quartet Portable Glass Dry-Erase Pad Compact 5x8 inch portable glass dry-erase pad with black poly cover that opens and folds like a notebook. Features magnetic kickstand, bungee closure, and elastic bands for accessories. GREENGUARD Gold certified.
• Traditional Whiteboards Non-glass dry-erase whiteboards in porcelain (steel-backed, magnetic, heavy-duty), painted steel (Nano-Clean coating), and melamine (budget-friendly, non-magnetic) surface types for classroom, office, and light personal use.
• Bulletin Boards Bulletin boards in cork, enclosed, fabric, and combination configurations for pinning and displaying notices, documents, and artwork.
• Easels Portable easel products including flipchart easels, tripod display easels, and mobile dry-erase easels for presentations, brainstorming, and project management.
• Projection Screens, Projectors and Film Projection screens, projectors, and projection film for presenting visual content alongside Quartet boards.
• Room Dividers Portable room dividers for creating separate workspaces and organizing open floor plans.
• Markers, Cleaners and Erasers Dry-erase markers (including Premium Glass Board markers, EnduraGlide markers, Neon markers), whiteboard erasers, and eco-friendly board cleaners for Quartet surfaces.
• Signage and Laser Pointers Signage products and laser pointers for presentations and visual communication.

Quantifiable outcome

• Glass boards are up to four times stronger than normal glass through tempering
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ghent Manufacturing: Established US manufacturer of visual communication products including whiteboards, glass boards, and bulletin boards. Directly competes with Quartet in the office and education markets through similar product categories and B2B distribution channels.
• PolyVision (Steelcase): Manufacturer of ceramic steel whiteboards and collaboration surfaces, now part of Steelcase. Directly comparable to Quartet in the education and corporate whiteboard market with durable, premium-positioned surfaces.
• Best-Rite (MooreCo): Manufacturer of whiteboards, bulletin boards, and visual communication products under the Best-Rite brand. Directly competes with Quartet in education and corporate channels with similar product ranges including porcelain and glass surfaces.
• U Brands: Direct competitor in the modern dry-erase and glass whiteboard category, offering design-forward boards and accessories for home office and creative professionals. Closely comparable product portfolio, price points, and target customer segments as Quartet.
• Clarus Glassboards: Specialized manufacturer of glass whiteboards with frameless designs targeting premium corporate and architectural markets. Closely comparable to Quartet's InvisaMount and Brilliance glass board lines in product, pricing, and positioning.
• Bi-Silque (Bi-Office): European-headquartered manufacturer of whiteboards, glass boards, and visual communication products. Competes with Quartet in product category, with broader international footprint but similar B2B and education focus.

Broad incumbents

• Steelcase: Major office furniture manufacturer that integrates writable surfaces into its workplace solutions. Indirectly competes with Quartet through integrated furniture offerings targeting the same corporate and education customers.
• EXPO / Newell Brands: Newell Brands owns EXPO dry-erase markers and Sharpie, the dominant consumer marker brands. While broader in scope, EXPO markers are a complementary/consumable product adjacent to Quartet boards, making Newell a comparable peer in the visual communication ecosystem.
• 3M (Command and Post-it brands): Diversified manufacturer whose Post-it and Command product lines overlap with office organization adjacent to Quartet's visual communication portfolio. While not a direct whiteboard competitor, 3M is a comparable office products incumbent with similar B2B channels.

Emerging players

• Magnetic Office (Magnet Source): Manufacturer of magnetic whiteboard accessories and organizational products. Partial overlap with Quartet's accessory portfolio (magnets, marker holders) and complements its magnetic glass board offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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