SOPA, Inc.

What SOPA, Inc. does

SOPA, Inc. is a family-owned B2B distributor and installer of commercial facility equipment headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Founded in 1997 by Terry and Sally Greene as School and Office Products Inc., the company supplies and installs telescopic and outdoor aluminum stadium bleachers, fixed auditorium and theater seating, athletic equipment (basketball goals, volleyball systems, scoreboards, batting cages, divider curtains, wall padding), custom casework and lab equipment, lockers, educational and commercial furniture, stage curtains, and surface protection products. It primarily serves K-12 schools, universities, and athletic programs, with secondary exposure to commercial offices, healthcare facilities, and research institutions across Arkansas, Kansas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma.

SOPA does not manufacture; it sources products from a curated supplier network including Hussey Seating Company, Draper, Facility Armor, KI, Academia Furniture Industries, Stevens Industries, Leonard Peterson, and LPCO, and layers design consultation, installation, and ongoing maintenance on top of these third-party products. Revenue is generated through three interconnected streams: one-time product sales, professional installation services, and recurring maintenance, inspection, and repair services — the last of which SOPA provides regardless of whether the equipment was originally purchased from them. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with multi-year warranties and 24/7 support included in the service proposition.

The go-to-market model is enterprise field sales: regional account managers consult directly with facility managers, athletic directors, school administrators, and architects in their assigned territory. SOPA operates four physical offices (Arkansas headquarters and Mississippi, Kansas, and Oklahoma regional hubs), a project gallery website showcasing dozens of completed installations, and a content blog focused on facility maintenance topics. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and no acquisitions or divestitures on record; it operates independently under continuous family ownership.

Name

SOPA, Inc.

Legal name

SOPA, Inc.

Website

https://sopainc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SOPA, Inc. is a family-owned B2B distributor and installer of bleachers, athletic equipment, seating, lockers, and commercial furniture serving K-12 schools, universities, healthcare facilities, and commercial customers across Arkansas, Kansas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma since 1997.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

North Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time sales of bleachers, athletic equipment, seating systems, lockers, furniture, casework, and stage curtains to schools, universities, and commercial facilities.
2. Installation Services: Professional installation services for all product categories including bleachers, seating, athletic equipment, casework, lockers, and stage curtains.
3. Maintenance, Inspection & Repair Services: Ongoing maintenance, inspection, and repair services for equipment regardless of original supplier. Includes scheduled inspections, itemized reports, and preventative maintenance programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SOPA, Inc. is a family-owned distributor and installer that supplies, installs, inspects, maintains, and repairs bleachers (telescopic and outdoor), fixed seating, athletic equipment, lockers, educational and commercial furniture, casework and lab equipment, surface protection products, and stage curtains for schools, universities, athletic facilities, and commercial spaces. The company offers complete project services from consulting and product specification through installation, ongoing inspection, preventative maintenance, and repair, operating across Arkansas, Kansas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma.

Product overview

SOPA, Inc. is a family-owned full-service company (established 1997) serving Arkansas, Kansas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma that specializes in physical facility solutions for schools, gyms, stadiums, and commercial spaces. The company operates as a dealer and installer offering three interconnected product categories: (1) Seating Systems including Telescopic Bleachers (retractable gym bleachers for maximizing floor space), Outdoor Bleachers (aluminum stadium seating for outdoor venues), and Fixed Seating (for auditoriums, theaters, and lecture halls); (2) Athletic Equipment encompassing basketball goals, volleyball systems, scoreboards, divider curtains, batting cages, football goal posts, and wall/floor padding; and (3) Facility Solutions including Casework & Lab Equipment (custom cabinetry, fume hoods, millwork), Lockers, Educational Furniture (classroom desks, chairs, cafeteria, library furniture), Commercial Furniture (office desks, chairs, cubicles), and Stage Curtains. SOPA provides end-to-end services from consulting and product supply through installation, maintenance, and repair. The company partners with suppliers including Hussey Seating Company, Draper, Facility Armor, KI, Academia Furniture, Leonard Peterson, and Stevens Industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Telescopic Bleachers
• Outdoor Bleachers Permanent outdoor bleachers, stadium seating, grandstands, and press boxes for schools, athletic fields, and sports facilities, built with aluminum construction for durability and weather resistance and supplied and installed by SOPA.
• Athletic Equipment Complete range of sports equipment including basketball goals, volleyball systems, scoreboards, divider curtains, batting cages, and football goal posts for indoor and outdoor facilities, supplied through Draper and other partners and installed by SOPA.
• Fixed Seating Fixed seating solutions for indoor and outdoor applications including gyms, arenas, football stadiums, auditoriums, theaters, performing arts spaces, and lecture halls.
• Surface Protection Products Gym floor and surface protection systems including wall padding, floor coverings, and Facility Armor products to protect surfaces from daily traffic, equipment, and special events.
• Casework & Lab Equipment Custom architectural casework and lab equipment including fume hoods, millwork, and wooden casework for businesses, healthcare facilities, hospitals, and educational spaces.
• Lockers Locker systems for athletic rooms, schools, offices, hallways, gyms, and warehouses with customizable designs, colors, sizes, and configurations.
• Educational Furniture Classroom and school furniture including desks, chairs, cafeteria furniture, library furniture, science lab furniture, and music room furniture for educational facilities.
• Commercial Furniture Office and commercial workspace furniture including meeting tables, desk sets, chairs, file cabinets, cubicles, and partitions for individual workstations and collaborative spaces.
• Stage Curtains Theatrical stage curtains, drapes, and backdrops for small and large scale projects, including flame-retardant and sound-absorbing options.
• Installation, Inspection, Maintenance & Repair Services Professional installation plus ongoing scheduled inspections, itemized condition reports, preventative maintenance, and repair services for bleachers, seating systems, athletic equipment, casework, lockers, stage curtains, and other facility equipment, performed regardless of the original supplier and supported by multi-year warranties and 24/7 local support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Extend equipment lifespan through routine inspections and preventative maintenance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers34 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Hussey Seating CompanycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPrimary bleacher and seating supplier partnership. SOPA provides installation, maintenance, and repair services for Hussey products including telescopic bleachers, outdoor stadium seating, and fixed seating systems. Hussey is described as a trusted industry-leading product supplier delivering durable, high-performance seating solutions.
• DrapercoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerKey supplier for athletic equipment including basketball goals, volleyball systems, and gymnasium equipment. SOPA partners with Draper to provide professional-grade athletic facility solutions for schools and sports venues.
• Facility ArmorcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSurface protection products supplier providing gym floor protection and facility surface solutions. Products designed for high-traffic use and event protection.
• Stevens Industries, Inc.majorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCasework and lab equipment supplier providing custom cabinetry, millwork, and wooden casework for educational, healthcare, and business facilities.
• Leonard PetersonmajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCasework and lab equipment supplier offering custom architectural design and installation services for businesses, healthcare facilities, hospitals, and educational spaces including fume hoods and specialized equipment.
• KImajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerEducational and commercial furniture supplier providing classroom furniture, desks, chairs, and workspace solutions for educational and business environments.
• Academia Furniture IndustriesmajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerEducational furniture supplier specializing in classroom furniture and educational institution solutions.
• LPCOminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerProduct supplier partner featured on SOPA's supplier partnerships section.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Draper: Manufacturer of gymnasium equipment (basketball goals, volleyball systems, divider curtains, batting cages) and projection screens — a key SOPA supplier that also sells direct to schools, creating partial channel overlap.
• Stevens Industries: Manufacturer of casework, cabinetry, and millwork for healthcare and educational facilities — a Stevens partnership of SOPA that also distributes direct to overlapping customers.

Direct peers

• Wenger Corporation: Manufacturer of theatrical seating, stage equipment, music room furniture, and athletic equipment sold to schools and performing arts venues — directly comparable product overlap in SOPA's stage curtains, fixed seating, and athletic equipment lines.
• Virco Manufacturing: Manufacturer and distributor of educational furniture and equipment for schools — directly competes in the same K-12 classroom and cafeteria furniture categories that SOPA distributes through its KI and Academia partnerships.
• Hussey Seating Company: Manufacturer of telescopic bleachers, fixed seating, and stadium chairs — directly competes in SOPA's largest product category (bleachers) and is also a key supplier partner, making it both ally and competitor.
• School Specialty: Large national distributor of educational supplies, classroom furniture, and school facility solutions serving K-12 institutions — directly comparable to SOPA's core school-customer focus and full-facility product portfolio.
• Hertz Furniture: Distributor of school and institutional furniture including classroom, library, cafeteria, and office furniture — directly competes with SOPA's educational and commercial furniture offerings.
• National Educational Systems (NES): Regional distributor of educational furniture, equipment, and athletic supplies to K-12 schools — comparable mid-sized B2B distribution model targeting the same end customers.
• Russ Bassett: Manufacturer of custom casework, millwork, and storage solutions for schools, libraries, and healthcare — overlaps with SOPA's casework and lab equipment category.
• Sico America: Manufacturer of mobile/folding bleachers, tables, and institutional furniture for schools and event venues — competes directly with SOPA in telescopic and movable seating categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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