May 14, 2008

Quartet IdeaShare Electronic Whiteboard Provides A Glimpse Into the Future

Google “whiteboards” and you’re more and more likely to find links to a new generation of computer-compatible boards like the Quartet IdeaShare. This new technology enables you to do a couple key things you can’t do with a traditional markerboard:

  • Save what you’ve already written on your board to your computer so you can erase and write something new with a clear conscience
  • Share your ideas word for word with colleagues across the country and around the globe via PDA, printout, or live web meeting

As a result, you can document all your presentations and streams of consciousness for future reference. And as corporations expand and go global, an electronic board like the Quartet IdeaShare presents the perfect way for you to bridge the physical gap between employees in different offices.

Evolution can take place in babysteps, then suddenly advance in leaps and bounds. It took time for people to switch from chalkboards to whiteboards, and now we’re experiencing the next step in mass visual communication. Try out a Quartet IdeaShare for yourself and take a glimpse into the future today.

May 07, 2008

PRESS RELEASE

US Markerboard Pulls Out the Desk and Chair for Educators with New School Furniture Website

Leading School Furniture Retailer Unveils One-Stop Shop for Desks and Chairs

 

Holbrook, MA, May 7, 2008 – US Markerboard, a leading school furniture retailer, has announced the launch of SchoolDesksandChairs.com, a new website that offers school chairs, desks, stools, tables and workstations. SchoolDesksandChairs.com provides a streamlined medium through which educators save time and money in their search for quality school furniture to put in their classrooms, libraries, labs and other learning areas.

 

“When it comes to education, students need two things: a comfortable place to sit down, and a stable place to read, write and learn,” says Scott Newman, CEO of US Markerboard. “SchoolDesksandChairs.com provides a single spot where educators know they’ll find high-quality desks and chairs without having to spend time going through other classroom products they may not need. Our school furniture selection features pieces designed for students of all ages. So whether you want an activity table for younger students or a science table for older students, you’re bound to find what you need quickly and easily.”

 

Besides its main product categories, the new website provides Quick Links to popular products and a Shop Green section where consumers can find GREENGUARD(TM) certified and recycled content school furniture. SchoolDesksandChairs.com also offers an innovative Brands tab where educators can shop for products from a number of leading manufacturers such as Samsonite, Smith System and VIRCO. The site and its product line will continue to grow in the weeks and months to come, so visit SchoolDesksandChairs.com early and often for the latest updates.

 

For more information on this announcement, or to schedule an interview with Scott Newman, please call Marguerite Gallinaro at 781.961.8762 x241 or e-mail Marguerite at marguerite@briteinc.com.

 

About US Markerboard: BostonUniversitySince 1997, US Markerboard has offered consumers the largest selection of whiteboards, communication boards and office furniture on the market. Today, US Markerboard caters to major companies and institutions such as Honda, Boston University, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, NASA, Alcoa, and The Gillette Company, as well as top-rated TV shows such as Law & Order, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, The Today Show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, and Live with Regis and Kelly. In addition to its main website at USMarkerboard.com, US Markerboard operates five websites for industry and consumer specific niches: USMarkerboard-Green.com, BriteInc.com, SchoolDesksandChairs.com, MapsAndGlobesPlus.com and ClassroomPlus.com.

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April 29, 2008

New Facility Floor Mats - Buy vs Rent plus 5% Off

To Buy or not to Buy...


That is the question when it comes to facility floor mats. On one hand, renting saves you money in the short term. But over time, rental costs add up and eventually exceed the costs of buying a quality floor mat.


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April 15, 2008

Quarterly Newsletter

April 2008

Going Green - What it means to you and how you can make a difference.


Hello,

With Earth Day just around the corner, it's time to think about how you can preserve and enjoy this beautiful planet. US Markerboard wants to help you mark the occasion with a new eco-friendly website and great deals on products you need for your outdoor events. This month's newsletter features our latest updates and hottest products, so take advantage and celebrate Spring and Earth Day to the fullest with US Markerboard.

US Markerboard is proud to unveil USMarkerboard-Green.com, a new website dedicated to green products. Just like you, we're committed to making our planet a greener and cleaner place for ourselves and for future generations. Read the article below to learn how US Markerboard Green can help you do your part to save the Earth!

The Spring season presents a perfect opportunity to plan outdoor events such as company barbecues, graduations, weddings, family, as well as church and class reunions. No matter what the event, you need two key products to keep guests comfortable and happy - tables and seating.US Markerboard offers tons of seating solutions at low prices for all types of functions. In addition, we offer useful resources to help you decide on the right venue for your event. Read the article below to learn more.

In this issue:

1. US Markerboard goes Green

What does it mean to go green?

Going green means choosing high-quality products that don't compromise the quality of our environment. And it's not just a passing fad - when you choose to buy green products, you're making a concerted effort to achieve the right balance for yourself and for the planet. US Markerboard thought about how to help you find that balance, and we came to a few important conclusions:
  • Green markerboards, whiteboards, supplies, desks, and furniture give off lower emissions and often use recycled content and materials from old products, thereby reducing waste.
  • By making these products available to you, we provide the office supplies and school furniture you need to go green.
  • The more you buy and use, the greener our world becomes.
As a result, we created a new website called USMarkerboard-Green.com to satisfy all your green shopping needs. Many of our products are GreenGuard™ certified and can help you get your building LEED certified. Visit USMarkerboard-Green.com today and save on our wide selection of high-quality, environmentally friendly office equipment, furniture and supplies. Read our Press Release.

2. Screen Green Exchange Program™

Recycling for projection screens

In today's eco-conscious world, there's a growing demand for more user-friendly recycling programs. In fact, did you know that you can even recycle your old projection screen? It's an industry first that's offered to you by Da-Lite Corporation, the leader in projection screens and presentation products. The process has been designed to make disposing of your old projection screen easy and painless. The Da-Lite Screen Green Exchange Program™ offers free recycling of any existing screen when you replace the old screen with a new installation from Da-Lite. So stop throwing away your old projection screens and start learning about Da-Lite's recycling program today.This program is currently offered through the manufacturer and will be available with full customer participation details along with a full line of Green Da-Lite products on USMarkerboard-Green.com later this month.

3. Seating and Table Arrangements

Bring Your Guests Together

We all know real estate comes down to 3 key factors: location, location, and location. So at your next spring event, your guests naturally want to know where they're sitting so they can figure out how far away the buffet line is, and who they'll be talking to for the duration. For that reason alone, seating and table arrangements can make or break your event. In addition, you need to assess the size and shape of your event space and choose round or square tables to balance the number of people being seated. However, there's another very important dynamic to consider - flow of conversation based on seating arrangements. For example, the right arrangement at a company outing can encourage people from different departments to get acquainted on a personal level. And at weddings, you can put together guests who share something in common to enhance the flow of friendly conversation. Having a seating plan also saves time before an event begins, so guests don't have to play musical chairs.

So whether you're a bona fide event planner or just looking for different ideas on where to go or how to choose the right venue, click here for some great suggestions.

4. Hot New Products - Andersen Floor Mats

The Best Floor Mats Available

Check USMarkerboard.com and you'll find a new line of Facility Floor Mats from The Andersen Company. We offer a number of different styles suitable for indoor and outdoor use, including anti-fatigue, slip resistant, entrance and lobby mats. No matter which facility floor mat you choose, you get 4 key benefits: safety, performance, value and sustainability. Check USMarkerboard.com and you'll find a new line of Facility Floor Mats from The Andersen Company. We offer a number of different styles suitable for indoor and outdoor use, including anti-fatigue, slip resistant, entrance and lobby mats. No matter which facility floor mat you choose, you get 4 key benefits: safety, performance, value and sustainability.

Wondering where to put your floor mat? We've provided this handy placement guide to show you some hotspots that provide optimal benefits for certain facilities. No matter where you work, it's important to keep customers and employees safe, comfortable and productive at all times. Visit our Andersen Floor mats information center and learn how these durable, attractive mats can make a significant difference in your factory, school, business, or office building. To get up close and personal with the features that make Andersen Mats truly unique, watch this video demonstration.

5. Look Who's Ordering from Us

Everyone Uses US Markerboard

While we can talk all day about how great our products are, nothing beats a ringing endorsement from top brands and celebrities who expect nothing less than the best. Just recently, a member from Ty Pennington's 'At Home' Magazine staff ordered an A-frame sidewalk chalkboard for a feature story in an upcoming issue this summer. In addition, the Chicago Blackhawks professional hockey team ordered almost a dozen magnetic rolls in a variety of colors and one 'El Grande' five foot porcelain high board. H & M, the famous women's clothing store chain, recently ordered two enclosed aluminum bulletin boards for one of their stores. Coca Cola just ordered a recessed display case to display awards in their office lobby. And that's just the beginning - our phones are always ringing and our customers on the other end turn out to be part of something really exciting! We share these experiences with you to show that whether you're ordering for a famous company, celebrity, or for yourself, you can always expect the VIP treatment!

6. Coming Soon

A New Website Everyone Will Love



It's just about complete and we're excited to be offering you an easy-to-use website with a full line of high-quality products and helpful information you'll return to again and again! Here's a little hint - the title of our blog is called 'The Main Dish'. Look for our announcement in your in-box coming in June!

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April 03, 2008

PRESS RELEASE

US Markerboard Goes Against the Grain With New Green Website for School Furniture

Leading Retailer in School Furniture Unveils All-Green Website

 Holbrook, MA, April 3, 2008 – US Markerboard, a leading school furniture retailer, announced today the launch of USMarkerboard-Green.com, a new website dedicated to offering eco-friendly, high-performance desks, chairs, tables and other classroom furniture. USMarkerboard-Green.com breaks new ground in the retail industry by providing consumers with premium school furniture that contains recycled content and low-emission materials.

 
“Schools understand the growing importance of going green. But it’s hard to pick out the green from the regular products when you visit traditional retail websites,” explains Scott Newman, CEO of US Markerboard. “We wanted to save consumers time and effort in searching for green products while recognizing the manufacturers who spend the time and money to develop entire green product lines. On USMarkerboard-Green.com, every product you see is green and eco-friendly. As a result, you find what you need right away, and you feel secure in knowing your school furniture keeps the Earth clean and your students and employees healthy.”

 
As part of its all-green classroom lineup, USMarkerboard-Green.com features an extensive selection of GREENGUARDTM certified school furniture. GREENGUARDTM is an industry-wide standard created by the GREENGUARDTM Environmental Institute (GEI) to measure and recognize low-emissions school and office products. Buying these products can help you gain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for your building, as required by law in a growing number of states and municipalities. More importantly, you keep the air in your school clean for your students to breathe.

 
Look for USMarkerboard-Green.com to offer a wide range of information on what it means to go green, as well as valuable resources regarding LEEDTM and GREENGUARDTM certification. The new site also features a blog with in-depth product profiles, tips on going green, and other useful information. Overall, US Markerboard-Green.com sets a new precedent with its growing selection of green school furniture proven to keep buildings clean and students healthy.

 
For more information on this announcement, or to schedule an interview with Scott Newman, please call Marguerite Gallinaro at 781.961.8762 x241 or e-mail Marguerite at marguerite@briteinc.com.

 
About US Markerboard: Since 1997, US Markerboard has offered consumers the largest selection of whiteboards, communication boards and office furniture on the market. Today, US Markerboard caters to major companies and institutions such as Honda, Boston University, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, NASA, Alcoa, and The Gillette Company, as well as top-rated TV shows such as Law & Order, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, The Today Show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, and Live with Regis and Kelly. In addition to its main website at USMarkerboard.com, US Markerboard operates five websites for industry and consumer specific niches: USMarkerboard-Green.com, BriteInc.com, MapsAndGlobesPlus.com, NationwideOfficeSupply.com and ClassroomPlus.com.

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Author: T.Lim,Copywriter, USMB

 


March 27, 2008

Event Planning Savings Season!

Event Planning Savings Season!

Spring has officially sprung and it’s time to start planning for all your outdoor events, including company barbecues, graduations, weddings, outdoor concerts, and your all-important family, church and class reunions. Let Brite Inc. supply you with everything you need to comfortably accommodate your guests and make your event a success. We offer a wide selection of attractive, durable furniture and equipment at some of the lowest prices on the market.

On top of your everyday savings, we've arranged special Event Planning Pricing for you on a number of essential products, including: Premium Light-weight Folding Chairs, Custom Logo Floor Mats, Quality Light-weight Blow Molded Folding Tables, Storage Trucks, Portable Sound Systems, Presentation Lecterns, Serving Chafers, Insulated Beverage Dispensers and much more!
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March 21, 2008

US Markerboard Rolls Out the Red Carpet with Andersen Facility Floor Mats

Leader in Office Furniture Supply offers Andersen Facility Floor Mats

 
Holbrook, MA, March 21, 2008 – US Markerboard, a leading office supplies and office furniture retailer, announced today that it now offers a full line of Facility Floor Mats from Andersen Company, a leading manufacturer of high-performance office and industrial mats.

 
“We’re proud to start our new product line with the best brand in the business,” says Scott Newman, CEO of US Markerboard. “Andersen Mats feature innovative, durable designs that keep you safe, steady and comfortable anywhere you walk, whether it’s a slippery factory floor or a high-traffic office hallway. Also, they’re made of eco-friendly materials that further demonstrate our strong commitment to the environment.”

 
Many of the mats in US Markerboard’s Andersen line offer advanced safety features, including slip-resistant rubber backing that anchors itself to your floor, bristles that scrape off dirt and moisture, and anti-slip surfaces that catch and hold debris safely beneath your feet. In fact, many Andersen Facility Floor Mats have been certified by the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) as Slip-Resistant. All mats come with a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee and many include up to 20% recycled rubber. You can also design your own mat with your company logo and custom graphics.

 
Andersen Facility Floor Mats are available at three different websites. Visit the site that bests fits your business or institution:
 

  • Educational Institutions: For floor mats that keep your hallways clean and your students safe, visit      ClassroomPlus.com, look under “School Equipment” on the left margin and click on “Facility Floor Mats.
  • Businesses: For woven floor mats      and custom logo mats that establish your brand and make your building safe, clean, and attractive, visit USMarkerboard.com and click on “Facility Floor Mats.”
  • Industrial Consumers: For durable, slip-resistant mats to use on wet, oily floors and anti-fatigue mats to keep workers healthy and comfortable, visit BriteInc.com, drag your mouse to the “Equipment” tab, and click “Facility Floor Mats” on the dropdown menu.
  • If you need personal assistance, call 1-800-791-2946.

For more information on this announcement, or to schedule an interview with Scott Newman, please call Marguerite Gallinaro at 781.961.8762 x241 or e-mail Marguerite at marguerite@briteinc.com.

About US Markerboard: Since 1997, US Markerboard has offered consumers the largest selection of whiteboards, communication boards and office furniture on the market. Today, US Markerboard caters to major companies and institutions such as Honda,Boston University, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia ,NASA, Alcoa, and The Gillette Company, as well as top-rated TV shows such as Law & Order, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, The Today Show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, and Live with Regis and Kelly. In addition to its main website at USMarkerboard.com, US Markerboard operates four websites for industry and consumer specific niches: BriteInc.com, MapsAndGlobesPlus.com, NationwideOfficeSupply.com and ClassroomPlus.com.

 

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Author: T.Lim

March 11, 2008

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  • Double pin system uses one pin to hold and rotate your board and a second pin to lock your board in place until you're ready to flip to the other side (other boards have only one pin)
 

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  • Choose from 3 sizes, 2 surfaces and your choice of aluminum or wood frame
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March 07, 2008

Paint A Picture with our Teacher's Easels

Maybe you think easels are just for artists. But don't teachers paint pictures for their students too? It's especially true when you're interacting with younger students, who often rely more on visuals than text. US Markerboard offers teacher's easels equipped with a big magnetic dry erase board and adjustable hooks for all your teaching supplements.

Our teacher's value easel also features a book ledge to prop up and display storybooks, 4 casters that roll your easel just about anywhere, and 4 storage bins to hold toys, props and anything else you need to make a memorable presentation. So when you need to bring your A-game for every lesson, you have all your props, equipment and books in one place so you can stay on track and hold your class's attention.

Also, keep in mind that this teacher's easel comes as one item in one of our new combo deals. So instead of spending time piecing together individual items, we offer you complete sets of products at significant savings. Buy a teacher's value easel on its own or get one as part of a combo. Either way, you get a great product that'll be a fixture in your classroom for years to come.

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