Teaching all the right things

Smith System has been improving educational environments for more than 100 years, making them more comfortable, healthy and effective for students and educators. As we go forward, we see the need to make a positive impact on both educational environments and our natural environment.


Environmental Star of Excellence

Environmental Efforts Win Local Award
Smith System’s comprehensive efforts to adopt lean manufacturing techniques and reduce waste of all kinds has resulted in an award from the City of Plano, Texas.

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Products For Healthier Learning Environments


Greenguard Safe Cleaner, more comfortable classroom environments help students learn more effectively. In the crucial area of indoor air quality, Smith System school furniture excels. In fact, our entire line is GREENGUARD™ certified to meet indoor air quality standards for children and schools.
Read about GREENGUARD™ certification.

Recognizing the importance of healthy learning environments is more than a trendy development evident in current Smith System products. Our commitment dates back to our original products:

  • Heating System
  • Sanitary Lavatory
  • Sanitary Drinking Fountain

On-Going Initiatives To Review And Modify:


Processes— to make them more energy efficient, to create less solid waste and to eventually eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals. Read about our improving Processes

Products— to make them last longer, make them healthier in the classroom, use fewer non-renewable resources, use more recycled product in their construction. Read about our improving Products

Legacy—to make our products more recyclable and to encourage customers to donate used but serviceable furniture to worthy organizations. Read about our understanding of Longevity