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New Smith System Showroom Brings Online To Life

Dallas-area showroom boasts 60,000 square feet of space; multiple product lines

PLANO, TEXAS – (May 12, 2009) – Furniture selection for a school is a long-term commitment and should not be made without careful consideration. To help those who specify classroom furniture, Smith System offers a showroom that allows visitors to interact before making a recommendation or purchase decision. Paired with DesignU’s online classroom configuration capabilities, a real life environment provides an opportunity to further understand how different classroom environments work.

“Part of the furniture selection process is being sure it is comfortable, visually appealing, meets space requirements and works with specific teaching styles,” said Molly Risdall Parnell, national sales manager at Smith System. “We find that people appreciate the ability to mix and match and rearrange, getting a better sense of how the furniture will function in the classroom.”

Located in the Dallas area, the Smith System showroom includes products from Smith System’s whole suite of furniture, including the company’s first complete higher education furniture line, student chairs, activity tables, teacher desks, library book trucks, carrels and shelving. All products are designed to mix and match, and work with different teaching styles, like collaborative learning.

Smith System’s new showroom is located at 3001 Technology Drive, Plano, TX 75074. Viewings are by appointment only. Dealers and architects who would like to schedule a viewing or a lunch and learn session should contact Molly Risdall Parnell at 972-740-7688.

For more information about Smith System furniture, call 1-800-328-1061 or visit www.smithsystem.com

About Smith System
Founded in 1905, Smith System (www.smithsystem.com) has helped American education evolve by being ready with the right furniture at the right time. An industry leader in school furniture innovation, Smith System is committed to developing products that support the optimum learning environments -- addressing the needs of the student, the demands of the curriculum and the realities of space, maintenance and budget.

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Media Contact:
Bill Risdall
Smith System
972.398.4050
billr@smithsystem.com

Media Contact:
Eva Keiser
Risdall McKinney Public Relations
651.286.6765
eva@risdall.com