A Course to the Top

Much of what the company is doing to grow in the United States also is happening on a smaller scale in Canada. “We’re looking at a very similar business in Canada — a market that’s only about 10 percent the size of the U.S.,” says Vander Zanden.

Regardless of the niche, officials at School Specialty plan to exploit it to its maximum potential. Says Vander Zanden, “We look to keep acquiring and keep growing in the education market.”