Follett Corp. will open a new office in Dubai to further commit its support of schools in the United Arab Emirates, Middle East and North Africa.
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McHenry company Follett to open office in Dubai
By NORTHWEST HERALD — Published: Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 12:51 a.m. CST
Updated: Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 12:54 a.m. CST
McHENRY – Follett Corp. will open a new office in Dubai to further commit its support of schools in the United Arab Emirates, Middle East and North Africa.
The company, headquartered in Westchester, Illinois, provides library and classroom materials to private international schools in nearly 150 countries, according to a news release. Follett School Solutions is based in McHenry, and the company also has locations in Westchester and Burlington, Ontario, according to its website.
“As the leading provider of library and classroom materials to private international schools in these important regions, our new Dubai office will provide greater service and logistical assistance to our customer base,” Follett School Solutions Senior Vice President of Global Products and International Steve Siegel said in the release.
“In addition, our expanded presence in the UAE also supports our engagement with regional bodies and government agencies as we grow and develop our business.”
Follett provides international schools with books for pre-K through 12th-grade students; library and resource management solutions; and e-books, audiobooks and interactive digital content and solutions that support Common Core and other international curricula.
“We have been very happy with the service provided by Follett,” American School of Dubai elementary librarian Mary Kelly Bello said in the release. “... The new Dubai office is an exciting step forward for Follett, and we look forward to the continued relationship.”