Highsmith - Ownership and Business Overview

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Highsmith Ownership

Who owns Highsmith?

Highsmith is owned by GHC Specialty Brands. It was acquired on July 10, 2008.

Highsmith Business Overview

Where is Highsmith headquartered?

Highsmith is headquartered in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.

How many employees does Highsmith have?

Highsmith has 200 employees.

What sector is Highsmith in?

Highsmith is a distribution company.

When was Highsmith founded?

Highsmith was founded in 1956.

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Highsmith, Inc.

W5527 State Road 106,
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin 53538
United States,
(920)563-9571

Highsmith, Inc. located in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Highsmith a distributor of supplies, furniture and equipment to public, academic and school libraries.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Distribution

Employees

200

Established

1956

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