Agricultural Tech

VMS Inc.
www.vms-online.com; mike@vms-online.com
805 Airway Dr., Allegan, MI 49010
269-673-2200, Fax 269-673-9509

Applied Math/English

VMS Inc.
www.vms-online.com; mike@vms-online.com
805 Airway Dr., Allegan, MI 49010
269-673-2200, Fax 269-673-9509

Assessment/Grading

intelitek, Inc.
www.intelitek.com
444 E. Industrial Park Dr., Manchester, NH 03109
603-625-8600; Fax 603-625-2137

Automotive/Auto Body/Small Engine/Diesel

VMS Inc.
www.vms-online.com; mike@vms-online.com
805 Airway Dr., Allegan, MI 49010
269-673-2200, Fax 269-673-9509

Biotechnology

Energy Concepts, Inc.
www.eci-info.com; ecisales1@ecimail.com
404 Washington Blvd., Mundelein, IL 60060
800-621-1247

Provide a practical, effective laboratory environment for your students in biotechnology, one of the fastest-growing segments in applied science. ECI provides integrated solutions including a text, lab manual, teacher resources, and equipment packages that are available. This curriculum can aid in meeting your science, technology, engineering, and math needs (STEM).

Books

PM Research Inc.
www.PMresearchinc.com; pmrgang@pmresearchinc.com
4110 Niles Hill Rd., Wellsville, NY 14895
585-593-3169; Fax 585-593-5637

Tech Directions Books & Media
www.techdirections.com/books.html; matt@techdirections.com
PO Box 8623, Ann Arbor, MI 48107
800-530-9673 x300; Fax: 734-975-2787

We have great books for technology education, career/technical education, and machine trades education. Visit us online to view our entire collection of products.

VMS Inc.
www.vms-online.com; mike@vms-online.com
805 Airway Dr., Allegan, MI 49010
269-673-2200, Fax 269-673-9509

VMS carries over 3,000 texts, DVDs, and software titles from top technical producers, all at school prices. Go to our web site, www.vms-online.com, and click on “downloadable catalog” to view or print out our complete catalog listings. Schools can use purchase orders to order online, by fax, or phone.

Building Trades/Construction/HVAC&R

aHa logo

aHa Communications Inc.
www.HomesOfOurOwn.org; purchase info: BHOOO@aha-comm.com
225 N. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314
202-640-2049; Fax 877-242-2141

Building Homes of Our Own is now liquidating our inventory of interactive CD-ROM games—only $12.60. Includes five-year site license, teachers guide. Over 30,000 games distributed to teachers, kids, and professionals. Provides a macro look at home building from land purchase through construction. Three levels of play, games saved on server.

VMS Inc.
www.vms-online.com; mike@vms-online.com
805 Airway Dr., Allegan, MI 49010
269-673-2200, Fax 269-673-9509

CAD/Drafting/Design

Roland logo

Roland DGA Corp.
www.rolanddga.com; info@rolanddga.com
15363 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618
800-542-2307; Fax 949-727-2112

Roland offers the tools and technology to teach students 21st-century skills. Developed by a team of technical educators, the Roland Education Workbench provides complete STEM education solutions to teach students sign making, graphic design, CAD/CAM, apparel decoration, manufacturing, and package design and prototyping.

DS Solidworks logo

D.S. SolidWorks Corp.
www.solidworks.com; Christine.morse@3DS.com
300 Baker Ave., Concord, MA 01742
978-371-5011; Fax 978-371-5088

Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp., a Dassault Systèmes S.A. subsidiary, develops and markets software for design, analysis, product data management, and documentation. It is the leading supplier of 3D CAD technology, giving teams intuitive, high-performing software that helps them design better products.

VMS Inc.
www.vms-online.com; mike@vms-online.com
805 Airway Dr., Allegan, MI 49010
269-673-2200, Fax 269-673-9509

Career/Technical/Vo-Ed

PM Research Inc.
www.PMresearchinc.com; pmrgang@pmresearchinc.com
4110 Niles Hill Rd., Wellsville, NY 14895
585-593-3169; Fax 585-593-5637

Roland DGA Corp.
www.rolanddga.com; info@rolanddga.com
15363 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618
800-542-2307; Fax 949-727-2112

Roland offers the tools and technology to teach students 21st-century skills. Developed by a team of technical educators, the Roland Education Workbench provides complete STEM education solutions to teach students sign making, graphic design, CAD/CAM, apparel decoration, manufacturing, and package design and prototyping.

Tech Directions Books & Media
www.techdirections.com/bookscareer.html; matt@techdirections.com
PO Box 8623, Ann Arbor, MI 48107
800-530-9673 x300; Fax: 734-975-2787

We have CTE books that will help you manage your occupational education lab, detail the best practices in national and international work-based learning, and will help students with their transition from high school to work.

CNC/CAM/Machining & Metalworking

intelitek, Inc.
www.intelitek.com
444 E. Industrial Park Dr., Manchester, NH 03109
603-625-8600; Fax 603-625-2137

Roland DGA Corp.
www.rolanddga.com; info@rolanddga.com
15363 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618
800-542-2307; Fax 949-727-2112

Roland offers the tools and technology to teach students 21st-century skills. Developed by a team of technical educators, the Roland Education Workbench provides complete STEM education solutions to teach students sign making, graphic design, CAD/CAM, apparel decoration, manufacturing, and package design and prototyping.

Tech Directions Books & Media
www.techdirections.com/products.html; matt@techdirections.com
PO Box 8623, Ann Arbor, MI 48107
800-530-9673 x300; Fax: 734-975-2787

Need resources for machinist training? We have books, DVDs, CD-ROMs, and software that provide instruction in cutting tools, cover properties and uses of metals, contain formulas most often used by machinists, and provide essential reference material.

VMS Inc.
www.vms-online.com; mike@vms-online.com
805 Airway Dr., Allegan, MI 49010
269-673-2200, Fax 269-673-9509

Computer Technology

aHa logo

aHa Communications Inc.
www.HomesOfOurOwn.org; purchase info: BHOOO@aha-comm.com
225 N. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314
202-640-2049; Fax 877-242-2141

Building Homes of Our Own is now liquidating our inventory of interactive CD-ROM games—only $12.60. Includes five-year site license, teachers guide. Over 30,000 games distributed to teachers, kids, and professionals. Provides a macro look at home building from land purchase through construction. Three levels of play, games saved on server.

Electricity & Electronics

All Electronics logo

All Electronics Corp.
www.allelectronics.com
14928 Oxnard St., Van Nuys, CA 91411
800-826-5432; Fax 818-2653

The electronic surplus store lives on. All Electronics continues the tradition of surplus electronic stores of the past. Many unusual “one of a kind” items, along with most of the basic parts needed for your electronic projects. Stop by our website to see our extensive inventory. Discount prices, fast shipping. Government PO accepted.

 

Energy Concepts, Inc.
www.eci-info.com; ecisales1@ecimail.com
404 Washington Blvd., Mundelein, IL 60060
800-621-1247

Energy Concepts’ complete series of electronics courses cover basic electrical circuits through advanced electronic technology. Our industrial training systems are designed to enable students to develop relevant and employable skills. Our courses ensure that your students will have the knowledge and hands-on experience for a challenging and rewarding career.

VMS Inc.
www.vms-online.com; mike@vms-online.com
805 Airway Dr., Allegan, MI 49010
269-673-2200, Fax 269-673-9509

Graphic & Communications Technology

Roland DGA Corp.
www.rolanddga.com; info@rolanddga.com
15363 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618
800-542-2307; Fax 949-727-2112

Roland offers the tools and technology to teach students 21st-century skills. Developed by a team of technical educators, the Roland Education Workbench provides complete STEM education solutions to teach students sign making, graphic design, CAD/CAM, apparel decoration, manufacturing, and package design and prototyping..

VMS Inc.
www.vms-online.com; mike@vms-online.com
805 Airway Dr., Allegan, MI 49010
269-673-2200, Fax 269-673-9509

Agricultural Tech

Applied Math/English

Assessment/Grading

Automotive/Auto Body/Small Engine/ Diesel

Biotechnology

Books

Building Trades/Construction/HVAC&R

CAD/Drafting/Design

Career/Technical/Vo-Ed

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Robotics

Safety & Maintenance Equipment

Science/Applied Science

STEM

Sustainability

Technology Education

Welding

Woodworking

CNC/CAM/Machining & Metalworking

Computer Technology

Electricity & Electronics

Graphic & Communications Technology

Hydraulics/Pneumatics

Manufacturing/CIM/FMS

Multimedia Curriculum

Pre-Engineering/Engineering

Hydraulics/Pneumatics

Pinnacle logo

Pinnacle Systems, Inc.
www.pinnaclesystems.com; sales@pinnaclessystems.com
PO Box 100088, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
412-262-3950; Fax 412-262-4055

The road to your total safety solution begins with Pinnacle Systems! We provide a complete line of presence-sensing hazardous industrial machine guards and controls. Products include safety light curtains, safety mat systems, ergonomic palm buttons, safety PL Cs, safety electrical interlocks, Lazer guarding systems, and interfacing with control reliable valves. All products are manufactured in the U.S.

VMS Inc.
www.vms-online.com; mike@vms-online.com
805 Airway Dr., Allegan, MI 49010
269-673-2200, Fax 269-673-9509

Manufacturing/CIM/FMS

intelitek, Inc.
www.intelitek.com; sales@intelitek.com
444 E. Industrial Park Dr., Manchester, NH 03109
603-625-8600; Fax 603-625-2137

Multimedia Curriculum

aHa logo

aHa Communications Inc.
www.HomesOfOurOwn.org; purchase info: BHOOO@aha-comm.com
225 N. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314
202-640-2049; Fax 877-242-2141

Building Homes of Our Own is now liquidating our inventory of interactive CD-ROM games—only $12.60. Includes five-year site license, teachers guide. Over 30,000 games distributed to teachers, kids, and professionals. Provides a macro look at home building from land purchase through construction. Three levels of play, games saved on server.

VMS Inc.
www.vms-online.com; mike@vms-online.com
805 Airway Dr., Allegan, MI 49010
269-673-2200, Fax 269-673-9509

Pre-Engineering/Engineering

Energy Concepts, Inc.
www.eci-info.com; ecisales@ecimail.com
404 Washington Blvd., Mundelein, IL 60060
800-621-1247

ECI’s Engineering Principles program features quality laboratory text and hands-on labs in Introduction to Engineering, Precision Measurement, Electrical Circuits, Mechanisms, Fluid Systems, and Alternative Energy Systems. Let Energy Concepts help meet your science, technology, engineering, and math needs (STEM).

intelitek, Inc.
www.intelitek.com; sales@intelitek.com
444 E. Industrial Park Dr., Manchester, NH 03109
603-625-8600; Fax 603-625-2137

Solidworks logo

D.S. SolidWorks Corp.
www.solidworks.com; Christine.morse@3DS.com
300 Baker Ave., Concord, MA 01742
978-371-5011; Fax 978-371-5088

Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp., a Dassault Systèmes S.A. subsidiary, develops and markets software for design, analysis, product data management, and documentation. It is the leading supplier of 3D CAD technology, giving teams intuitive, high-performing software that helps them design better products.

Tech Directions Books & Media
www.techdirections.com/projects.html; matt@techdirections.com
PO Box 8623, Ann Arbor, MI 48107
800-530-9673 x300; Fax: 734-975-2787

Our On-Demand Classroom Projects make teaching pre-engineering concepts fun! Choose from hundreds of exciting low-cost activities that can be downloaded, copied, and used in your classroom—all on the same day.

VMS Inc.
www.vms-online.com; mike@vms-online.com
805 Airway Dr., Allegan, MI 49010
269-673-2200, Fax 269-673-9509

Robotics

All Electronics logo

All Electronics Corp.
www.allelectronics.com
14928 Oxnard St., Van Nuys, CA 91411
800-826-5432; Fax 818-2653

The electronic surplus store lives on. All Electronics continues the tradition of surplus electronic stores of the past. Many unusual “one of a kind” items, along with most of the basic parts needed for your electronic projects. Stop by our website to see our extensive inventory. Discount prices, fast shipping. Government PO accepted.

intelitek, Inc.
www.intelitek.com; sales@intelitek.com
444 E. Industrial Park Dr., Manchester, NH 03109
603-625-8600; Fax 603-625-2137

Pinnacle logo

Pinnacle Systems, Inc.
www.pinnaclesystems.com; sales@pinnaclessystems.com
PO Box 100088, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
412-262-3950; Fax 412-262-4055

The road to your total safety solution begins with Pinnacle Systems! We provide a complete line of presence-sensing hazardous industrial machine guards and controls. Products include safety light curtains, safety mat systems, ergonomic palm buttons, safety PL Cs, safety electrical interlocks, Lazer guarding systems, and interfacing with control reliable valves. All products are manufactured in the U.S

Safety & Maintenance Equipment

Pinnacle logo

Pinnacle Systems, Inc.
www.pinnaclesystems.com; sales@pinnaclessystems.com
PO Box 100088, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
412-262-3950; Fax 412-262-4055

The road to your total safety solution begins with Pinnacle Systems! We provide a complete line of presence-sensing hazardous industrial machine guards and controls. Products include safety light curtains, safety mat systems, ergonomic palm buttons, safety PL Cs, safety electrical interlocks, Lazer guarding systems, and interfacing with control reliable valves. All products are manufactured in the U.S

Science/Applied Science

Energy Concepts, Inc.
www.eci-info.com; ecisales1@ecimail.com
404 Washington Blvd., Mundelein, IL 60060
800-621-1247

Provide a practical and effective laboratory environment for your students in applied sciences. ECI quality classroom solutions and equipment packages are available for physics, material science, and biology/chemistry. Let ECI help meet your science, technology, engineering, and math needs (STEM).

Tech Directions Books & Media
www.techdirections.com/postersscience.html; matt@techdirections.com
PO Box 8623, Ann Arbor, MI 48107
800-530-9673 x300; Fax: 734-975-2787

When you display the Heroes of Science and Technology posters, you’ll not only decorate but educate as well. Students learn about these gifted men and women through brief biographies and timelines. From Faraday and Einstein to Newton and Grace Hopper—we have all the greatest minds!

STEM

Energy Concepts, Inc.
www.eci-info.com; ecisales1@ecimail.com
404 Washington Blvd., Mundelein, IL 60060
800-621-1247

Energy Concepts is a proud partner of the STEM academy. Energy Concepts programs are STEM compliant.

intelitek logo

intelitek, Inc.
www.intelitek.com
444 E. Industrial Park Dr., Manchester, NH 03109
603-625-8600; Fax 603-625-2137

Roland DGA Corp.
www.rolanddga.com; info@rolanddga.com
15363 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618
800-542-2307; Fax 949-727-2112

Roland offers the tools and technology to teach students 21st-century skills. Developed by a team of technical educators, the Roland Education Workbench provides complete STEM education solutions to teach students sign making, graphic design, CAD/CAM, apparel decoration, manufacturing, and package design and prototyping.

Solidworks logo

D.S. SolidWorks Corp.
www.solidworks.com; Christine.morse@3DS.com
300 Baker Ave., Concord, MA 01742
978-371-5011; Fax 978-371-5088

Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp., a Dassault Systèmes S.A. subsidiary, develops and markets software for design, analysis, product data management, and documentation. It is the leading supplier of 3D CAD technology, giving teams intuitive, high-performing software that helps them design better products.

VMS Inc.
www.vms-online.com; mike@vms-online.com
805 Airway Dr., Allegan, MI 49010
269-673-2200, Fax 269-673-9509

Sustainability

Solidworks logo

D.S. SolidWorks Corp.
www.solidworks.com; Christine.morse@3DS.com
300 Baker Ave., Concord, MA 01742
978-371-5011; Fax 978-371-5088

Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp., a Dassault Systèmes S.A. subsidiary, develops and markets software for design, analysis, product data management, and documentation. It is the leading supplier of 3D CAD technology, giving teams intuitive, high-performing software that helps them design better products.

 

Technology Education

Tech Directions Books & Media
www.techdirections.com/products.html; matt@techdirections.com
PO Box 8623, Ann Arbor, MI 48107
800-530-9673 x300; Fax: 734-975-2787

We have great books by award-winning author Dennis Karwatka, stunning posters, and hundreds of exciting On-Demand Classroom Projects to help make teaching Technology Education fun for you and your students!

Welding

VMS Inc.
www.vms-online.com; mike@vms-online.com
805 Airway Dr., Allegan, MI 49010
269-673-2200, Fax 269-673-9509

Woodworking

VMS Inc.
www.vms-online.com; mike@vms-online.com
805 Airway Dr., Allegan, MI 49010
269-673-2200, Fax 269-673-9509

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