Dry erase

History: In 1995 schools started to see a drastic change in teaching materials with the introduction of the white board. This board was a lot safer for the children because it was discovered that chalk dust was not good to breathe in. This board replaced the black and green boards that students had grown accustomed to seeing on a daily basis. From this point forward more and more students would grow used to seeing the white board and colorful markers that have become a common classroom tool. In more recent years the introduction of the smart board has also changed the learning surface that students see in the classroom. This, like the dry erase board, is usually a smooth white surface but instead of just a surface to write on, this is more of a PC screen and overhead projector screen in one.

Sales/ Profits

• Sales: $5,864.6M
• One year growth: 1.8%
• Net income: $125.2M
• Income growth: (57.2%)

In the last fiscal year the company that makes Expo markers (the largest company in terms of sales of dry erases products) had an annual sales number of $5,864,600 and the company had grown at an annual rate of 1.8% according to answers.com

Major/Brands

Markers have revolutionized the way teachers and students have come together to grow within their learning community. This is more effective and efficient than the obsolete chalkboard and chalk. By carrying over to the new more profound markers many companies are supplying teachers with markers around the country. Two of the top and most reputable dry erase brands are ‘’Expo and Crayola’’. Both markers vary from color and vibrancy, and as well as many other factors that make a good dry erase marker.