The Ghent contract provides white boards, glass boards, display cases, space division furniture, and partitions that enhance educational spaces for communication, collaboration, and learning. Because all Ghent products are carefully constructed with durable materials, E&I members benefit from products that are guaranteed to last for years to come.
With more than 40 years of crafting innovative and customizable products, Ghent specializes in creating blended solutions for education spaces. Products are delivered on time and hassle-free, with experience backed by exceptional customer service.
Ghent’s sustainability initiative encompasses everything from the water-based paints and stains they select, to the lamination components and fabric selection for their tackable surfaces. Ghent works hard to minimize their impact on the planet through sustainable manufacturing processes. Ghent’s designs take this into account by ensuring their products exceed the user’s functionality requirements for durability and extended life.
As a result of their strong stance on sustainability, Ghent has earned BIFMA Level® 2 Certification. By considering functionality, aesthetics, and environmental performance in each product design, Ghent is able to satisfy customer demand while offering products that meet strict third party environmental certifications.
The E&I Economic Benefit Model™ (EBM) is a powerful tool that your institution can use to measure and communicate the overall value of its procurement activities. This benefit is derived from three key areas:
Using the EBM, each of E&I’s more than 215 competitively solicited contracts have been scored with a Total Economic Benefit™ (TEB) to member institutions.
The TEB of this Ghent contract is in the range of 3.0-10.0%.
Total Economic Benefit of this Contract:
The Economic Benefit Model TEB is determined from baseline cost comparisons using historical data, competitive intelligence, market benchmarking, vendor quotes, and related criteria.
To learn more, visit EBM or contact your E&I Member Representative.
NOTE: This contract predates the launch of the Economic Benefit Model (EBM) and has not yet been subjected to the Model’s rigorous calculation. The Total Economic Benefit (TEB) above currently represents an average savings based on a limited number of data points.
Please check back soon! A full EBM calculation of this contract is pending, and this page will be updated accordingly.
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Contact Ghent | 2999 Henkle Drive, Lebanon, OH 45036 | P: 800.543.0550
Contact Ghent via email and identify yourself as an E&I member | cx@gmicompanies.com
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Prior to a product being returned and credit issued, a return authorization number must be obtained from Ghent Customer Service. Return authorization numbers expire 30 days from the date issued. Return authorization is not issued for merchandise after 90 days from the date of invoice. All returns are subject to a 25% restocking fee. All merchandise must be returned freight prepaid. All merchandise must be in resaleable condition. Collect shipments are not accepted and will be refused. No credit will be issued for abused or customer damaged merchandise. Custom orders, Health & Safety products, PDQ series, horizontal sliders, headliner series boards, Deco Aurora series and fabric board, and vinyl boards are not returnable.
Ghent endeavors to expedite all orders to customers as quickly as possible. Most products are made to order and therefore orders can only be cancelled within 24 hours of receipt of order. After 24 hours, orders can only be cancelled at Ghent’s consent. If a request for cancellation is made after the 24-hour period, a return freight charge and 25% restock fee may apply.
Supplier replaces and ships out 90% of products under warranty claims in under 48 hours. Custom products and a few select lines will be expedited to decrease lead times for any defects found under warranty standards.
50-year warranty for glass boards, porcelain whiteboards, and hygienic whiteboards. 10-year warranty for bulletin boards, conference cabinets, Ghent graphic whiteboards, message centers, mobile glassboards, non-magnetic whiteboards and partitions. 1-year warranty on back-to-work partition extenders, tablets and clear mobile dividers. Limited Lifetime Warranty on Waddell display and space division furniture. Limited Lifetime Warranty on VividBoard graphic whiteboards, glassboards, and mobiles.
Deliveries to central receiving location, multi-campus locations, campus buildings, departments, etc. Delivery frequencies: daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed. Delivery may be based on storeroom delivery, Just-in-Time agreements, drop shipments, delivered and installed. Normal delivery must be accomplished at established times set by the member. On-time delivery (defined as delivery within specified time frame after order placement) shall be maintained at 95% or greater. Orders will be defined as late without approved notification. Supplier may expedite delivery to ensure no shortage of product during install. Title and risk of loss shall pass to member at FOB destination point or after installation by authorized dealer/rep and shall not pass to member until receipt and acceptance of products at point of delivery and or installation. Products furnished shall be delivered FOB destination, Full Freight Allowed; Supplier pays freight based on specs outlined in Contract Documents.
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Ghent GRVT Press Release: Best of NeoCon Innovation Award
Gen Z’s preference for flexibility and connection inspires innovation in office furniture
Education Lookbook
Whiteboards and display cases
Design Elements for the Classroom
Improve student collaboration, information retention, and performance in school
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Sustainability
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