General Info

Back in 1948 Jerry Hicks and Warren Ashby founded Hicks-Ashby Company as a school supply and equipment dealer. In the beginning the company warehoused and marketed a complete line of consumable school supplies, in addition they offered school furniture and equipment. The sales force traveled the entire states of Kansas and Missouri.In 1961, Hicks-Ashby was sold to Stephenson's School Supply in Lincoln, Nebraska but continued to operate as a separate identity. The company was sold in 1969 to the employees and investors and became a closely held corporation. Under the current leadership, the company continues to be a closely held corporation.1972 brought fundamental changes in the company's marketing strategy as sales of supplies were discontinued in favor of concentrating on school furniture and related equipment.Today the company has continued to evolve into a contract market supplier. Hicks-Ashby Company offers furniture and equipment for laboratories, libraries, and schools. Besides education, there is a heavy emphasis on the industrial, commercial, and health care markets.Our clientele ranges from Education, Government, Healthcare, Laboratory to Library and Corporate markets. Attention to detail, quality products, timely installations and our hands-on approach allows us to "Exceed Expectations" where our clients are concerned.