Our Company
Building Enduring Display Solutions Since 1924
Our Heritage
W.E. Neal Slate Company was founded in 1924 by Wallace Edwin Neal after the closure of the Minneapolis Natural Slate Company. He established an independent business focused on supplying high-quality slate blackboards and architectural slate products to schools and institutions across the Midwest.
In its early years, the company produced slate chalkboards alongside roofing, flooring, laboratory tabletops, and other stone products, later adding installation services and cork tackboards. As materials and building needs evolved, W.E. Neal Slate Company expanded beyond slate into a broader range of visual display solutions and was incorporated in 1955.
Today, that legacy continues through a disciplined approach to materials, fabrication, and design. Rooted in Minnesota manufacturing, W.E. Neal Slate Company remains committed to building dependable visual display solutions for classrooms, workplaces, and institutional environments.
What We Make
Neal Slate manufactures a comprehensive range of visual presentation and display products, built to order with precision and consistency. Our product offerings include:
• Whiteboards & Glass Markerboards
• Tackboards & Chalkboards
• Display & Trophy Cases
• Modular Wall Systems
• Breakout Spaces
As an original manufacturer, we control materials, fabrication, and quality throughout the process. This allows us to deliver reliable performance, consistent lead times, and products that integrate cleanly into new construction and renovation projects.
Quality You Can Trust
Quality is foundational to everything we build. Neal Slate products are designed for long-term use in demanding environments such as schools, offices, and public facilities.
Our porcelain enamel steel writing surfaces are manufactured in-house and backed by a lifetime surface warranty. Proven construction methods, durable materials, and careful assembly ensure that our products maintain clarity, structural integrity, and appearance over time.
Why Choose Us
Discover the reasons that set us apart.
Custom Manufacturing
Every Neal Slate product is built to order. We are not limited to standard sizes, finishes, or configurations. From classrooms to complex institutional projects, we design and manufacture visual display solutions that fit exact specifications, spaces, and performance requirements.
Local, Regional Support
Neal Slate is the only porcelain enamel steel markerboard and tackboard manufacturer serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Local manufacturing means faster lead times, direct delivery, reduced freight damage, and responsive support throughout the life of the project.
Certified & Trusted Partner
We are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE), helping schools, municipalities, and builders meet procurement and diversity goals without compromising quality or service. Our long-standing relationships are built on reliability, accountability, and trust.
BUILT LOCALLY. BUILT TO LAST.
Let’s Build the Right Solution for Your Space
From custom whiteboards and tackboards to display cases and modular wall systems, Neal Slate designs and manufactures visual display solutions built for daily use and long-term performance. Our team works directly with schools, architects, builders, and facility managers to deliver solutions that fit the space, the schedule, and the budget.