There is a moment that every educator lives for: the instant a student “gets it,” and an abstract idea comes to life. The “A-HA!” moment. It happens hundreds of times a day in our labs around the globe. Our Learning Systems are unlike any you've seen before and they deliver potent learning in an exciting environment.
Our Global Learning Center partner, The Byron Center Public Schools, features seven labs using our learning systems. We offer monthly tours and professional development training at this Blue Ribbon school.
Nobody understands your needs and what happens in “shops” more than PAXTON/PATTERSON. We've been serving industrial educators since the early 1900's. We're an American institution you can depend on for knowledgeable tool guys, great value, and a huge inventory.
Paxton/Patterson Announces Partnership with the National Assocation of Women in Construction

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Paxton/Patterson Announces Our Annual National Exhibit Schedule


Construction Trades Program



Now Closed-Captioned

Two New Paxton ActionLABS®


Alternative Energy
Forensic Science

Completely Updated Including Extensive Career Exploration



Paxton/Patterson has moved after 34 years at the same location – our new building is great!

Our new address is
7523 S. Sayre Avenue
Chicago, IL 60638


Our phone and fax numbers remain the same.


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