Type: Public
On the web: http://www.knoll.com
Employees: 3,006
Employee growth: (5.4%)

From the Bauhaus style to business chic, Knoll has designs on the furniture market. The firm makes a variety of distinctively designed, curvilinear office furniture and related accessories, including office systems (aka cubicles). Its products are sold under such names as Equity, Antenna, AutoStrada, Reff Profiles, Morrison, Template, Wa, and Currents. Other items include ergonomic seating, tables and desks, and filing systems. Founded in 1938, it offers an upscale line of designed furniture (KnollStudio), computer and desk accessories (KnollExtra), and fabric and leather upholstery (KnollTextiles). The company markets its products directly and through some 210 independent dealers in North America and Europe.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2010:
Sales: $809.5M
One year growth: 3.8%
Net income: $28.0M
Income growth: 2.5%

Officers:
Chairman: Burton B. Staniar
CEO and Director: Andrew B. Cogan
EVP and CFO: Barry L. McCabe

Competitors:
Herman Miller
HNI
Steelcase

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