Company About
Established in 1944 and headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa, HNI Corporation specializes in the production and distribution of office furnishings and residential heating goods, primarily across the United States. The company's operations are divided into two distinct segments. The Workplace Furnishings segment provides a comprehensive array of furniture for commercial and home offices. This includes both modular and freestanding furniture systems, diverse seating options, storage solutions, tables, and integrated architectural components. These offerings are marketed under prominent brand names such as HON, Allsteel, Beyond, Gunlocke, Maxon, HBF, OFM, Respawn, Lamex, and HNI India. Sales channels for this segment are broad, encompassing independent dealerships, wholesalers, office supply distributors, e-commerce platforms, direct sales to end-users, and contracts with federal, state, and local government bodies. Conversely, the Residential Building Products segment focuses on a variety of hearth products designed primarily for domestic settings. Its portfolio features fireplaces, inserts, stoves, facings, and related accessories that operate on gas, wood, electric, or pellet fuel. Key brands within this segment include Heatilator, Heat & Glo, Majestic, Monessen, Quadra-Fire, Harman, Vermont Castings, PelPro, SimpliFire, The Outdoor GreatRoom Company, and Stellar. Products from this division reach consumers through independent dealers and distributors, alongside HNI Corporation's own network of distribution centers and retail outlets.
