HNI (NYSE:HNI) (NYSE:HNI) is a workplace and residential building products company headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa. Its workplace furnishings business designs and manufactures office furniture and related products, including desks, seating, tables, storage, architectural products and workplace accessories. The company serves businesses, government organizations, education institutions and other commercial customers through brands such as HON, Allsteel, Gunlocke, HBF and OFM.
HNI also operates Hearth & Home Technologies, a manufacturer of hearth products for residential and commercial applications. Its offerings include gas, electric and wood-burning fireplaces, inserts, stoves and related accessories sold under brands including Heat & Glo, Heatilator, Majestic, Quadra-Fire and Vermont Castings.
The company was founded in 1944 as Home-O-Nize and was later known as HON Industries before adopting the HNI Corporation name in 2004. HNI serves customers primarily in North America, with products distributed through dealers, retail channels, online outlets and direct commercial sales. Jeffrey D. Lorenger serves as HNI’s president and chief executive officer.
