Knape & Vogt

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing (KV) believes in easy access to your drawers -- and all your stuff -- whether it's at home or the office. The company makes drawer slides, shelving systems, closet rods, and other storage-related hardware items. It also offers kitchen and bath storage products from its Real Solutions for Real Life brand and ergonomic office products from its idea@WORK brand. KV sells mostly to original equipment manufacturers, office furniture retailers, hardware chains, and specialty distributors in the US and Canada, but it also sells directly to consumers and government agencies. The company is owned by private equity firm Wind Point Partners.