Company Description

Knowles Corp. manufactures communication infrastructure components. It engages in the business of supplying advanced micro-acoustic, specialty components, and human interface solutions in the mobile communications, consumer electronics, medical technology, military, aerospace and other industrial markets. The company operates through two segments include: Mobile Consumer Electronics and Specialty Components. The Mobile Consumer Electronics segment designs and manufactures innovative acoustic products, including microphones, speakers, receivers, and integrated modules used in several applications that serve the handset, tablet and other consumer electronic markets. The Specialty Components segment specializes in the design and manufacture of specialized electronic components used in medical and life science applications, as well as high-performance solutions and components used in communications infrastructure and a wide variety of other markets. The company was founded by Hugh Knowles in 1946 and is headquartered in Itasca, IL. [Source: MarketWatch]

Company Website: http://www.knowles.com