KBM Workspace and Hogue, both premier Knoll dealerships headquartered in San Jose and San Francisco respectively, announced today that they have merged, resulting in a combined entity to be known as KBM-Hogue.
The merger creates an industry-leading, full-service office furniture dealership with operations in San Jose, San Francisco, and Sacramento, representing the largest Knoll dealership in Northern California. This transaction enables KBM-Hogue to leverage complementary areas of strength; including groundbreaking design, high-touch customer service, and flawless execution. The combined operations, expanded footprint, and economies of scale strengthens KBM-Hogue’s market presence. Thus, enabling the company to achieve faster growth as a stronger, more competitive single company.
“This merger is an affirmation of the fact that KBM-Hogue is greater together – a true synergy” said Stan Vuckovich, Chief Executive Officer at KBM Workspace. “KBM-Hogue will leverage their combined expertise in multiple vertical markets, enhancing our clients overall experience. Combining our larger geographic footprint and greater operating efficiencies, we become greater together.”
KBM-Hogue will be led by Vuckovich as CEO. His focus will be on guiding the company’s growth, and continuing to develop its strategic vision. Under his leadership, KBM Workspace increased revenue by 6X since 2009.
Jonathan Gaber, of Hogue said, “I am excited about the possibilities that this merger brings to the entire KBM-Hogue team. As a larger and stronger company in a vibrant industry, KBM-Hogue will be able to offer our talented employees many paths to career success while taking the company to new heights.” “This merger fulfills one of our original goals-to ensure and expand the Hogue model of success by combining two outstanding organizations that have a proven record of employee and client care.”, shared David Boggs, of Hogue.
“KBM-Hogue creates an important strategic partner to Knoll, leveraging our award-winning design, pacesetting research and leading edge service in the Northern California commercial, healthcare and educational markets," said Mike Benigno, Divisional Vice President at Knoll. “Both KBM and Hogue have been consistently among the top-performing Knoll dealerships in the nation. This new entity brings together the right talent and expertise to continue to serve our clients and build new relationships.”