Knowles Corporation

Knowles Corporation is a technology company that designs and manufactures high-performance electronic components. It operates in two segments: Precision Devices (PD) and Medtech & Specialty Audio (MSA). The PD segment focuses on custom capacitors and RF solutions for defense, industrial, medtech, and electrification/energy markets. The MSA segment produces balanced armature speakers and microphones for hearing health and specialty audio applications. Key products include film, electrolytic, and mica capacitors, as well as RF and microwave filters. The company serves OEMs, contract manufacturers, and distributors across defense, medtech, electric vehicle, industrial, and communications markets.

Knowles Corporation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol KN. Its shares are traded in US dollars (USD). The company is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, United States, and its primary listing is on the NYSE, a major US stock exchange.

Knowles Corporation operates in the Technology sector and is classified under the Electronic Components industry. This means the company designs and manufactures electronic parts and devices that are used in a wide range of applications, from defense and medical technology to electric vehicles and industrial equipment. Its products include capacitors, RF filters, and audio components, which are essential building blocks in electronic systems.

Knowles Corporation is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, United States. The company serves customers globally, including in Asia, the United States, Europe, and the rest of the Americas. Its primary markets are defense, medtech, electric vehicle, industrial, and communications. Knowles sells its products through OEMs, contract manufacturers, suppliers, sales representatives, and distributors, ensuring a broad reach across multiple industries and geographies.

Knowles Corporation generates revenue through two main business segments. The Precision Devices (PD) segment earns money by custom designing and delivering high-performance capacitor products and RF solutions for defense, industrial, medtech, and electrification/energy markets. The Medtech & Specialty Audio (MSA) segment designs and manufactures balanced armature speakers and microphones for hearing health and specialty audio applications, serving medtech and industrial markets. The company sells its products directly to OEMs and through contract manufacturers, sales representatives, and distributors, with a focus on high-reliability components for critical applications.