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Teknion is a Canadian-based designer, manufacturer and marketer of office furniture systems and related products, including storage and filing, seating, casegoods, tables and ergonomic furniture.

Established in 1981, Teknion now employs over 3,600 people worldwide and has approximately 3 million square feet of facilities, including manufacturing plants, showrooms, corporate headquarters and sales offices. Based in Toronto, Teknion operates 22 manufacturing facilities in Canada, one in the U.S. and three in Malaysia. 

The introduction in 1983 of Teknion’s flexible and configurable T/O/S office system helped transform the furniture industry. The company’s products are now sold in over 50 countries through a network of more than 385 authorized dealers. Teknion has a rapidly growing North American market presence and continues to expand into South and Central America, the Caribbean, Pacific Rim, Asia and Europe. Clients range from Fortune 500 companies to smaller, entrepreneurial businesses. 

Teknion products address the full range of workplace criteria - supporting the complex integration of people and technology, facilitating productivity, and creating an attractive workplace for millions of people working in Teknion environments around the world. Recognized as a leader in office furniture design, Teknion offers its clients sophisticated products for the technology-driven office.

Teknion continues to win prestigious industry awards in recognition for product design and innovation excellence. Teknion was named Canada’s 2001 Exporter of the Year at a ceremony organized by the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters association. Presented by International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew, the prestigious award honoured the company’s success in international markets and its contribution to the Canadian economy.

Teknion is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol TKN.