Werner Acquires Knaack

[Wednesday, September 26, 2012]  Werner Co. has acquired 100% of the ownership of Knaack LLC, a unit of Emerson’s Commercial & Residential Solutions business. The acquisition brings to Werner the industry leading KNAACK and WEATHER GUARD brands, which will both compliment and expand Werner’s product offering in the professional channel.

Based in Crystal Lake, IL, Knaack is the leading manufacturer of jobsite storage equipment, including storage chests, workstations, rolling workbenches and hand tool boxes marketed under the KNAACK brand. The Company also markets a complete line of truck and van equipment, including drawer units, shelving and cabinets, and racks for full size and compact pickups, vans and utility vehicles, under the WEATHER GUARD brand. Read More ...