LIAT
LIAT is a U.S. commercial furniture manufacturer founded in 2009, designing and producing modern office, library, and computer lab furniture for B2B customers. It now operates as a subsidiary of Palmer Hamilton, LLC following acquisition.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersTroutman, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
LIAT firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LIAT
- Legal name
- LIAT Furniture
- Website
- https://liatfurniture.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- LIAT is a U.S. commercial furniture manufacturer founded in 2009, designing and producing modern office, library, and computer lab furniture for B2B customers. It now operates as a subsidiary of Palmer Hamilton, LLC following acquisition.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
LIAT industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Office Furniture
- NAICS
- Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (3372), Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (337127)
- SIC
- Office Furniture (2520), Public Bldg & Related Furniture (2531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Classroom & Student Furniture (Desks, Chairs, Tables, Storage) (EDAEAIAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Library & Media Center Furniture & Equipment (Shelving, Carts, Media Hardware) (EDAEAIAE)
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Where LIAT is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Troutman
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
LIAT business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Furniture Sales: LIAT generates revenue through the sale of office furniture products, including modern office furniture. As a furniture company, revenue is primarily derived from one-time product sales to business customers.
Go-to-market motion1 record
LIAT product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LIAT is a furniture company that designs and manufactures modern office furniture solutions for commercial spaces, including libraries, computer labs, and professional workspaces. Following its acquisition by Palmer Hamilton, LLC, the company continues to deliver high-quality products and services to its business customers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Office Furniture Modern office furniture solutions for commercial spaces, including desks, seating, and workspace furniture designed for city environments and professional settings such as libraries and computer labs.
Companies that use LIAT
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
LIAT technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
LIAT partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- PalmerHamilton, LLCcoreLIAT Furniture has been acquired by PalmerHamilton, LLC, a leader in innovative furniture solutions. LIAT continues to serve customers with the same high-quality products and exceptional service under the new ownership. The acquisition enables LIAT to leverage PalmerHamilton's resources while maintaining its brand and service standards.
LIAT competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Palmer Hamilton LLC: Parent company of LIAT and self-described leader in innovative furniture solutions. Palmer Hamilton operates broadly in institutional and commercial furniture, with overlapping product lines, the same B2B contract channel, and now absorbs LIAT's library and computer lab portfolio. Comparable as the strategic acquirer and most directly aligned incumbent.
- HNI Corporation (The HON Company / Allsteel): Large US office furniture manufacturer with deep institutional and government contract presence. Competes with LIAT in the general office furniture segment through brands like HON and Allsteel, but at significantly greater scale and broader product breadth.
- KI (Krueger International): Major contract furniture manufacturer serving education, healthcare, and workplace markets with desks, seating, and tables. Comparable to LIAT in institutional furniture with overlapping customer types but at substantially larger scale and broader portfolio.
- Haworth Inc. Global office and institutional furniture manufacturer with a substantial contract and education vertical. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for institutional bids, though Haworth's portfolio extends well beyond LIAT's niche scope.
- Steelcase Inc. Largest office furniture manufacturer in the US with broad workplace and education portfolios. Overlaps with LIAT's office furniture segment but at far greater scale, with much deeper design, dealer, and global distribution capabilities.
Direct peers
- Virco Mfg. Corporation: US manufacturer of indoor furniture for educational and commercial markets, with a strong focus on classroom desks, chairs, tables, and computer lab furniture. Directly comparable to LIAT in product category, institutional customer base, and the design-plus-manufacture model.
- Smith System Manufacturing Company: Specialty manufacturer of classroom, computer lab, and maker-space furniture for K-12 and higher education. Overlaps directly with LIAT's library and computer lab focus, serving the same institutional procurement channel with comparable product lines.
- Bretford Manufacturing: Manufacturer of furniture and mobility solutions specifically for computer labs, classrooms, and learning spaces. Highly comparable to LIAT's computer lab and institutional library offerings, with a shared education-focused go-to-market.
- Demco Inc. Supplier of furniture, equipment, and supplies specifically for libraries, schools, and learning environments. Direct overlap with LIAT's library and media center furniture product line, serving the same institutional procurement buyers.
Regional players
- National Office Furniture (Kimball International): US-based contract office furniture manufacturer serving commercial and institutional buyers. Comparable to LIAT's office furniture segment through similar B2B contract channels, though more concentrated in workplace than library or computer lab verticals.
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LIAT leadership team
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LIAT funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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LIAT M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about LIAT
What does LIAT do?
LIAT is a furniture company that designs and manufactures modern office furniture solutions for commercial spaces, including libraries, computer labs, and professional workspaces. Following its acquisition by Palmer Hamilton, LLC, the company continues to deliver high-quality products and services to its business customers.
Is LIAT a public or private company?
LIAT is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was LIAT founded?
LIAT was founded in 2009. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is LIAT based?
LIAT is headquartered in Troutman, United States, in the North America region.
How does LIAT make money?
One revenue line is on record: furniture Sales.
Who are LIAT's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Palmer Hamilton LLC, HNI Corporation (The HON Company / Allsteel), KI (Krueger International), Haworth Inc. and Steelcase Inc.. Direct peers are Virco Mfg. Corporation, Smith System Manufacturing Company, Bretford Manufacturing and Demco Inc.. National Office Furniture (Kimball International) is listed as a regional player.
Does LIAT have an API?
No public API is recorded for LIAT.
What industry is LIAT in?
LIAT's product category is Commercial Office Furniture. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAEAIAA, Classroom & Student Furniture (Desks, Chairs, Tables, Storage), with a secondary code of EDAEAIAE, Library & Media Center Furniture & Equipment (Shelving, Carts, Media Hardware). Its NAICS code is 3372 and its SIC code is 2520.