RH Contract

What RH Contract does

RH Contract is a Cincinnati, Ohio-based manufacturer's representative firm founded in 1986 (originally as Rytel & Associates) and rebranded in 2004 when current Principal and CEO Murray Holland assumed ownership. The company sells and specifies contract furniture, textiles, leather, acoustic products, and sound masking systems on behalf of roughly 14 third-party manufacturers, with an exclusive distribution arrangement for LogiSon Acoustic Network sound masking across five Midwest states. Its principal represented brands include HBF, Berco Designs, AKUSTUS, Oasis Berco, HBF Textiles, EKITTA, Uhuru Design, Sossego, Potocco, Teilen System Walls, Mio Culture, and Decibel International.

The firm's product portfolio spans three connected categories: contract and residential-grade furniture (seating, tables, case goods, metal furnishings, privacy pods); acoustic and sound masking systems, including the networked LogiSon platform with TARGET automatic tuning, small-zone loudspeaker control, digital zoning, and integrated paging/music; and complementary architectural interior products such as AKUSTUS acoustic panels (made with 60% post-consumer recycled content), Mio Culture baffles, and Teilen demountable wall systems.

RH Contract operates as a commission-based sales channel covering Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania, served by five geographically assigned account executives (Brett Schnirring, Kevin Keelan, Jeff Morgan, Jennifer Merkle Miller, and Murray Holland) supported by a small back-office team. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly listed; the firm maintains a working materials library and showroom at 316 W 4th Street in downtown Cincinnati. The company is privately held, founder-owned, has no disclosed investors, and generates revenue through manufacturer commissions on B2B project specifications for architecture and design firms, office furniture dealerships, independent interior designers, and facility management professionals.

Name

RH Contract

Legal name

RH Contract

Website

https://rhcontract.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RH Contract is a Cincinnati-based manufacturer's representative firm that sells and specifies contract furniture, textiles, acoustic products, and sound masking systems on behalf of roughly 14 manufacturers across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania, serving architecture and design firms, dealerships, interior designers, and facility managers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Contract Furniture & Acoustic Solutions Representation

NAICS

Building Material and Supplies Dealers (4441)

SIC

Wholesale-Furniture & Home Furnishings (5020)

akta.pro primary industry

Contract Administration Support (PO/Contract Compliance) (BPAAAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Retailer-Vendor Collaboration, Joint Business Planning (JBP) & Trade Terms Services (CRAOAOAJ), Vendor Sourcing & Contract Management (HSACAAAE)

Keywords

• Manufacturer's representative
• Contract furniture
• Sound masking
• Acoustic panels
• Commercial interiors

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Manufacturer's Representative Sales: RH Contract operates as a manufacturer's representative firm, earning commissions from the manufacturers they represent (HBF, Berco Designs, LogiSon, AKUSTUS, and others) for sales of contract furniture, acoustic solutions, sound masking systems, textiles, and related products.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

RH Contract is a Cincinnati-based manufacturer's representative firm that sells and specifies contract furniture, demountable wall systems, textiles, leather, acoustic panels, and sound masking systems on behalf of a curated portfolio of manufacturers (including HBF, Berco Designs, Teilen, AKUSTUS, LogiSon, and others) to commercial interiors customers across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania. The firm provides product specification consultation, technical acoustic surveys and installation oversight for sound masking projects, and ongoing sales representation services.

Product overview

RH Contract operates as a manufacturer's representative company offering furniture, textiles, acoustic products, and sound masking solutions. Founded in 1986 (originally Rytel & Associates) and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company represents American, Canadian, Italian, and South American manufacturers across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania. Their portfolio includes: (1) Sound Masking Solutions via LogiSon Acoustic Network and Modio for workplace acoustic privacy; (2) Acoustic Products including AKUSTUS panels, Mio Culture baffles/tiles, Decibel International soundproofing, and Teilen demountable walls; (3) Contract Furniture from HBF, Berco Designs, Oasis Berco, Sossego, Uhuru Design, and Potocco; (4) Textiles via HBF Textiles for upholstery and drapery; and (5) Metal Furnishings from Ekitta. The company serves architecture and design firms, office furniture dealerships, interior designers, and facility management professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LogiSon Acoustic Network (sound masking system) Centralized networked sound masking system with patented TARGET automatic tuning and zoned control of up to 144 zones from a single PC, designed to provide speech privacy and noise control in open offices, conference rooms, and healthcare settings. Sold and specified by RH Contract for commercial interiors projects across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania.
• HBF Contract Furniture Contract furniture line (HBF) represented by RH Contract and specified/sold to commercial interiors customers in the firm's six-state Midwest territory.
• Berco Designs Contract Furniture Tables and seating product line from Berco Designs represented and sold by RH Contract to commercial interiors customers.
• Oasis Berco Privacy Enclosures Privacy and acoustic enclosure product line from Oasis Berco represented and sold by RH Contract to commercial customers.
• Uhuru Design Bespoke Furniture Bespoke furniture line from Uhuru Design represented and sold by RH Contract to commercial interiors customers.
• Mio Culture Acoustic Products Acoustic product line from Mio Culture represented and sold by RH Contract to commercial customers.
• Teilen System Walls (demountable walls) Demountable wall systems from Teilen represented and sold by RH Contract for reconfigurable commercial interiors.
• AKUSTUS Acoustic Panels Acoustic panel product line from AKUSTUS represented and sold by RH Contract for commercial interiors noise control and aesthetic applications.
• HBF Textiles Textile product line from HBF Textiles represented and sold by RH Contract for commercial interiors upholstery and surface applications.
• Decibel International Sound Insulation Sound insulation product line from Decibel International represented and sold by RH Contract for commercial interiors acoustic isolation.
• Modio Hotel Sound Masking Modio hotel sound masking product line represented and sold by RH Contract for hospitality speech privacy applications.
• Ekitta Metal Furniture Metal furniture line from Ekitta represented and sold by RH Contract for commercial interiors.
• Sossego Brazilian Furniture Brazilian furniture line from Sossego represented and sold by RH Contract for commercial interiors.
• Potocco Italian Furniture Italian furniture line from Potocco represented and sold by RH Contract for commercial interiors.
• Acoustic Survey and Sound Masking Installation Oversight Onsite acoustic surveys and installation oversight service performed by RH Contract for LogiSon sound masking projects to ensure proper commissioning and performance across zones.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HBF (Hickory Business Furniture)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorth Carolina-based furniture manufacturer since 1981, producing seating, tables, and case goods for contract applications. Products include side/conference/guest seating, executive seating, lounge seating, occasional tables, and conference tables with a quality-first commitment.
• Berco DesignscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based table and seating manufacturer since 1969, headquartered in St. Louis, MO. Focuses on corporate, healthcare, government, education, and hospitality markets with 25+ table and seating styles. Manufactures and customizes their own products.
• LogiSon Acoustic NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorK.R. Moeller Associates sound masking technology with 45+ years of experience. Invented networked sound masking in 2003. RH Contract is exclusive distributor in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia.
• AKUSTUScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcoustic panel manufacturer producing wall coverings and ceiling fixtures. Panels contain microscopic air pockets that absorb sound. Made with 60% post-consumer recycled content from plastic water bottles, 100% recyclable.
• EKITTAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded 1991 by Mary Helen Pratte FIIDA. Texas-based manufacturer of metal furniture including tables with stone/glass tops, planters, benches, screens, and door pulls. Products are classic and timeless with emphasis on craftsmanship and quality materials.
• HBF TextilescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDivision of HBF organized in 1987. Supplies upholstery fabrics, leathers, drapery, and wall coverings to the contract industry. Products graded into HBF furniture or available COM/COL on other manufacturers' products.
• Oasis BercocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS manufacturer of privacy enclosures for open plan offices including Phone Booths, Hubs, and Privacy Pods. Offers broadest selection of finishes and options in the market. Products include Oasis Linear (straight edges) and Oasis Soft (upholstered residential feel).
• Uhuru DesignminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrooklyn-based furniture design firm founded in 2004, specializing in bespoke residential and high-end commercial furniture. Known for sustainable approach using reclaimed materials. Collections in Smithsonian and Brooklyn Museums. Focused on resimmercial aesthetic.
• Decibel InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean engineering company founded 2012 in Sofia, Bulgaria. One of the largest manufacturers of sound insulation and acoustic solutions available in 40+ countries. Specializes in soundproofing systems for homes, offices, clubs, studios, hotels, and industrial applications.
• Mio CultureminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded 2001 by the Salm brothers (Isaac and Jaime). Mission-driven design firm focused on merging business rigor with environmentally and socially progressive design. Products include ceiling baffles, room dividers, and acoustic tiles.
• Teilen System WallsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany with 40+ years of industry experience in US, Europe, and Latin America. Provides comprehensive design of office environments with advanced technology. System based on extruded aluminum bars fixed to floor and ceiling.
• SossegominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAward-winning Brazilian furniture, lighting and art manufacturer. Products are hand-crafted by craftsmen in Southern Brazil with eight separate sandings creating smooth finish. Uses only sustainably harvested wood; plants a tree for each product delivered.
• PotoccominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian family-run furniture company founded in 1919 in Manzano, producing indoor and outdoor furniture. Collaborates with international design firms and is known for Made in Italy excellence.
• ModiominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct by K.R. Moeller Associates addressing hotel noise using soft airflow-like sound. Reduces disruptive impact of intruding noises by minimizing volume peaks and baseline background sound level changes.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tangram Interiors: Multi-region contract furniture dealer and workplace interiors specialist representing multiple manufacturers across the U.S. Highly comparable to RH Contract's rep-and-specify model, though operating on a larger geographic footprint.
• Environments Group: Multi-office contract furniture dealership serving corporate, healthcare, and higher-education clients across several states. Comparable as a B2B specification channel for contract furniture and complementary interior products.
• Lencore: Manufacturer and direct supplier of networked sound masking systems competing head-to-head with LogiSon in the same speech-privacy and acoustic-comfort category that anchors RH Contract's exclusive distribution.
• ESI Workplace: Workplace technology and acoustic solutions provider including sound masking and paging systems. Comparable as a competing channel bringing sound masking into commercial interiors alongside furniture and AV.
• AtlasIED: Commercial audio manufacturer with a sound masking product line competing against LogiSon in the same specification channel. Comparable as a competing brand pursuing A&D and facility-management specification wins.
• Office Revolution: Contract furniture dealership representing multiple manufacturers for corporate and government clients. Comparable as another multi-brand rep/dealer competing for the same A&D and dealer specification relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Cambridge Sound Management (Biamp): Sound masking pioneer now part of Biamp's commercial audio portfolio. Competes directly with LogiSon in RH Contract's territory and represents the broader-incumbent alternative path-to-market for workplace acoustic privacy.
• Haworth: Global contract furniture manufacturer that relies on independent rep networks similar to RH Contract. Comparable as an upstream principal whose commercial strategy shapes rep-firm economics in the category.
• Steelcase: Largest North American contract furniture manufacturer and a principal for many independent rep firms. Comparable as both a partner category and a benchmark for manufacturer-direct strategies that pressure rep economics.
• MillerKnoll: Combined Herman Miller and Knoll platform offering broad contract furniture portfolios sold through dealer/rep channels. Comparable as an upstream principal whose go-to-market decisions directly affect rep-firm relevance.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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