Knowles is the leading designer and manufacturer of
advanced acoustic components. In addition to being
the market leader for components to the global
hearing aid industry, we are also the leading provider
of MEMS surface mount microphones to major cell
phone brands and consumer electronic devices the
world over.
Founded in 1946, Knowles offers a growing range of
micro-acoustic, electro-mechanical, and related
technology platforms to support the business
potential of our customers. These platforms enable us
to collaborate early in the concept-design process to
help our customers develop smaller, higher density,
and higher performance products.
Knowles Corporate Headquarters is based in Itasca,
Illinois with technical customer support offices located
around the globe. Knowles has manufactured in Asia
since 1974, with world-class facilities in China and

Malaysia. All of our manufacturing facilities are ISO-
9001 certified, with some additionally certified to ISO-
14001 or OHSAS-18001. The Knowles Quality

Management System ensures design, integrity,
efficient manufacturing and the cost effective on-time
delivery of our products and services.