History in Brief

• 1983

  In 1983, Warren and William Knighton were made aware of a need for a device to help prevent a problem now known as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Their first product was a wrist support to help keep the computer users' wrists at the right angle.

• 1985

  In 1985 a new company was born, K & A Manufacturing, Inc. The manufacturing plant in Wausau, Wisconsin, was their first home.

• 1990

  In 1990, the property was purchased to position itself for future expansion. The plant had over 20,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehousing space available.

• 2004

  In 2004, to keep pace with the growth of our products,we built our new 30,000 square foot home in the Weston Industrial Park.

• 2008

  In 2008, a line of office furniture was added to the RightAngle family of products to enhance and expand our market in the office and school industry.

• 2013

  With the release of the NewHeights™ Series 4 in 2013, increased manufacturing and warehouse capabilities was needed. The addition of almost 30,000 square feet will double manufacturing space for a total of nearly 60,000 square feet.