CBI Workplace Solutions Acquires Office Furniture Outfitters’
MillerKnoll Line of Business

May 30, 2024

KNOXVILLE, TN – CBI Workplace Solutions is pleased to announce our acquisition of Office Furniture Outfitters (OFO)’s MillerKnoll line of business. This move makes CBI the sole MillerKnoll dealer in the Knoxville area and allows OFO to move their focus to other product lines in their portfolio. As a result of the agreement, CBI assumes the warranty and maintenance coordination for OFO’s MillerKnoll clients effective June 1, 2024.

CBI was founded in 1993 in Charlotte, N.C. and has operated in Knoxville and Eastern Tennessee since 2012. CBI services many clients in the area and is focused on helping current and prospective clients leverage the power of the workplace by providing furniture solutions, interior construction solutions, and consulting services.

David Longo, Founder and CEO of CBI, remarks, “I’ve known Jim Burns for many years and have the highest regard for Jim and the OFO team. We are committed to ensuring that existing OFO MillerKnoll clients receive the same high level of service and superior experience we strive to provide to all our current and future clients.” 

Jim Burns, Founder and CEO of OFO says, “CBI and OFO are committed to working collaboratively to ensure a seamless transition for our MillerKnoll clients. OFO will continue to operate our business outside of the MillerKnoll domain and will continue to service customers with other product lines.”

About CBI: CBI was founded in 1993 and is a workplace solutions company serving both national and international clients with 10 locations across the Southeast. CBI partners with clients to create unique workspaces that align with their clients’ brand identities and support business objectives. CBI is a Platinum Certified MillerKnoll Dealer, as well as a Falkbuilt provider, and specializes in the areas of Strategic Workplace, Interior Construction, and Furniture Solutions. 

About OFO:    Office Furniture Outfitters has served East Tennessee since 1995 and provides quality office furniture solutions to their clients. Services include design, space planning, and installation. OFO is locally owned and operated and services Knoxville and the rest of East Tennessee.

Media Contact: Ardriana Wade at [email protected].