About Hon IndustriesHon Industries was founded after World War II, when three businessmen used scrap metal to manufacture index card file boxes for kitchen use. Since this humble beginning, Hon has grown into the second largest U.S. office furniture manufacturer and has become an industry leader in file cabinets. The Muscatine, Iowa, based company offers a complete line of office furniture in both wood and steel. Their innovative designs and fine craftsmanship have made the Hon brand famous for quality, durability, and practicality.