Ikea has launched an augmented reality (AR) application that will let people experience, experiment, and share how good design transforms any space, such as a home, office, school, or studio.

The MiLL welcomed industry partners, educators and students to see the rapid progress of the training center at a special open house event that demonstrated the industry’s support.

The August 2017 Interior Design Billings Index rose 3 points indicating a growing demand for design services.

Opening this fall, RoyOMartin says its upcoming facility will be the first greenfield facility of its kind to manufacture oriented strand board (OSB) in the United States.

Masonite International Corp. has announced it has completed the acquisition of A&F Wood Products (AFWP), a wholesaler and fabricator of architectural and commercial wood doors in the Midwest United States.

Office furniture manufacturing giant Steelcase will invest $7.37 million in equipment upgrades at its facility in Athens, Alabama.

Vero Software has hired Heidi Hays as its account manager in the Rocky Mountain region. Hays will represent the company's Edgecam and Surfcam brands and will be responsible for the solutions' growth and management.

Available in standard and premium, Sveza Group has launched its new Parquet plywood. Sveza says it is the first company among plywood manufacturers to offer parquet producers a special-purpose product that completely satisfies their requirements of optimum moisture level, tight thickness tolerance, and superior strength properties.

Biesse Group in North America has hired Michael Loken as the territory sales representative in the Southern California market.

Named for the company’s founder, the Daniel P. Louis Training Academy, it will provide training for its customers for all LPI’s products including its flagship laser templating systems.