Interior design magazine consumers and in particular, Sears, who offered to deliver any item countrywide. Terrance Conran's Habitat, founded in 1964, came about to service a growing number of affluent consumers, intent on purchasing a cost-efficient interior presented in ready-to-made rooms. The first "Habitat" catalogue in 1966 was marketed as a guide to decorating a home and not just a telling tool. Swedish company IKEA created the same room-set device to document its tens of thousands of products and in the process dominated the global market in the late 20th century. Founded by Ingvar Kamprad in 1943, the catalogue was first produced in
Sandstrom Products Company Sandstrom Products Company Sandstrom Products Company is a privately held coatings and lubricants manufacturer founded in 1946 in Port Byron, Illinois. The company was established as a paint manufacturer, but over time it expanded its products to provide more than 400 different items. Sandstrom’s products include coatings, which are coverings applied to the surface of objects. Sandstrom coatings are used for aerospace, automotive, weapons, and industrial applications. The company also manufactures dry film lubricants used to maintain and repair locks. Robert V. Sandstrom founded the company in 1946 in Port Byron, Illinois. He established the company after graduating from Augustana