Technology

The home improvement chain is debuting a new series of VR-based ‘how to’ classes.

With a clearer picture of inventory, Milwaukee Builders Supply says it’s ready to grow.

Leviton has announced the purchase of Home Automation Inc. (HAI), a privately held company that provides controls for residential and light commercial applications. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. HAI will enhance Leviton’s current home automation offerings by offering homeowners solutions that combine security, energy management and entertainment controls in user-friendly applications.

InSinkErator, a leading manufacturer of garbage disposals and hot water dispensers, has named Tim Ferry as its new president. Ferry succeeds Jerry Ryder, who is moving into a new role as chairman of InSinkErator before retiring at the end of 2011. 

Headquartered in Racine, Wis., InSinkErator is a division of St. Louis-based Emerson.

Officials from Do it Best Corp. put shovels to dirt Thursday morning as they officially broke ground in Sikeston, Mo., at the site of what will be the co-op’s newest and most technologically advanced Retail Service Center (RSC).

Zeeland, Mich.-based Zeeland Lumber, part of the Zeeland Holdings group of companies, named Mike Dykstra as the new CEO, replacing Herk VandenBosch as part of an orderly transition.

Dykstra previously held the title of president.

Lowe’s is one of three companies chosen by the New Mexico Department of Economic Development to receive cash incentives to create nonretail service or manufacturing jobs, according to an article in the New Mexico Business Weekly.

Atlanta-based Home Depot announced it has launched a new online community designed as a place where do-it-yourselfers can discuss home improvement projects and share their expertise with each other.