Straightedge makes inroads in the US

Carter Holt Harvey's Straightedge Division has made lucrative inroads into the United States market.

Lowes, the No 2 hardware retailer in the US, will trial Straightedge's Virtual Worlds software with a view to placing the 3D bathroom and kitchen design software in each of their 900 stores.

Menards, the No 3 hardware chain, is also piloting Straightedge's Biz-e Builder product in its central estimating department.