Each item is
developed by IKEA of Sweden, which is also responsible for giving each
product its unique name, such as BILLY and KLIPPAN. The company designs
its own furniture, which is made by about 1,220 suppliers in more than 55
countries. IKEA has 31 trading service offices in 26 countries so production
can be monitored, new ideas tested, prices negotiated and quality checked
while an eye is kept on social and working conditions.