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Keyston Bros’ Bandera Offers the Look of Leather With the Durability of Vinyl

July 29, 2026 by Naseem

The Hog Ring - Keyston Bros’ Bandera Offers the Look of Leather With the Durability of Vinyl

Keyston Bros has added a new upholstery vinyl to its lineup with the introduction of Bandera, a faux leather collection designed to make any vehicle interior pop. … [Read more...] about Keyston Bros’ Bandera Offers the Look of Leather With the Durability of Vinyl

Italian Auto Interior Supplier Bringing 130 Jobs to Alabama

June 22, 2026 by Naseem

The Hog Ring - Italian Auto Interior Supplier Bringing 130 Jobs to Alabama

Vulcaflex S.p.A., an Italian manufacturer of synthetic leather used in the automotive industry, is investing $70 million in Auburn, Alabama, to build its first U.S. production facility and create 130 new jobs. … [Read more...] about Italian Auto Interior Supplier Bringing 130 Jobs to Alabama

BMW and Volkswagen Are Looking at a Leather Alternative Made From Kiwifruit

June 13, 2026 by Naseem

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A New Zealand company called Materially Kiwi says it's in discussions with BMW and Volkswagen about using a plant-based material made from discarded kiwifruit in future vehicle interiors. … [Read more...] about BMW and Volkswagen Are Looking at a Leather Alternative Made From Kiwifruit

Keyston Bros Brings the Distressed Leather Look to It’s New Vinyl Collection

February 11, 2026 by Naseem

The Hog Ring - Keyston Bros Brings the Distressed Leather Look to It’s New Vinyl Collection

Keyston Bros is leaning into the enduring appeal of distressed leather with the launch of its new Showdown II vinyl collection. Designed to capture the depth, texture, and broken-in character people love about aged hides, this line delivers that rustic look in a durable, easy-to-maintain upholstery vinyl. … [Read more...] about Keyston Bros Brings the Distressed Leather Look to It’s New Vinyl Collection

Leather or Not, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Still Costs the Same

February 5, 2026 by Naseem

The Hog Ring - Leather or Not, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Still Costs the Same

For the first time in Mercedes-Benz history, you can order an S-Class with or without leather — and it costs the same. … [Read more...] about Leather or Not, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Still Costs the Same

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