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DJ Designs Wins Interior of the Year Award

November 5, 2018 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - DJ Designs Wins Interior of the Year Award

Congratulations to DJ Designs in San Francisco for winning the first annual “NC Auto Interior of the Year” award, sponsored by NC Carpet Binding & Equipment and Douglass Interior Products.

Danny Williams and his team won for a jaw-dropping custom 1970 Chevelle interior. Their prize was a giant trophy, $2,500 gift certificate to Douglass Interior Products, shop profile in The Hog Ring and, of course, bragging rights.

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DJ Designs was declared the winner on November 1 on the sidelines of the 2018 SEMA Show. Talented trimmers from across the United States gathered in NC’s booth, where they honored the California trim shop with the prestigious award.

If you missed it, you can watch the full video below:

It was one of the few moments in our industry’s history where professional trimmers gathered to celebrate their craft and honor a talented and deserving peer.

Thanks to NC Carpet Binding & Equipment and Douglass Interior Products for making it all possible!

Filed Under: Archive Tagged With: 2018 SEMA Show, Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, DJ Designs, Douglass Interior Products, NC Carpet Binding & Equipment, NC Interior of the Year, SEMA, Specialty Equipment Market Association

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  1. Steve Ingram says

    November 5, 2018 at 4:03 pm

    It would be great to see photos of all of the entrants.

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