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Monthly Wrap Up: June 2021

June 30, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi Leave a Comment

The Hog Ring - Monthly Wrap Up - June 2021

This month was a fun one! Not only did we cover the latest industry news, but we highlighted cool projects and products. Here’s a look back at June 2021.

Ian Callum Designed a Badass Lounge Chair

Ian Callum, the British designer who made his mark creating jaw-dropping seats for Jaguar and Aston Martin, has designed a lounge chair.

Rolls-Royce Seized for Illegal Crocodile Leather

Italian customs officials have seized a Rolls-Royce Phantom because it’s upholstered in crocodile leather, which is illegal there.

This Huge Dashboard Screen is Going into Production

Continental’s full-width, triple-screen display is going into mass production, signaling a new era in dashboard technology.

Detroit Body Products is Out of Business

Detroit Body Products, longtime supplier of OEM fabrics and publisher of the popular Detroit Book, is officially out of business.

New Mexico Trim Shop Destroyed in Fire

Stitch Concepts in Deming, New Mexico, was destroyed in a massive fire, which the owner suspects was arson.

These Pleats Take 712 Stitches Per Diamond

Bentley Motors just revealed that its popular diamond-in-diamond quilting requires 712 stitches per diamond.

Who Wants a Free Quadratec Jeep Catalog?

Quadratec, the industry’s largest retailer of Jeep accessories, is making its catalog free — and every trim shop needs one.

NC Shop Talk is Live. Listen Now!

“NC Shop Talk,” the auto upholstery industry’s first podcast, is finally here — with three awesome episodes for you to listen to.

Trimmer Larry Maxwell Dies at 63

Trimmer Larry Bret Maxwell of Pendleton, Indiana, has died at age 63.

Turning 2 Billion Plastic Bottles a Year into Auto Fabric

Automakers are upholstering their vehicle interiors in fabric made from recycled plastic bottles.

Registration Open for SEMA Battle of the Builders

SEMA has opened registration for its annual Battle of the Builders contest — and yes, we have details.

Kim Kardashian’s Auto Upholstery Nightmare

No one but Kim Kardashian could get the whole world to stop what they’re doing and pay attention to a car’s upholstery.

Bry-Tech Buys Detroit Body Products’ Inventory

Bry-Tech Distributors says it bought most of Detroit Body Products’ inventory, following the Michigan company’s closure.

This Trim Shop Makes Hats for the Pope

What do NASCAR and the Vatican have in common? They both go to the same auto upholstery shop near Verona, Italy.

How to Install a GAHH Top on the Chrysler Crossfire

The Chrysler Crossfire’s factory soft top is notorious for splitting at the seams, and the rear glass window separates from the canvas.

Learn to be a More Productive Shop Owner

One of the most difficult aspects of owning and operating a trim shop is time management, especially if you’re doing everything alone.

Listen to Shannon Walters on NC Shop Talk

The latest episode of NC Shop Talk features none other than master trimmer Shannon Walters of Interiors by Shannon.

Auto Leather Company Sells for $715 Million

Pasubio, the company that makes leather for such such luxury automakers as Bentley and Maserati, just sold for more than $715 million.

Is This the Coolest Dashboard Screen Yet?

We’ve seen Royole’s flexible screen technology in curved TVs and folding cell phones, but now they want to put it in cars.

Trimmer Charles Eli Nation Dies at 82

Trimmer Charles Eli Nation of Santa Barbara, California, has died at age 82.

You Can Wear This Rolls-Royce Dash Clock

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is renown for its innovative, luxurious and sometimes senseless interior features.

That’s not all! Visit our Facebook and Instagram pages to see what other trimmers are up to. You can also join in the latest industry discussions by registering for our Auto Upholstery Forum. And don’t forget to subscribe to our FREE newsletter!

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