We had an exciting month on The Hog Ring. We covered industry news, highlighted awesome sales, and provided loads of tips and advice to grow your small business. Here’s a look back at October 2024.
Ford Makes Seat Belt for Mastectomy Patients
Ford introduced the first seat belt accessory to help mastectomy patients travel comfortably.
Mikey Brown Talks Redemption on NC Shop Talk!
Mikey Brown of Paper to Pavement catches us up on his bid to build a real-life Hot Wheels car.
Ineos Halts Grenadier Production Over Recaro Bankruptcy
Ineos Automotive paused production because it can’t procure Recaro seats.
The Douglass Interior Craftsman Scholarship is Back!
Douglass Interior Products is offering a one-of-a-kind scholarship to new and upcoming upholsterers.
Mini Wants to Make its Interiors Fully Recyclable
Mini aims to manufacture a car with an entirely recyclable interior “within a generation.”
Keyston Introduces New Marine Quilting Program
Keyston Bros now lets you design and create custom quilting using marine-grade products.
Help Trimmers Impacted by Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton pummeled Florida days after Hurricane Helene struck the Southeast.
Goo Goo Dolls are Opening the SEMA Show
SEMA is hosting an Industry Night featuring Goo Goo Dolls, O.A.R. and Reignwolf.
NC’s Annual SEMA Sale is On – Act Fast!
In the market for a new long arm or twin needle sewing machine? Well, you’re in luck.
Should You Own or Rent Your Garage?
Is it better to buy, rent or renegotiate the lease on your shop space?
This New Faux Leather is Made from Persimmon Fruit
Antolin and PersiSKIN are launching a new faux leather made mostly from kaki waste.
How to Make Great T-Shirts for Your Auto Upholstery Shop
Custom-branded t-shirts can be a powerful marketing tool for your auto upholstery shop.
How Much Do Other Auto Upholstery Shops Charge?
How do you know if your auto upholstery shop’s hourly rate is competitive with other shops?
Why People Love Cars with Red Interiors
After years of boring, beige interiors, more automakers are starting to offer them in red.
Save Your SEMA Receipts! The Show is Tax Deductible
Save your SEMA receipts because most of your expenses are tax deductible.
Why Seat Belt Reminders are Getting More Annoying
Have you noticed that seat belt reminders are getting louder and more insistent?
Webinar: How to Sell or Buy an Auto Trim Business
If you’re interested in selling or buying an auto upholstery business, register for this free webinar.
3 Types of Coffee Every Auto Trimmer Should Drink
Did you know that the type of coffee you drink can impact your productivity throughout the day?
Trimmer Joseph Millimaci Dies at 84
Trimmer Joseph Millimaci of Erie, Pennsylvania, has died at age 84.
Check Out These Auto Upholstery Jobs
We scoured the internet for the latest auto upholstery jobs and posted them on our jobs page.
6 Polite Ways to Get Rid of Chatty Customers
You’re up against a deadline, focused, and then, bam — a chatty customer walks in your shop.
Carlex Design’s Grim Reaper Headrests are Terrifying!
Carlex Design is one of the most innovative shops in the world – just check out these headrests.
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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