We had a busy and exciting month on The Hog Ring. We covered the latest industry news, products, projects and more. Here’s a look back at May 2025.
Meet the NC14L: A Long Arm Twin Needle Built for Heavy Duty Work
NC Carpet Binding & Equipment just dropped its second new machine of the year, the NC14L.
Bentley Brings Vintage Vibes to Modern Interiors with New Heritage Leather
Bentley Motors is diving deep into its archives with the launch of its new “Heritage Leather.”
Trimmer Paul Anthony Desire Dies at 88
Trimmer Paul Anthony Desire of Callahan, Florida, has died at age 88.
Lippert Buys Out Chicago’s Freedman Seating Company
Lippert is making a big move bringing Freedman Seating Company into the fold.
Bridge of Weir is Making Automotive Leather for Neurodivergent Passengers
What if leather could make driving a more calming experience, especially for the neurodivergent?
Keyston Bros Drops 31 New Alcantara Colors—And They’re Anything but Basic
Keyston Bros just launched 31 brand-new colors of Alcantara, and they’re bold, sleek and vibrant.
Inside the Bold New Auto Upholstery School Set to Open in Florida This Summer
Trimmer Shawn Brando is launching Automotive Upholstery School in Ocala, Florida.
Attend Automotive Interiors Expo 2025
Automotive Interiors Expo in Novi, Michigan, is back for 2025 — and we got details!
Trimmer Luis Morquecho Dies at 77
Trimmer Luis Morquecho of San Antonio, Texas, has died at age 77.
Scientists are Growing T-Rex Leather — and it Could Transform Cars
If you think you’ve seen it all, get ready for something straight out of Jurassic Park.
Would You Work for Free to Learn a Trade? Codee Mixon Did—and Now He’s the Boss
Before there was a storefront with Codee Mixon’s name on it, there was a lot of hustle.
Toyota’s Self-Cleaning Car Interior is a Germaphobe’s Dream
Toyota is developing technology that would allow cars to clean themselves.
Mistakes to Avoid When Starting an Auto Upholstery Business
Starting an auto upholstery shop is exciting, but it comes with a unique set of challenges.
Rant: As Touch Screens Took Over, Interior Quality Suffered
The technology inside our cars is getting better, while the upholstery and trim are getting worse.
Trimmer James Byran Whitlock Dies at 56
Trimmer James Bryan Whitlock of Greenwood, Arkansas, has died at age 56.
WWF Teams Up with Big Brands to Clean Up the Leather Supply Chain
The World Wildlife Fund has launched a project to enhance the sustainability of leather supply chains.
Flush-Mount Window Bonding: How OEM+ Auto Tops Sets a New Standard
OEM+ Auto Tops has fixed the problem of window separation and leaks on aftermarket soft tops.
Memorial Day and ‘The Liberty Cadillac’
Memorial Day is a day to remember and honor those who died serving in the U.S. armed forces.
LEATHER CRAFT: Fire-Tested, Airbag-Ready and Ready for You to Install
LEATHER CRAFT’s replacement upholstery has passed key federal tests for fire and airbag safety.
Nominate a Trimmer for a SEMA Industry Award
Nominate a trimmer or business for a SEMA Industry Award.
Renault’s New Concept Car Smells Like Innovation and Pineapple Leaves
Renault just unveiled its latest concept car—and its interior is pretty juicy.
Review: A Game Changing New Headliner Suede has Arrived from Big Z Fabric
We picked up a few yards of Big Z Fabric’s bonded suede headliner and put it to the test!
11 Kids, One Trim Shop: The Family Business That’s Redefining Success
Steve Hemstock’s 11 kids work in his auto upholstery shop, taking “family business” to a new level.
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