With the exception of some luxury vehicles and optional "smoker's packages," you'd be hard pressed to find any new car equipped with an ashtray. However, things weren't always that way. In fact, for most of automotive history, ashtrays (and lighters) were standard fare in vehicle cabins. Some automakers and aftermarket manufacturers even went to great lengths to come up with … [Read more...] about Flashback: The Shift Knob Ashtray
Ward’s Picks Best Interiors of 2016
With its annual Interiors Conference just weeks away, WardsAuto has announced its list of the auto industry's "10 Best Interiors." Although last year affordable cars with spartan cabins dominated the lineup, this year the interiors selected are all decidedly upscale. … [Read more...] about Ward’s Picks Best Interiors of 2016
SEMA Opens Nominations for 35 Under 35
If you know a young, promising trimmer who is moving the auto upholstery industry in a new and exciting direction, consider nominating him or her for SEMA’s "35 Under 35." … [Read more...] about SEMA Opens Nominations for 35 Under 35
Find a Job in Auto Upholstery
Are you an out-of-work auto trimmer? Fear not. We scoured the internet for the latest employment opportunities in the field of auto upholstery and posted them on our jobs page. Best of all, we’ll continue to do so – so check back often! … [Read more...] about Find a Job in Auto Upholstery
Haartz Announces New Venture in China
The Haartz Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of convertible top fabric and interior materials, announced on Monday the formation of a joint venture with the Minth Group, a leading supplier of vehicle trim and components in China. The new company, Haartz-Minth (Ningbo) Automotive Ltd., will be based in China and manufacture automotive interior surface materials for … [Read more...] about Haartz Announces New Venture in China
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