Are you an out-of-work auto trimmer? Fear not. We’ve 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
Ford Robot Measures Interior Comfort
Car owners prefer soft-touch surfaces in their vehicle cabins – that’s a fact. But how soft is soft enough? To answer that question, Ford is using a robot it calls RUTH to measure comfort and standardize quality. While the system has been employed in Europe for years, it has only recently come to American shores. … [Read more...] about Ford Robot Measures Interior Comfort
Beware of Radioactive Car Upholstery
I've heard that auto trimmers can get sick from spray glue, rodent-infested interiors and even new-car smell – but this is an absolute first. Russia has apparently stopped 300 cars believed to be contaminated by last year's radioactive leak at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant from entering the country. The cars are said to contain radioactive dust particles in their upholstery. … [Read more...] about Beware of Radioactive Car Upholstery
10 Questions for Ron Mangus in HRR
The Hog Ring's exclusive interview with master auto trimmer Ron Mangus is featured on Hotrod & Restoration Magazine‘s website this week. The interview is our first in a series called “10 Questions” – where we pose 10 questions to a master, innovator or business leader in the field of auto upholstery who we believe our community of auto trimmers can learn from or be inspired … [Read more...] about 10 Questions for Ron Mangus in HRR
10 of the Wildest Limousine Interiors
Long gone are the days when limousines were a classy affair. Today, it seems, their interiors are made to resemble the champaign rooms found in the back of swanky Las Vegas strip clubs. Neon lights, elaborate bars and even stripper poles have become the norm. … [Read more...] about 10 of the Wildest Limousine Interiors
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