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New NC Product Approved by Bux & Cato

April 5, 2024 By Mal Maher

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April 5, 2024   Dear Upholstery Community, For decades, Kai brand shears have been king and rightfully so. Make no mistake, NC is coming for the throne. In May of last year, we partnered with Premax Italy to develop a scissor to rival the Kai brand. We’ve already field tested the scissor in elite auto upholstery shops across the U.S. and all agree that it’s a … [Read more...] about New NC Product Approved by Bux & Cato

Industry Trends & NC Carpet Binding’s Approach

April 21, 2020 By Mal Maher

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In our 70+ years in business, we've never seen anything quite like this coronavirus pandemic. … [Read more...] about Industry Trends & NC Carpet Binding’s Approach

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