Dan Krawczyk of Three Rivers Supply Company recently sent a letter to all of his customers explaining a new regulation created by the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) that affects nearly all trim shops on the East Coast. Shops that don't adhere to the new regulation may face legal penalties. … [Read more...] about Glue Law Affects East Coast Trim Shops
Safety Issues
Indiana Trim Shop Destroyed in Fire
Voris Upholstery and Randy's Trim Shop of Whiteland, Indiana suffered a devastating fire on Wednesday that left one man hurt - with burns to his head and leg. No word on what caused the fire. … [Read more...] about Indiana Trim Shop Destroyed in Fire
Guarding Your Shop from Natural Disasters
Suppose your auto trim shop catches fire or a tree falls over and crashes through the roof - are you covered? Hotrod & Restoration recently published a great article about how to protect your shop (and livelihood) from falling victim to a natural disaster. Among the steps they recommend: (1) find alternate storage for your projects and equipment, (2) back up your files … [Read more...] about Guarding Your Shop from Natural Disasters
NY Taxis Feature Antibacterial Fabric
WIRED reports that Nissan just won a 10 year contract (worth over $1 billion) to supply the city of New York with new taxi cabs. The Nissan NV200, a "cleaner, greener" cab, will soon replace the iconic Ford Crown Victoria. So what makes the NV200 so special? For one thing, its interior is trimmed in antimicrobial nonstick upholstery that resembles leather. … [Read more...] about NY Taxis Feature Antibacterial Fabric
Study: Car Interiors are Dirtier than Toilets
Auto upholsterers may want to start wearing rubber gloves before stepping foot in another customer's car - as researchers at Queen Mary University in London recently found that steering wheels carry more bacteria than public toilets. … [Read more...] about Study: Car Interiors are Dirtier than Toilets
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