Every now and then, a new name in auto upholstery makes waves far beyond their hometown. In Shah Alam, Malaysia, that name is Acik Kusyen (Malay for “Uncle Cushion”). … [Read more...] about This Malaysian Trimmer’s Story is Inspiring — and So Relatable
Shop Profiles
Golden Boy: How a Nigerian Upholsterer Beat the Odds and Built a Thriving Shop
In a quiet corner of Benin City, Nigeria, there’s a small upholstery shop where the hum of sewing machines blends with the sound of determination. … [Read more...] about Golden Boy: How a Nigerian Upholsterer Beat the Odds and Built a Thriving Shop
11 Kids, One Trim Shop: The Family Business That’s Redefining Success
Steve Hemstock has upholstered interiors for Jay Leno's multi-million dollar Ferrari and every one of the 39 Ford GTX1s ever made. But walk into his Wisconsin shop, Knights Autoworks & Upholstery, and you're likely to see a bunch of kids on the shop floor. … [Read more...] about 11 Kids, One Trim Shop: The Family Business That’s Redefining Success
Would You Work for Free to Learn a Trade? Codee Mixon Did—and Now He’s the Boss
Let’s talk about grit for a second—the kind of determination that makes someone work for free just to get their foot in the door. That’s exactly how Codee Mixon got his start in the craft of auto upholstery. … [Read more...] about Would You Work for Free to Learn a Trade? Codee Mixon Did—and Now He’s the Boss
75 Years Strong: Inside the Family Legacy of Tommy’s Upholstery
In a quiet corner of Victoria, BC, there’s a shop where old-world craftsmanship is still alive — not as nostalgia, but as a thriving, modern trade. Tommy’s Upholstery, founded in 1949, is a family-run business now in its fourth generation, known not just for restoring seats, but for rebuilding a sense of connection to the craft. … [Read more...] about 75 Years Strong: Inside the Family Legacy of Tommy’s Upholstery
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