The next time one of your employees or coworkers complains about long work hours, tell him about Barbara Millett — who, at 80 years old, is preparing to reopen her Pembroke, Bermuda, shop: House and Car Upholstery and Your Fashions. … [Read more...] about 80-Year-Old to Reopen Upholstery Shop
Shop Profiles
Bux Customs: ‘We’ve grown from each build’
Chris McClintock of Bux Customs is a rising star in the world of automotive upholstery. Despite having only been in business for seven years and finishing his first full custom interior less than three years ago, his gorgeous designs and meticulous attention to detail have made him one of the most sought after hotrod trimmers in the United States. … [Read more...] about Bux Customs: ‘We’ve grown from each build’
Shop Profile: Cushion Specialist
Madam Jenese Chuah, an upholstery shop owner in Singapore, has been working in the craft for 43 years, and has no plans to retire. In fact, she says: "If I stop working, I don't think I will be able to live." … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Cushion Specialist
Shop Profile: Stray Bullet Upholstery
In addition to having a really cool shop name, Stray Bullet Upholstery also has an interesting story. Housed in a milk barn in Fairfield, Montana, the upholstery shop — which repairs everything from cars to airplanes — is run by a trimmer named Pamela, who met her husband while on the job. … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Stray Bullet Upholstery
California Trim Shop Wins Economic Award
A hearty congratulations to Belluz Upholstery in Lompoc, California, for winning its hometown's "Economic Vitality Award," and serving as an example for other upholstery shops across the United States. … [Read more...] about California Trim Shop Wins Economic Award
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