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Trimmer Larry Maxwell Dies at 63
Trimmer Larry Bret Maxwell of Pendleton, Indiana, has died at age 63. … [Read more...] about Trimmer Larry Maxwell Dies at 63
NC Shop Talk is Live. Listen Now!
"NC Shop Talk," the auto upholstery industry's first podcast, is finally here — with three awesome episodes for you to listen to. … [Read more...] about NC Shop Talk is Live. Listen Now!
Who Wants a Free Quadratec Jeep Catalog?
Quadratec, the industry's largest retailer of Jeep accessories, is making its catalog free — and every trim shop needs one. … [Read more...] about Who Wants a Free Quadratec Jeep Catalog?
These Pleats Take 712 Stitches Per Diamond
Bentley Motors just revealed that its popular diamond-in-diamond quilting requires 712 stitches per diamond. … [Read more...] about These Pleats Take 712 Stitches Per Diamond
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