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LeBaron Bonney Company

Dorothy Francoeur of LeBaron Bonney Dies

February 9, 2022 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Dorothy Francoeur of LeBaron Bonney Dies at 92

Dorothy D. Francoeur of LeBaron Bonney Company has died at age 92. … [Read more...] about Dorothy Francoeur of LeBaron Bonney Dies

LeBaron Bonney Files for Bankruptcy

March 23, 2019 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring - LeBaron Bonney Files for Bankruptcy

LeBaron Bonney Company, one of the auto industry’s oldest manufacturers of interior soft trim for antique cars, has filed for bankruptcy, according to a court filing. … [Read more...] about LeBaron Bonney Files for Bankruptcy

LeBaron Bonney’s Coolest Employee

May 16, 2016 By Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Mary Godin - LeBaron Bonney Company

Mary Godin is a pattern cutter at antique auto upholstery manufacturer LeBaron Bonney Company. She's also 82 years old, a great-great grandmother, and has no plans to retire. Intrigued by her spunky personality and passion for the craft, a local newspaper in Massachusetts decided to profile her. … [Read more...] about LeBaron Bonney’s Coolest Employee

Is Your Shop on Preferred Installers Lists?

July 5, 2012 By Naseem

With so much information about car interiors available online, many customers are turning to the Internet to research products and services before contacting our shops for quotes. A great way to take advantage of this trend is to add your auto upholstery shop to an industry manufacturer’s "preferred installers" list. … [Read more...] about Is Your Shop on Preferred Installers Lists?

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