Through The Hog Ring, Nadeem and I have been fortunate enough to forge relationships with auto upholstery shops all over the world. In our many conversations with professional trimmers, we’ve gathered that their number one industry concern is pricing. … [Read more...] about Price Wars: Compete Without Slashing Profit
Archives for June 2013
Photo: Casino-Themed Lowrider Interior
We've featured some wild lowrider interiors on The Hog Ring, but this casino-themed cabin takes the cake. … [Read more...] about Photo: Casino-Themed Lowrider Interior
Find a Job in Auto Upholstery
Are you an out-of-work auto trimmer? Fear not. We’ve scoured the internet for the latest employment opportunities in the field of auto upholstery and posted them on our jobs page. Best of all, we’ll continue to do so – so check back often! … [Read more...] about Find a Job in Auto Upholstery
Is Your Shop Missing Out on Product Sales?
If you've ever considered supplementing your auto upholstery shop's service income with product sales, now is the time to start. According to the 2013 SEMA Annual Market Report, sales of automotive aftermarket products reached $31 billion dollars last year – a four percent increase over 2011. … [Read more...] about Is Your Shop Missing Out on Product Sales?
Photo: Diamond Pleats by the Yard
Of course, we all know that you can buy vertical-pleated vinyl and cloth by the yard, but did you ever think you’d see pre-sewn diamond pleats for sale? While touring DLT Upholstery Supply’s massive warehouse earlier this month, we found this gem tucked away on a back shelf. … [Read more...] about Photo: Diamond Pleats by the Yard
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