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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

November 24, 2016 By Nadeem

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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in The Hog Ring community! Those of us in the auto upholstery industry work hard year round with rarely any breaks. What better way to celebrate all that we've accomplished than with a big hearty meal surrounded by the people we love? … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Richard Perez Wins our Pliers Giveaway

November 23, 2016 By Nadeem

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Congratulations to Richard Perez of R.P. Interiors, Inc. in Horseheads, New York, for winning our Knipex hog ring pliers giveaway! … [Read more...] about Richard Perez Wins our Pliers Giveaway

Flashback: When Reclining Seats Were Big

November 21, 2016 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Flashback When Reclining Seats Were Big

Forget seat heaters, rearview cameras and smart fabrics. In the 1930s, a reclining car seat was the height of in-cabin technology. And the way people talked about it is pretty amusing! … [Read more...] about Flashback: When Reclining Seats Were Big

Instagram Highlight: WoodWrite

November 18, 2016 By Nadeem

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If you're a fan of wood paneling and trim, check out Jeffrey Bütt of WoodWrite in Chicago, Illinois. His boutique woodworking shop creates custom wood dashboard kits and interior component for a range of vehicles. … [Read more...] about Instagram Highlight: WoodWrite

UPDATE: 10 Questions for Tracy Weaver

November 17, 2016 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring - UPDATE 10 Questions for Tracy Weaver

It's no secret that we're big fans of Tracy Weaver of Recovery Room Hot Rod Interiors in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Not only is he a master craftsman and innovator, but also a trendsetter, whose designs have inspired countless builds throughout the auto upholstery industry. Nearly five years after interviewing Tracy for our "10 Questions" interview series, we recently caught up … [Read more...] about UPDATE: 10 Questions for Tracy Weaver

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