The Detroit News recently published a fantastic profile of Alea Leather Specialist, Inc. that highlights their quality products and services, and sums up why we’re so proud to call them sponsors of The Hog Ring. … [Read more...] about Alea: Leather Specialist Extraordinaire
Flashback: When Child Seats Weren’t Safe
These days, parents who don't strap their children into safety car seats can be fined or even jailed. However, that wasn't always the case — especially in the 1930's when child safety seats were first being developed and quite dangerous. … [Read more...] about Flashback: When Child Seats Weren’t Safe
Find Out What’s New at Electron Top
Electron Top mailed a flier to auto upholstery shops this month warning them to "Beware of Impostors" and "Accept no Imitations" — a call to only purchase and install convertible tops manufactured using Haartz fabric. … [Read more...] about Find Out What’s New at Electron Top
Japan Puts New Spin on Swivel Seats
General Motors' introduction of swivel seats in 1973 made people's heads turn, but these Japanese subway cars put a much cooler spin on the idea. … [Read more...] about Japan Puts New Spin on Swivel Seats
Shop Profile: Shoreham Upholstery
Jim Ortuno of Shoreham Upholstery in Shoreham, VT isn't just an auto upholsterer, he's an everything upholsterer — including cars, boats, airplanes, tractors, furniture, even doll houses and antique baby buggies. In fact, he boasts: "If it holds still long enough, I can upholster it." Seven Days, a local Vermont newspaper, recently profiled Ortuno — casting light on a shop … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Shoreham Upholstery
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