With much of the United States laying under a thick blanket of snow and ice, we thought it would be interesting to take a look back at a piece of technology that pre-dates the highly coveted Mercedes-Benz Airscarf – the luxury automaker's neck-leveling heat system that functions like an invisible scarf. … [Read more...] about Flashback: Before the Mercedes Airscarf
What’s New at DLT Upholstery Supply?
Like any great finale, DLT Upholstery Supply's December issue of "The Upholstery & Trim News" starts off with a recap of highlights from the past year – including the release of DLT's new 2013/2014 catalog and their first annual "Open House" event, which is scheduled to take place again June 6 - 7, 2014. … [Read more...] about What’s New at DLT Upholstery Supply?
Auto Upholstery Shop Busted in Meth Sting
Fortunately, the auto upholstery industry is one in which inductees into The Hog Ring's "Hall of Shame" are few and far between. Today, though, we have the unfortunate task of inducting Rick's Upholstery in St. Joseph, MO. A year-long federal and state investigation, followed by a sting that netted 43 arrests, revealed that the auto upholstery shop was used as a front for … [Read more...] about Auto Upholstery Shop Busted in Meth Sting
Lear Corp Puts Car Seats on the Runway
If there was any doubt over the growing connection between the automotive and fashion industries, Lear Corporation – which, like Faurecia and Johnson Controls, manufactures car seats – recently staged a fashion show in which models strutted down the runway in outfits made of vehicle upholstery before striking a pose beside car seats. … [Read more...] about Lear Corp Puts Car Seats on the Runway
NV Prison Upholstery Shop Turns a Profit
In September, we told you about how inmates at Southern Desert Correctional Center in Nevada are being trained in crafts like auto upholstery to prepare them for life on the outside. Well, after one year the prison shop in which they work just posted a huge profit. … [Read more...] about NV Prison Upholstery Shop Turns a Profit
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