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
Find Out What’s New at Electron Top
The November issue of Electron Top's newsletter, "Keep in Touch!", is here and full of helpful information. … [Read more...] about Find Out What’s New at Electron Top
Rolls-Royce: Serious About Bespoke
When Rolls-Royce says bespoke, it means bespoke – honoring customers' wants no matter how strange or silly they seem. From on-board picnic hampers to diamond-encrusted wood trim, The Daily Mail highlights recent requests that are sure to leave you thinking, "Who needs that?" … [Read more...] about Rolls-Royce: Serious About Bespoke
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