Congratulations to Steve Cossette of Aero Upholstery in Hamel, MN for winning The Hog Ring’s contest for “Comment of the Week”. Steve takes home this week’s prize: a Flex’N Hold steering wheel bracket system, courtesy of Coachtrim. … [Read more...] about Aero Upholstery Wins a Flex’N Hold
The Importance of Pre-Build Contracts
Hotrod & Restoration Magazine recently published a great article about the importance of signing pre-build contracts – which stipulate the details, time frame and price of a job before any work takes place To illustrate the benefits, the author asked shops across the U.S. what their experiences using these contracts have been like. While the piece focuses mainly on … [Read more...] about The Importance of Pre-Build Contracts
SEMA Honors The Hog Ring Founders
Some cool news – SEMA has named both Naseem and I to its “35 under 35” list for our work with The Hog Ring! The list recognizes the top 35 professionals under the age of 35 who are doing something new and exciting to change up the automotive aftermarket industry! … [Read more...] about SEMA Honors The Hog Ring Founders
Kristin Cline’s All-Women Mustang Build
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has partnered with Ford to assemble an all-women build team tasked with transforming a stock 2013 Mustang GT into a one-off show car. The build will be based on Ford designer Jennifer Seely’s “High Gear” concept – which is said to be inspired by luxury items like jewelry, couture clothing and high-end architecture. We … [Read more...] about Kristin Cline’s All-Women Mustang Build
Auto Upholstery Shops Making a Difference
I’ve always believed that independent auto upholstery shops – like all businesses – should give back to the communities in which they operate. Doing so can strengthen a shop's reputation and attract more customers. But, more importantly, it helps strengthen the social fabric in which we live. I’d like to acknowledge two shops that recently donated a little bit of time, … [Read more...] about Auto Upholstery Shops Making a Difference
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