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Lippert Buys Out Chicago’s Freedman Seating Company

May 6, 2025 By Naseem

The Hog Ring - Lippert Buys Out Chicago's Freedman Seating Company

Lippert is making another move in the transportation market—this time by bringing Freedman Seating Company into the fold. … [Read more...] about Lippert Buys Out Chicago’s Freedman Seating Company

Bentley Brings Vintage Vibes to Modern Interiors with New Heritage Leather

May 2, 2025 By Naseem

The Hog Ring - Bentley Brings Vintage Vibes to Modern Interiors with New Heritage Leather

Bentley Motors is diving deep into its archives — and the craftsmanship that’s defined the brand for over a century — with the launch of its new "Heritage Leather." … [Read more...] about Bentley Brings Vintage Vibes to Modern Interiors with New Heritage Leather

Meet the NC14L: A Long Arm Twin Needle Built for Heavy Duty Work

May 1, 2025 By Naseem

The Hog Ring - Meet the NC14L- A Long Arm Twin Needle Built for Heavy Duty Work

NC Carpet Binding & Equipment just dropped its second new machine of the year—the NC14L—and if you’re in the business of high-end auto interiors, aircraft cabins, or marine upholstery, this is one you’ll want to pay attention to. … [Read more...] about Meet the NC14L: A Long Arm Twin Needle Built for Heavy Duty Work

Hidden Mouse Nest? How to Charge for the Extra Dirty Work

April 28, 2025 By Naseem

The Hog Ring - Hidden Mouse Nest? How to Charge for the Extra Dirty Work

If you work in an auto upholstery shop long enough, you’re bound to run into it — a car that’s been sitting for years, brought in for new trim work, and hiding a nasty surprise: a mouse nest. … [Read more...] about Hidden Mouse Nest? How to Charge for the Extra Dirty Work

How Tariffs are Impacting the Auto Upholstery Industry

April 26, 2025 By Naseem

The Hog Ring - Here’s How Tariffs are Impacting the Auto Upholstery Industry

Businesses across the upholstery industry have been working to adapt to new tariffs introduced by the Trump Administration. These tariffs, aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and rebalancing trade, have significantly affected the cost of imported goods, especially materials like leather and other textiles commonly used in the automotive sector. … [Read more...] about How Tariffs are Impacting the Auto Upholstery Industry

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