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Keyston Bros Brings the Distressed Leather Look to It’s New Vinyl Collection

February 11, 2026 By Tech Help

The Hog Ring - Keyston Bros Brings the Distressed Leather Look to It’s New Vinyl Collection

Keyston Bros is leaning into the enduring appeal of distressed leather with the launch of its new Showdown II vinyl collection. Designed to capture the depth, texture, and broken-in character people love about aged hides, this line delivers that rustic look in a durable, easy-to-maintain upholstery vinyl. … [Read more...] about Keyston Bros Brings the Distressed Leather Look to It’s New Vinyl Collection

Jason Bowen Built a Successful Auto Trim Shop. Now He’s Building a Community.

February 10, 2026 By Tech Help

The Hog Ring - Jason Bowen Built a Successful Auto Trim Shop

Jason Bowen didn’t grow up dreaming of running an auto upholstery shop, but anyone who meets him now can see he was built for this work. As the owner of Trim Tech Interiors and Glass in Ontario, Canada, he’s transformed a simple passion for cars into a thriving business — and a mission to uplift the entire industry. … [Read more...] about Jason Bowen Built a Successful Auto Trim Shop. Now He’s Building a Community.

Design It Before You Build It: Ben Hermance Headlines MasterTech Expo’s Design Session

February 9, 2026 By Tech Help

The Hog Ring - Ben Hermance Headlines MasterTech Expo's Design Session

MasterTech Expo is adding another heavy hitter to its 2026 education lineup: automotive designer Ben Hermance. … [Read more...] about Design It Before You Build It: Ben Hermance Headlines MasterTech Expo’s Design Session

Automotive Foam Market to Reach $82 Billion by 2030

February 6, 2026 By Tech Help

The Hog Ring - Automotive Foam Market to Reach $82 Billion by 2030

The global automotive foam market is expected to grow significantly over the next five years, rising from $48.95 billion in 2025 to $82.12 billion by 2030, according to a new industry report. … [Read more...] about Automotive Foam Market to Reach $82 Billion by 2030

Leather or Not, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Still Costs the Same

February 5, 2026 By Tech Help

The Hog Ring - Leather or Not, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Still Costs the Same

For the first time in Mercedes-Benz history, you can order an S-Class with or without leather — and it costs the same. … [Read more...] about Leather or Not, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Still Costs the Same

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