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JLR Uses Robots to Simulate 10 Years of Seat Wear in Days

June 27, 2025 by Naseem

The Hog Ring - JLR Uses Robots to Simulate 10 Years of Seat Wear in Days

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is putting its seats through the paces — with the help of advanced robotics. … [Read more...] about JLR Uses Robots to Simulate 10 Years of Seat Wear in Days

Trimmer James Lloyd Wheeler Dies at 75

June 26, 2025 by Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Trimmer Basil Michael Soroka Dies at 79

Trimmer James Lloyd Wheeler of Ridgeway, Missouri, has died at age 75. … [Read more...] about Trimmer James Lloyd Wheeler Dies at 75

Apex Leather Launches Custom Color Program

June 25, 2025 by Naseem

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For an industry that thrives on design and innovation, having the right parts for a custom build is let’s just say, critical! Well, getting that perfect blue, green, or even purple leather just got a lot easier with the announcement of Apex Leather’s new Custom Color Program. … [Read more...] about Apex Leather Launches Custom Color Program

Sewing Machines, Seat Covers and Badass Women: A Look Back in Time

June 24, 2025 by Naseem

The Hog Ring - Women in Auto Upholstery

Auto upholstery has long been seen as a man’s trade — gritty, hands-on, and tucked away in the back corners of custom shops and factories. But here’s the truth: women have been shaping the look and feel of car interiors since the very beginning. … [Read more...] about Sewing Machines, Seat Covers and Badass Women: A Look Back in Time

Did You Know Sunscreen Can Damage Car Interiors?

June 23, 2025 by Naseem

The Hog Ring - Did You Know Sunscreen Can Damage Car Interiors?

If you’ve been in the auto upholstery business for a while, chances are you’ve come across that mysterious oily stain on a headrest or seat bolster and thought, “What is that?” More often than not, the culprit is something most people don’t even think twice about — sunscreen. … [Read more...] about Did You Know Sunscreen Can Damage Car Interiors?

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