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Ford Recycles CO2 to Create Foam

May 18, 2016 By Nadeem

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Ford Motor Company has always been a leader in the use of recycled materials. They've employed everything from old pants and plants to uncirculated cash and water bottles in the construction of their interiors. Now the automaker has announced a new achievement in recycling: It's recapturing CO2 to create foam and plastic. … [Read more...] about Ford Recycles CO2 to Create Foam

Attend Automotive Interiors Expo 2016

May 17, 2016 By Nadeem

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Did you miss last week's WardsAuto Interiors Conference in Detroit, Michigan? No problem. You still have time to register for next week's Automotive Interiors Expo in Stuttgart, Germany. … [Read more...] about Attend Automotive Interiors Expo 2016

LeBaron Bonney’s Coolest Employee

May 16, 2016 By Nadeem

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Mary Godin is a pattern cutter at antique auto upholstery manufacturer LeBaron Bonney Company. She's also 82 years old, a great-great grandmother, and has no plans to retire. Intrigued by her spunky personality and passion for the craft, a local newspaper in Massachusetts decided to profile her. … [Read more...] about LeBaron Bonney’s Coolest Employee

Find Out What’s New at Electron Top

May 13, 2016 By Nadeem

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Check out the May 2016 issue of Electron Top's newsletter "Keep in Touch!" for the latest product news, some thoughts on quality manufacturing and a special ode to mothers everywhere. … [Read more...] about Find Out What’s New at Electron Top

Ready or Not, Glowing Fabric is Coming

May 12, 2016 By Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Johnson Controls ID15 Interior

If you think the glowing fabric in Johnson Controls' "ID15" interior is just another fruitless concept, think again. Roch de Preneuf, director of business development at EFI Lighting, gave a talk at this week's WardsAuto Interiors Conference in Detroit, Michigan, where he unveiled that his firm is developing a similar technology and eager to push it to market. … [Read more...] about Ready or Not, Glowing Fabric is Coming

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