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The Darker Side of Leather Tanneries

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Quality leather is soft to the touch, rich in color and an all-around joy to work with. But how much do you really know about the industry that produces it? Tech blog Gizmodo recently published an exposé titled "How Leather is Slowly Killing the People and Places that Make It." The article sheds light on the darker side of tanneries, especially those in developing countries … [Read more...] about The Darker Side of Leather Tanneries

Electron Top Asks an Important Question

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This month, Electron Top mailed the above flier to all of its customers asking one important question: "Who do you want to trust your reputation to?" In this new age of convertible top sales — where people can buy inferior, off-brand tops online for a fraction of the price — it's a question worth pondering. Especially if your shop has experienced an uptick in the number of … [Read more...] about Electron Top Asks an Important Question

What’s New at Albright’s Supply?

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In need of a 2014 Detroit Book? Custom cut polyfoam? Camouflage headliner material? Automotive vinyls, cloths, leathers? tools or supplies? Well don't fret. Albright's Supply just expanded its warehouse and launched a state-of-the-art warehouse inventory system — which means they now keep even more products in stock and can get them processed and shipped to you in record time. … [Read more...] about What’s New at Albright’s Supply?