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Auto Upholstery Shops Making a Difference

August 7, 2012 By Nadeem

I’ve always believed that independent auto upholstery shops – like all businesses – should give back to the communities in which they operate. Doing so can strengthen a shop's reputation and attract more customers. But, more importantly, it helps strengthen the social fabric in which we live. I’d like to acknowledge two shops that recently donated a little bit of time, … [Read more...] about Auto Upholstery Shops Making a Difference

Read The Hog Ring in DLT News

August 6, 2012 By Nadeem

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Read our article "5 Things to Give Customers For Free" in this month's edition of DLT News. You didn’t open an auto trim shop to give your services away for free, but there are five things that you can offer your customers – free of charge – that would improve your customer service and encourage them to keep coming back. … [Read more...] about Read The Hog Ring in DLT News

This Week Win a Coachtrim Flex’N Hold!

August 6, 2012 By Nadeem

How to wrap a steering wheel has become such a hot topic on The Hog Ring that we’ve decided to give away the best tool for the job. The reader who leaves the best comment on an article this week will win a Flex’N Hold steering wheel bracket system (value: $195) courtesy of Coachtrim. … [Read more...] about This Week Win a Coachtrim Flex’N Hold!

Find a Job in Auto Upholstery

August 5, 2012 By Nadeem

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Are you an out-of-work auto trimmer? Fear not. We’ve scoured the internet for the latest employment opportunities in the field of auto upholstery and posted them on our jobs page. Best of all, we’ll continue to do so – so check back often! … [Read more...] about Find a Job in Auto Upholstery

Ford Robot Measures Interior Comfort

August 4, 2012 By Nadeem

Car owners prefer soft-touch surfaces in their vehicle cabins – that’s a fact. But how soft is soft enough? To answer that question, Ford is using a robot it calls RUTH to measure comfort and standardize quality. While the system has been employed in Europe for years, it has only recently come to American shores. … [Read more...] about Ford Robot Measures Interior Comfort

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