Entrepreneur magazine published a short piece titled "Five Steps for Giving Productive Feedback" that's definitely worth a read – especially if you run your own auto upholstery business or manage one's shop-floor activities. … [Read more...] about Giving Constructive Advice to Employees
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NY Taxis Feature Antibacterial Fabric
WIRED reports that Nissan just won a 10 year contract (worth over $1 billion) to supply the city of New York with new taxi cabs. The Nissan NV200, a "cleaner, greener" cab, will soon replace the iconic Ford Crown Victoria. So what makes the NV200 so special? For one thing, its interior is trimmed in antimicrobial nonstick upholstery that resembles leather. … [Read more...] about NY Taxis Feature Antibacterial Fabric
Upholstering Cars in Plants, Not Vinyls
With a Toyota Prius on almost every street in America, the presence of green cars is no longer unique. In fact, just about every major automaker is dabbling in hybrid technology, electric powertrains or some form of alternative fuel. What many folks don't realize, however, is that there are more ways to make cars Earth friendly than to tweak their sources of power - … [Read more...] about Upholstering Cars in Plants, Not Vinyls
New: Striped Convertible Tops
According to The Boston Globe, convertible sports cars that rock racing stripes will soon have those stripes extend across the entire length of their tops. The Haartz Corporation, which is the world's largest supplier of convertible top fabrics, developed the new top - along with a few other noteworthy drop-top innovations. … [Read more...] about New: Striped Convertible Tops
The Hog Ring: Auto Upholstery Jobs
Times are tough and this economy ain't getting no better. That's why we've decided to add a jobs page to The Hog Ring - where aspiring auto trimmers, as well as seasoned pros, can go to learn about new opportunities in the field of auto upholstery. … [Read more...] about The Hog Ring: Auto Upholstery Jobs





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