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Automotive Foam Market to Reach $82 Billion by 2030

February 6, 2026 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Automotive Foam Market to Reach $82 Billion by 2030

The global automotive foam market is expected to grow significantly over the next five years, rising from $48.95 billion in 2025 to $82.12 billion by 2030, according to a new industry report. … [Read more...] about Automotive Foam Market to Reach $82 Billion by 2030

Beware of Cheap Seat Foam: A Cautionary Tale for GM Strato Bucket Seats

January 22, 2025 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Beware of Cheap Seat Foam- A Cautionary Tale for Restoring GM Strato Bucket Seats

As an auto upholsterer, there’s nothing more satisfying than restoring a classic car interior to its former glory. But sometimes, even the best efforts can hit an unexpected snag. Recently, I fully restored a pair of 1969 Pontiac GTO bucket seats for a customer, only to discover a hidden issue that left us both scratching our heads. … [Read more...] about Beware of Cheap Seat Foam: A Cautionary Tale for GM Strato Bucket Seats

Dead Bosch Foam Saw? Try the Acu-Cutter

June 5, 2024 By Naseem Muaddi

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Ever since Bosch discontinued its popular GSG 300 Foam Cutter, auto trimmers have been searching for a dependable alternative. I finally found it in the Acu-Cutter 500. … [Read more...] about Dead Bosch Foam Saw? Try the Acu-Cutter

Warning: There’s a Shortage of Seat Foam

March 9, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Theres a Shortage of Seat Foam

The winter storm that caused power outages and water shortages in Texas also shut down refineries that provide the raw materials for the production of seat foam, creating an industry-wide shortage. … [Read more...] about Warning: There’s a Shortage of Seat Foam

When Car Seats Didn’t Have Foam Rubber

September 9, 2020 By Nadeem Muaddi

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With how often trimmers work with foam rubber, it's easy to take it for granted. But this old New York Times article reminds us that shops didn't always have the luxury of working with the material. … [Read more...] about When Car Seats Didn’t Have Foam Rubber

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