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Listen to Fat Fender Garage on NC Shop Talk!

August 4, 2025 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Listen to Fat Fender Garage on NC Shop Talk!

Tune in to the latest episode of NC Shop Talk to hear Jason Noel of Fat Fender Garage talk about how he built one of the most innovative custom shops in the industry. … [Read more...] about Listen to Fat Fender Garage on NC Shop Talk!

Meet the NC14L: A Long Arm Twin Needle Built for Heavy Duty Work

May 1, 2025 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Meet the NC14L- A Long Arm Twin Needle Built for Heavy Duty Work

NC Carpet Binding & Equipment just dropped its second new machine of the year—the NC14L—and if you’re in the business of high-end auto interiors, aircraft cabins, or marine upholstery, this is one you’ll want to pay attention to. … [Read more...] about Meet the NC14L: A Long Arm Twin Needle Built for Heavy Duty Work

How Tariffs are Impacting the Auto Upholstery Industry

April 26, 2025 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Here’s How Tariffs are Impacting the Auto Upholstery Industry

Businesses across the upholstery industry have been working to adapt to new tariffs introduced by the Trump Administration. These tariffs, aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and rebalancing trade, have significantly affected the cost of imported goods, especially materials like leather and other textiles commonly used in the automotive sector. … [Read more...] about How Tariffs are Impacting the Auto Upholstery Industry

Built to Handle Anything: The New NC18L Has Landed

April 24, 2025 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Built to Handle Anything- The New NC18L Has Landed

NC Carpet Binding & Equipment has officially rolled out its first new machine of the year — the NC18L 18" Long Arm Walking Foot Sewing Machine — and it’s already making waves in the custom upholstery world. Built for power, precision, and long-haul reliability, this machine is engineered to handle everything from thick leather and carpet to multi-ply vinyl and foam-backed … [Read more...] about Built to Handle Anything: The New NC18L Has Landed

Listen to Courtney Hansen on NC Shop Talk!

March 6, 2025 By Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Listen to Courtney Hansen on NC Shop Talk!

Tune in to the latest episode of NC Shop Talk to hear Courtney Hansen talk about blazing trails in the automotive world, the challenges of independent television production, and her lifelong passion for cars. … [Read more...] about Listen to Courtney Hansen on NC Shop Talk!

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