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Win a Scholarship to Study Auto Upholstery

November 17, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

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The SEMA Memorial Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Program are back! If you're enrolled in an auto upholstery program – or – plan to use your degree to advance the industry, then you might be eligible. … [Read more...] about Win a Scholarship to Study Auto Upholstery

SEMA Honors Auto Trimmer Tommy Perkins

September 14, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Please join us in congratulating Tommy Perkins of Seams Ridiculous Upholstery in Montross, Virginia for being named to SEMA's "35 under 35" — a list that recognizes the top 35 professionals under the age of 35 who are doing something new and exciting to change up the automotive aftermarket industry! … [Read more...] about SEMA Honors Auto Trimmer Tommy Perkins

Happy Car Collector Appreciation Day!

July 10, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

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How's this for an excuse to skip out of work early? It's Car Collector Appreciation Day! And to celebrate the new holiday, you need to drop the top on your project car and cruise the boulevard to the nearest car show. … [Read more...] about Happy Car Collector Appreciation Day!

SEMA PRO Open Meeting and Discussion

June 9, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) — a SEMA council that includes auto upholsterers — will host its annual Long Range Planning Meeting and Industry Discussion in Motor City this month, and the event is open to members and non-members alike. … [Read more...] about SEMA PRO Open Meeting and Discussion

Should Auto Trimmers Join SEMA PRO?

March 3, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

In recent months, there’s been some talk among members of The Hog Ring community about starting a professional association for auto trimmers that can help with legal and business matters within the industry, as well as preserve and strengthen the viability of our craft. … [Read more...] about Should Auto Trimmers Join SEMA PRO?

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