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Take the Tiny Binding Challenge!

February 26, 2018 By Naseem Muaddi

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Two of our favorite auto trimmers, Brian Willingham of BW Upholstery and Ricky Howard of Interiors by Shannon, recently challenged each other to bind a dime-sized hole in vehicle carpet. … [Read more...] about Take the Tiny Binding Challenge!

Scholarships to Study Auto Upholstery

January 10, 2018 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Scholarships to Study Auto Upholstery

Students preparing for a career in auto upholstery are eligible to apply for the 2018 SEMA Memorial Scholarship or Loan Forgiveness Program. … [Read more...] about Scholarships to Study Auto Upholstery

SEMA Honors Two Upholstery Industry Pros

September 8, 2017 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - SEMA Honors Two Upholstery Industry Pros

Congratulations to Wei Wei Li of Stitchcraft Interiors and Sam Mapes of Sam's Upholstery for being named to SEMA's "35 under 35" — an annual list that recognizes the top 35 professionals under the age of 35 who are changing the automotive aftermarket industry. … [Read more...] about SEMA Honors Two Upholstery Industry Pros

Ryan Stewart Wins ‘Apprentice of the Year’

July 27, 2017 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Congrats to Ryan Stewart of Douglas Auto & Marine Upholstery for winning the Outdoor Fabric Products Association of New Zealand's "Apprentice of the Year" award. … [Read more...] about Ryan Stewart Wins ‘Apprentice of the Year’

SEMA Opens Nominations for 35 Under 35

April 5, 2017 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - SEMA Accepting Nominations for 35 Under 35

If you know a young, promising trimmer who is moving the auto upholstery industry in a new and exciting direction, consider nominating him or her for SEMA’s "35 Under 35." … [Read more...] about SEMA Opens Nominations for 35 Under 35

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