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Bry-Tech Buys Detroit Body Products’ Inventory

June 18, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Bry-Tech Distributors says it bought most of Detroit Body Products' inventory, following the Michigan company's closure. … [Read more...] about Bry-Tech Buys Detroit Body Products’ Inventory

Detroit Body Products is Out of Business

June 4, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Detroit Body Products Has Closed

Detroit Body Products, longtime supplier of OEM fabrics and publisher of the popular Detroit Book, is officially out of business. … [Read more...] about Detroit Body Products is Out of Business

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

Volvo is the Latest Automaker to Ditch Leather

March 5, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Volvo the Latest Automaker to Ditch Leather

Volvo has announced plans to stop trimming its vehicles in leather. … [Read more...] about Volvo is the Latest Automaker to Ditch Leather

Mini is Ditching Leather Interiors

February 2, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Mini is Ditching Leather Interiors

Mini's design boss, Oliver Heilmer, says the automaker is just about finished with leather upholstery, and that future cars will be upholstered in more sustainable materials. … [Read more...] about Mini is Ditching Leather Interiors

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