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Rex Pegg Fabrics Acquires Phoenix Trim & Supply

November 27, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Rex Pegg Fabrics Acquires Phoenix Trim & Supply

Rex Pegg Fabrics announced that it has acquired Phoenix Trim & Supply, bringing the two regional upholstery suppliers under one management team. … [Read more...] about Rex Pegg Fabrics Acquires Phoenix Trim & Supply

Report: The Interior Industry is About to Boom!

November 16, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Car Interiors Will Soon Be More Important than Performance

The automotive interior industry is about to skyrocket, according to McKinsey & Company. … [Read more...] about Report: The Interior Industry is About to Boom!

Enrollment at WyoTech is Booming!

November 11, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Enrollment at WyoTech is Booming

If WyoTech's enrollment numbers are a sign of what's to come, it looks like the trades are bouncing back. … [Read more...] about Enrollment at WyoTech is Booming!

Lear to Acquire Vehicle Seating Company for $200 Million

November 1, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Lear to Acquire Vehicle Seating Company for 200 Million

Lear Corporation just announced that it will acquire Kongsberg Automotive's Interior Comfort Systems (ICS) division for more than $200 million. … [Read more...] about Lear to Acquire Vehicle Seating Company for $200 Million

No, Bentley is Not Giving Up Leather

August 30, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Bentley is Not Giving Up Leather

Bentley Motors just became the first automaker to join the Leather Working Group (LWG), squashing rumors it's abandoning genuine leather. … [Read more...] about No, Bentley is Not Giving Up Leather

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