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Shop Profile: A&E Auto Upholstery

June 19, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - A&E Auto Upholstery and Canvas

Local newspaper Florida Today recently profiled A&E Auto Upholstery and Canvas, a 52-year-old shop that's been in the Hayes family for three generations. The profile, a short Q&A touching on everything from the family's business philosophy to hopes for the future, is definitely worth a read — if not to learn something new, then to see how similar all our shops really … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: A&E Auto Upholstery

Shop Profile: Roy Powell of Drew’s Garage

June 11, 2014 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Auto Upholstery News - Roy Keith Powell - Drew's Garage

Master trimmer and long-time THR contributor Roy Keith Powell recently closed his shop, Roy Keith Classics, and joined the team at Drew’s Garage — moving over 1,000 miles from Hot Springs, SD, to Tempe, AZ. Curious about the big move, The Hog Ring spoke to Roy about what inspired him to embark on this new journey, what he’s doing now, and his first project with the new team: … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Roy Powell of Drew’s Garage

Shop Profile: Customs By Vos

June 2, 2014 By Naseem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Customs by Vos

At just 32 years old, Dave Vos has already established himself as a master in the craft of auto upholstery — netting numerous awards, magazine spreads and, most importantly, the respect of his peers. In fact, his reputation and clientele are growing so quickly that his shop, Customs by Vos, is currently in the midst of a major expansion. … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Customs By Vos

Shop Profile: Stitches Custom Upholstery

May 13, 2014 By Naseem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Stitches Custom Auto Upholstery

Tony Miller of Stitches Custom Auto Upholstery in Bremerton, Wash., is one of the most highly decorated trimmers in our industry. His shop has won numerous awards and has even been featured in some of the hottest car magazines. All for good reason — his team does extraordinary work. … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Stitches Custom Upholstery

Shop Profile: Auto & Upholstery Center

April 4, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Custom Auto & Upholstery Center

Press of Atlantic City recently published a profile of Custom Auto & Upholstery Center, a Pleasantville, N.J. shop that's been in the business for decades and maintains a pretty positive outlook on the industry's state of affairs. The article is interesting, not just because it allows us to peer into a another trimmer's shop, but because it provides some interesting … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Auto & Upholstery Center

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