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Save Big This Month at Kee Auto Top

May 9, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Check out Kee Auto Top's May 2016 newsletter for the latest sales and promotions on convertible tops! As always, it also features a helpful "Trimmer Tip." … [Read more...] about Save Big This Month at Kee Auto Top

6 Reasons Why Leather is Sustainable

May 5, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

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As the public becomes increasingly concerned about animal and environmental rights, auto upholsterers may face questions about the ethics and sustainability of using genuine leather. It’s up to us to dispel myths and educate customers on why leather is, and has been for millennia, an ethical and sustainable product. … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons Why Leather is Sustainable

The Scoop on Carpet Binders and Sergers

May 3, 2016 By Naseem Muaddi

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Most auto upholstery shops use traditional industrial sewing machines to bind vehicle carpets. However, there are dedicated machines – called binders and sergers – that allow trimmers to do the same job quicker and easier. Interested in learning more about these machines, we reached out to Mal Maher, CEO of NC Carpet Binding & Equipment, to get the scoop … [Read more...] about The Scoop on Carpet Binders and Sergers

Every Day is Earth Day at Haartz

April 22, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

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On this Earth Day we’re reminded of the environmental impact that vehicles have on the planet and honor those industry manufacturers and suppliers who take steps beyond what government regulators mandate to ensure a sustainable future for us all. … [Read more...] about Every Day is Earth Day at Haartz

Haartz Announces New Venture in China

April 12, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

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The Haartz Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of convertible top fabric and interior materials, announced on Monday the formation of a joint venture with the Minth Group, a leading supplier of vehicle trim and components in China. The new company, Haartz-Minth (Ningbo) Automotive Ltd., will be based in China and manufacture automotive interior surface materials for … [Read more...] about Haartz Announces New Venture in China

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