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Everything We Covered in April 2025

April 30, 2025 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Monthly Wrap Up - April 2018

We had a lot of fun this month on The Hog Ring. We covered the latest industry news, products, projects and more. Here's a look back at April 2025. … [Read more...] about Everything We Covered in April 2025

Registration Opens for the 2025 SEMA Show

April 29, 2025 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Las Vegas for the SEMA Show

Registration for the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas is now open! And yes, we have details. … [Read more...] about Registration Opens for the 2025 SEMA Show

Hidden Mouse Nest? How to Charge for the Extra Dirty Work

April 28, 2025 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Hidden Mouse Nest? How to Charge for the Extra Dirty Work

If you work in an auto upholstery shop long enough, you’re bound to run into it — a car that’s been sitting for years, brought in for new trim work, and hiding a nasty surprise: a mouse nest. … [Read more...] about Hidden Mouse Nest? How to Charge for the Extra Dirty Work

How Tariffs are Impacting the Auto Upholstery Industry

April 26, 2025 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Here’s How Tariffs are Impacting the Auto Upholstery Industry

Businesses across the upholstery industry have been working to adapt to new tariffs introduced by the Trump Administration. These tariffs, aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and rebalancing trade, have significantly affected the cost of imported goods, especially materials like leather and other textiles commonly used in the automotive sector. … [Read more...] about How Tariffs are Impacting the Auto Upholstery Industry

Next-Level Convertible Tops with Folded-Edge Bonding

April 25, 2025 By Gary Dekirmendjian

The Hog Ring - Next-Level Convertible Tops with Folded-Edge Bonding

When it comes to high-end convertible tops, it’s the details that make the difference. At OEM+ Auto Tops, we believe your soft top should look—and last—as impressively as the car it’s mounted on. … [Read more...] about Next-Level Convertible Tops with Folded-Edge Bonding

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