June 2010 Issue

• Mississippi upholstery manufacturers receive tax credit

  Mississippi upholstery manufacturers to receive tax credit for each cut-and-sew job.

• Car and truck enthusiasts rely on internet research

  75 percent of enthusiasts in eight categories use internet to research buying decisions.

• Cause and effect of buying American-made products

  Buying products made in the United States is even more important to retailers.

• Study shows improvement in vehicle sales

  The results of a recent Center for Automotive Research study were released during a Specialty Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (SEMA) webinar.

• New tax incentives to hire unemployed workers

  The $16 billion jobs bill offers hiring incentives for employers.

• New resource for fabric industry

  New website, Talktextiles, offers information about lore and lingo of the fabric world.

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  Digital Leather partners with Kim Designs

  Digital Leather has teamed with Kim Designs to offer more than 500 designer patterns.

• Theodore Alexander to produce Keno Brothers furniture

  High-end case goods manufacturer Theodore Alexander recently unveiled the new Keno Brothers collection, a line of furniture produced with the help of art and antique furniture experts, Leigh and Leslie Keno.

• Tips for better blogging

  Blogging can be a great way to break into the social media craze and connect with customers both new and old.

• Outdoor furniture trends for 2010

  Makers of outdoor furniture are keeping the current economic times in mind.

• Summer and fall 2010 trends

  Comfort and value are predicted to be key features for the last half of the year in upholstery.

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  Headliner adhesive

  Quick Fix Headliner Adhesive is specially formulated for headliner repair.

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  Fresh-smelling auto interior adhesive

  Interior adhesive bonds to carpets, speaker boxes, trunk liners and kick panels.

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  Adjustable tubing joiner

  Lever Lock Joiner provides a secure, easily-adjusted grip for adjustable support poles.

• Colorful, fire-retardant thread

  Ultimate K fire-retardant thread from Liberty Threads can be colorized in any shade.

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  Vacuum infused adhesive

  Westech Aerosol's Infuzene uses a vacuum infusion process to create lightweight, durable fiberglass components.

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  Improved sewing machine

  The STH-8BLD-3 has been improved to better serve upholstery work.

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  Zipper jig

  The ZSJ Zipper Jig from Manart Hirsch makes installing sliders on YKK zipppers a breeze.

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  Pliers for pulling and stripping

  Pro Upholstery Pliers designed to strip down auto, boat and furniture upholstery.

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  Basketweave door panels on a '57 Chevy

  A ‘57 Chevy gets a complete interior makeover with extra-special side panels.

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  Three types of convertible tops

  Three different vehicles show how top installation differs in degree of difficulty, time required and final price.

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  Attract Generations X and Y online

  With over 30 million people more than the Baby Boomers, X and Y have the most influence on consumer goods in American society.

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  Create a reason to choose you instead of your competition

  Potential customers are trying to decide whether or not to choose you.

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