Auto upholstery firm marks 40 years of business under same owner
Springfield, VA, July 18, 2016 (Newswire.com) - Seatco is proud to mark forty years in the auto trim and auto upholstery business under the ownership of Neal Ailstock, the owner and general manager of the Northern Virginia auto upholstery shop. The firm’s 40-year anniversary is a milestone not often attained by small businesses, and with the fast pace of change in today’s business world, one that is getting harder and harder to achieve.
Seatco’s original location was in Arlington, Virginia, their second location was in Bailey’s Crossroads, Virginia, their third shop location was another address in Bailey’s Crossroads, and a few years ago, they relocated to their current location at 6701 Electronic Drive in Springfield, Virginia. Their loyal customers simply followed them to each new address.
"We've always delivered great quality at good prices, and our customers have always responded to that formula. Here's hoping that will continue."
Neal Ailstock, Owner and General Manager of Seatco
Neal Ailstock stated, “I feel blessed to have had Seatco as a going concern for so long, and I’m thankful to all of our customers here in Northern Virginia and worldwide for thinking of us for their auto upholstery needs. Like every business, we’ve had our good times and our not-so-good times, but our good times far, far exceeded our not-so-good times over our four decades of doing business.
We’ve always delivered great quality at good prices, and our customers have always responded to that formula. Here’s hoping that will continue.”
Known as the "go-to" shop for difficult work, meticulous restorations and beautiful custom jobs, Seatco has carved out an enviable reputation for itself in the auto upholstery business.
When asked if he intended to retire soon, Mr. Ailstock smiled, and then replied, “I love what I do, which is making something used and beat-up look brand-new again, and I will come to the shop every day until I can’t be useful anymore, so I think the answer is, ask me again in a few more years.”
Kudos to Seatco and Neal Ailstock for their business success.
Source: Crescent Group Consulting
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