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Friday, June 14, 2013 • Darian Warden
After 31 years of running his father’s company, Jeff Hanemaayer has announced his resignation from Roadtrek Motorhomes, effective July 31.
In an e-mail to RV PRO, Hanemaayer explained his reasoning.
“As you may recall I sold a...
Friday, June 14, 2013 • Darian Warden
The RV Dealer Association of Canada recently tried something new to promote the RV technician trade to the general public.
This year, the organization participated in the 2013 Skills Canada National Competition, where visitors were able to...
Friday, June 14, 2013 • RV PRO Staff
Dometic announced Kevin Wynne as the new senior account manager in its RV OEM sales department in Elkhart, Ind.
The company said Wynne has 28 years of experience in the industry and will be responsible for calling on and managing OEM customers...
Friday, June 14, 2013 • Darian Warden
Arvika said Little Guy Worldwide has added to its accessory equipment a bike rack specially made by Arvika for its T@B units and adapted to the teardrop units.
The bike racks are made of aluminum, foldable and according to the company, very...
Friday, June 14, 2013 • RV PRO Staff
Lazydays announced the appointment of David Witty to its executive management team on Friday (June 14).
As Vice President of Services, Witty will lead all areas of the company’s services business and oversee its Customer for Life initiative...
Friday, June 14, 2013 • RV PRO Staff
The RV Dealer Association announced that Protective Life Corporation’s Asset Protection segment is a Gold Partner for the 2013 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo, Sept. 30 - Oct. 4, at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
The...
Friday, June 14, 2013 • RV PRO Staff
This year’s 2013 Texas RV Association Annual Convention has a forward-looking focus.
The theme of the 2013 TRVA Convention is “Facing the Future,” deciphering the future of the RV industry as individuals, families, business owners and...
Friday, June 14, 2013 • RV PRO Staff
A leading RV company that began modestly in a small dealership on Memorial Parkway 43 years ago is expanding with a new facility in Ardmore, Tenn., and bringing with it jobs to the area, AL.com reported.
Bankston Motor Homes, which is now at 2191...
Friday, June 14, 2013 • RV PRO Staff
According to IBISWorld, The truck, trailer and motorhome manufacturing industry is set to move forward after a catastrophic collapse in demand during the recession.
Demand from truck transportation, domestic trips by US residents and total trade...
Friday, June 14, 2013 • RV PRO Staff
Led by gloomier views on current conditions, a gauge of consumer sentiment declined this month, missing analysts’ expectations, according to data released Friday, MarketWatch reported.
After hitting the highest level in almost six years in May,...
Thursday, June 13, 2013 • Darian Warden
After great attendance at last year’s Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA) America’s Largest RV Show, the organization reports it has upped the advertising budget 10 percent in order to grow the show.
“Every year we increase it...
Thursday, June 13, 2013 • RV PRO Staff
Spartan Motors Inc. announced the promotion of Arthur Ickes to President of the Specialty Chassis and Vehicles business unit, which includes responsibility for the RV chassis portfolio, specialty vehicles, defense and government as well as...
Thursday, June 13, 2013 • RV PRO Staff
After three days cleaning up debris from the tornado that hit Moore, Okla., a relief team of five employees from Lippert Components Inc. returned to Goshen, Ind. June 3.
“It was definitely a life-changing experience,” said Service...
Thursday, June 13, 2013 • Darian Warden
Progressive Dynamics Inc. announced the sale of its two millionth power converter Thursday (June 13) since it opened in 1964.
Vice President of Sales and Marketing Mike Walters told RV PRO the milestone is a great step forward.
“It...
Thursday, June 13, 2013 • RV PRO Staff
The RV Industry Association’s Nominating Committee has selected 13 candidates to run for eight seats on the Board of Directors during the association elections taking place in August.
Three Supplier seats with three-year terms are open on the...
Thursday, June 13, 2013 • RV PRO Staff
RVDA announced that Bank of the West is a gold partner for the 2013 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo, Sept. 30- Oct. 4, at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
“We are grateful to the Bank of the West for its strong...
Thursday, June 13, 2013 • RV PRO Staff
Blue Ox President Jay Hesse and Vice President Ellen Kietzmann returned from a trip to Washington D.C. last week where they visited members of Nebraska’s congressional delegation, Senators Mike Johanns and Deb Fisher and representative Jeff...
Thursday, June 13, 2013 • RV PRO Staff
The RV Industry Association Vice President of International Business and General Counsel Craig Kirby has been appointed to the Industry Trade Advisory Committee (ITAC) on Consumer Goods.
The ITAC is an arm of the International Trade...
Thursday, June 13, 2013 • RV PRO Staff
Chongqing Jinguan Automobile Manufacture Co. Ltd (Jinguan), a leading Chinese special vehicles manufacturer, signed an agreement with Germany's Hymer Group on Thursday to launch China's first RV joint venture, according to ShanghaiDaily....
Thursday, June 13, 2013 • RV PRO Staff
Seffner, Fla.-based Lazydays has designated the 2013 summer the Summer of Fun.
The company said the summer long RV show features a large, outdoor-tented showroom where guests can browse a variety of motorhomes and trailers.
Throughout the...