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Outdoorsy Jumps to No. 11 on a16z Marketplace 100 List
Outdoorsy has been named as one of largest and fastest-growing marketplace startups and private companies on the a16z Marketplace 100…
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THOR Completes Repricing of Term Loan B Facility
THOR Industries has announced that it has successfully completed the repricing of its Senior Secured Term Loan B (the “Term…
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Report: Fuel Prices and Demand Highest in California
After a massive dip in traffic and a decrease in gas prices last year, a recent report by GasBuddy has…
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RV Thief Gets 7 Years in Federal Prison for Multi-State Spree
Below is an excerpt from a report by news outlet The Chattanoogan A man who stole vehicles throughout the South…
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Deadline for RV Dealers Convention/Expo Workshop Submission is March 29
RVDA has announced that workshop proposals for the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, taking place Nov. 8-12 at Paris Las Vegas,…
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RV Shipments Set New February Record
The RV Industry Association’s February 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 48,286 units,…
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Lippert Acquires Wolfpack, Adding Manufacturing Capacity
Lippert has announced it has acquired the assets of Wolfpack Chassis, a chassis manufacturer in Kendallville, Ind., to add to…
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The RV/MH HOF Supplier Show Announces Dates
The Second Annual RV Hall of Fame Suppliers Show to be held during the September 2021 RV Open House Week…
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Mike Molino RV Learning Center Establishes Legacy Fund for Jerry Greer
Friends of RVDA Board of Directors Past Chairman Jerry Greer have announced that they have established a legacy fund benefiting…
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Camping World Opens New Oregon SuperCenter
Camping World Holdings has announced the opening of its newest SuperCenter in Medford, Ore. The new RV and outdoor dealership,…
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Furrion Updates Showroom at ICIT
Furrion today unveiled a new, updated look at its Innovation Center and Institute of Technology (ICIT). The ICIT is home…
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RVWA Presentation Focuses on Customer Service
This week’s RV Women’s Alliance Coffee, Lunch, & Learn presentation will focus on customer service. The webinar takes place on…
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ORR and Outdoor Rec Leaders Provide Capitol Hill Briefing
Leaders of the $788 billion outdoor recreation industry hosted a Capitol Hill briefing on Wednesday where they touted their recent…
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Haig Partners Sees Promising Numbers in Year-End Report
Haig Partners has released its year-end 2020 report which tracks trends in auto retail and how it impacts dealership values.…
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NRS Trailers Joins with P&P to Form National Trailer Source
After two years of discussion, NRS Trailers and P&P Trailer Sales have announced they have officially merged to create National…
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Weekly U.S. Jobless Claims Lowest Since COVID-19 Began
U.S. states saw a bigger-than-expected drop in initial unemployment claims filings last week as claims fell to a fresh pandemic-era…
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SBA to Increase Lending Limit for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration said it is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19…
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Winnebago Sees 34% Revenue Increase in Q2
Winnebago Industries has reported second quarter revenue of $840 million compared to $626.8 million in the second quarter last year,…
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Lazydays Completes Acquisition of Chilhowee RV Center
Lazydays Holdings has completed its acquisition of Chilhowee RV Center, an RV dealership located just outside Knoxville, Tenn. It is…
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Duo Form Launches Two New RV Skylight Shade Sizes
Duo Form has announced the launch of two new sizes in its unique RV Skylight Shade family of products, available…
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Fun Town Announces New Corporate HQ and Call Center
Fun Town RV has announced the opening of its new Communications and Innovation Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The Communications…
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Incentive Benefit Approved for Connecticut RV Dealership
On the recommendation of the Newtown, Conn., Economic Development Commission, the town’s Board of Selectmen on March 15 unanimously agreed…
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Leisure Days RV Group Continues Aggressive Expansion Within Canada
Canada’s largest RV Dealership group continued its expansion with the addition of two dealerships. Leisure Days RV Group has announced…
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RVing in New England Featuring Social Media Influencer Travelin’ Robert
This week’s episode of RVing in New England, the Facebook Live show hosted by Bob Zagami of the New England…
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Alabama Dealership’s PR Company Wins Davey Award for Ad
Alabama-based Secret Weapon Media Agency has been recognized as one of the outstanding TV commercial agencies by the Davey Awards.…
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Deadline Approaching for Indiana State Business Award Nominations
The state of Indiana is accepting nominations through the end of March for the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business…
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Way Expands Services and Operations Teams Again
RV products manufacturer Way has hired three people to grow its services team, bringing in additional team members to support…
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Lazydays to Use $11.3M in Stock Sale to Expand Operations
Lazydays Holdings has announced that two of its institutional investors have acquired more than 1 million shares of the company’s…
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Montana Legislature Passes Bill to Increase Allowable RV Length
The Montana State Senate has passed a bill to update the state’s definition of “motorhome” and “travel trailer.” Once signed…
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Scot Eisenfelder Named CEO of APCO Holdings
APCO Holdings, a provider and administrator of automotive F&I products and home to the EasyCare, GWC Warranty and MemberCare brands,…
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Authenticom Launches Secure Data Transfer Platform for CDK Dealers
Authenticom announced it has launched DVSync, a desktop application that gives vehicle dealers control over how data is moved from…
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Air Lift Co. Launches ‘Squat Awareness’ Campaign
Aftermarket air suspension manufacturer Air Lift Co. has launched a new awareness campaign, aimed to increase recognition of the dangers…
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OMNOVA Launches 2021 INSIGHTS Lookbook Showcasing Laminates
OMNOVA has launched its INSIGHTS 2021 Lookbook, featuring the latest in laminate finishes and design trends. “INSIGHTS is our annual…
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Florida RV Warehouse Destroyed by Fire
Fire crews put out a fire that destroyed a warehouse of a Davie, Fla., RV business. Davie Fire Rescue responded…
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Insurance Company Sues Former NeXus CFO Over Inflated Bonuses
West Bend Mutual Insurance is suing former NeXus RV CFO Reed Morrison $62,000 in bonus pay it alleges he got…
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RELiON Donates Lithium Battery Package to Ocean Cleaning Project
RELiON Battery, has announced a partnership with the New England-based non-profit Rozalia Project by funding a lithium battery upgrade for…
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Progress Updated on Manufactured Housing Museum
RV/MH Hall of Fame President Darryl Searer has given an update on the $1.7 million capital campaign underway to add…
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Winter Storms in Gulf Coast States Impacting RV Production
A historic winter storm that brought heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures to the Gulf Coast region in late February is…
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KPA Webinar Addresses ‘Near Misses’
RVDA partner firm KPA has an upcoming seminar on March 25 titled, “Dealership Accident Prevention Through Near Miss Reporting.” KPA…
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FreedomRoads Sues Tumbleweed Tiny House Co. for Unpaid Loan
FreedomRoads Holding Co., an indirect subsidiary of Camping World Holdings, has filed a lawsuit against Steve Weissmann, president of Tumbleweed…
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Coachmen, Keystone Make NHTSA’s Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued its weekly list of vehicle recalls, and this week two RV companies…
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Coming Tuesday: A New In Tow with RV PRO Episode Featuring Mike Hesse of Blue Ox
The In Tow with RV PRO podcast goes live with a new episode every second and fourth Tuesday of the…
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Pleasure-Way Updates Class B’s with Truma Products
Pleasure-Way is partnering with Truma in launching its 2021.5 updates to all Class B models. In addition to using the…
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Spartech’s Oregon Facility Announces Organizational Changes
Spartech, a manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions sold into a variety of industries, including RV and marine,…
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MARVAC Foundation is Offering Scholarship
The Michigan Manufactured Housing and the Recreation Vehicle and Campground Associations has announced that applications are now being accepted for…
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How Not to Tow Your Vehicle Behind Your Motorhome
Here’s a lesson on how to flat-tow a vehicle. One you’ll definitely remember. A Florida mechanic has posted a video…
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Trade Only Today Asks: What Can We Learn from the RV Industry?
The pandemic has caused the sales of both RVs and boats to soar in the past year, as each offers…
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South Bend Boat Show Returns for 2021
After a layoff of roughly a year, life has begun returning to Century Center in downtown South Bend, Ind. Workers…
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Webinar Explores Solving Customer Problems Before They Get Costly
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and Better Vantage Point team up to present the webinar, “First Time Buyers: Strategies to…
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Azdel Stakes Out Sidewall Territory
Composite materials have made a significant impact in evolving the construction of RV sidewalls since their introduction more than a…
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Black Book: Wholesale Towable Values Set Another Record
“The values of used RVs sold at wholesale auctions were mixed last month, with motorhomes dipping slightly while towables posted…
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Strong Demand Drives Lazydays Revenues Up
Lazydays Holdings has reported revenues in the fourth quarter of $196.6 million, a 36 percent jump – up $51.7 million…
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Regency RV Announces New Van Division
Regency RV has announced a new van division to complement its RV segment. Regency Vans was formed in 1982 and…
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RVIA Hosting Webinar with ‘RV Wingman’ Alan Warren
The RV Industry Association will host a live webinar discussed focused on its aftermarket members and hosted by “The RV…
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RVWA Presentation: 2021 RV Industry Growth Trends
This week’s Coffee, Lunch, and Learn, sponsored by the RV Women’s Alliance, will feature Larry Wassam, president of Wassam Sales…
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Winnebago Appoints Two to Board of Directors
Winnebago Industries has announced the appointment of Jacqueline Woods and Kevin Bryant to its board of directors. “Winnebago Industries has…
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770,000 New Unemployment Claims Last Week
U.S. new weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rose last week even amid a wave of abating social distancing restrictions and improving…
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Businessman Donates $2.5M to Ivy Tech
Hoping to better prepare manufacturing workers in Elkhart, Ind., for the fast-approaching future and beautify space for students receiving career…
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RVRA Rental Survey Underway
The RV Rental Association (RVRA) has announced it is now conducting a survey of RV rental businesses to gauge the…
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Space Heater Source of Forest River Factory Fire
Fire investigators have determined a space heater was the source of a fire that destroyed a Forest River RV lamination…
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Oracle Lighting Wins Case Against Chinese Counterfeiters
Oracle Lighting, which makes LED lighting solutions for vehicles including RVs, has announced that it has won its legal battle…
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RVIA Recognizes Mary Pouliot
(The RV Industry Association occasionally highlights a member and tells their story and this week it’s Mary Pouliot, Thetford Corp.’s…
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Chinook Reenters RV Market with Summit
Judging by his report in Motor1.com, Matthew Crisara is a fan of this legendary brand that seems poised for a…
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Happy Daze RV Eyeing Fourth California Location
Happy Daze RV has announced it is looking to set up a dealership in the Ripon Crossing shopping center along…
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U.S. Housing Construction Tumbled 10.3% in February
Severe winter weather in much of the country pushed home construction down a sharp 10.3 percent in February while applications…
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Alliance RV Plans More Manufacturing Growth, Hundreds of Jobs in Elkhart County
Alliance RV has announced plans to continue growing its Elkhart, Ind., operations. The company said it plans to create up…
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RVIA’s Aftermarket Conference to Celebrate 50th Anniversary in August
The RV Industry Association has announced that RV suppliers, distributors and manufacturer reps should mark their calendars for the second…
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KOA Finished 2020 Strong Despite Pandemic
Kampgrounds of America has reported that its owners overcame last spring’s COVID-19 closures to set new performance records during the…
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The Shyft Group Gives $500 Employee Bonuses
The Shyft Group recently announced it is awarding employees with a special $500 bonus. The bonuses are being awarded to…
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Fire at Forest River Plant in Goshen Monday Night
Goshen firefighters were called to a Forest River RV laminating factory in the 2800 block of College Avenue at 8:37…
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Dometic Changes Financial Reporting Structure
As previously announced, Dometic is changing its reporting structure from the Q1 2021 interim report with four segments reported: Americas,…
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ORR Applauds Haaland’s Appointment as Interior Secretary
The Senate on Monday confirmed New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as interior secretary, making her the first Native American to…
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RV Center Coming to Yankton, S.D.
It’s no secret that camping is a popular activity in the Yankton, S.D. area. With RV parks dotting the Highway…
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How the Humble RV Became a Traveling American’s Dream Come True
The Bustle Digital Group describes itself as a Gen X and Millennial-focused media outlet that operates through nine brands, one…
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Goldschmitt Offers New Exclusive Campervan Chassis Packages
Germany-based Goldschmitt has announced that it is offering new CamperPLUS chassis packages for lightweight campervans, specifically for the Fiat Ducato…
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RumbleOn and RideNow Announce Merger
RumbleOn, an ecommerce company using technology to aggregate and distribute pre-owned vehicles to and from both consumers and dealers, and…
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Patrick Industries Completes Acquisition of Sea-Dog Corp.
Patrick Industries has completed the acquisition of Sea-Dog Corp. a distributor of a comprehensive suite of marine and powersports hardware…
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Patrick Industries Expands Production at Inland Plywood
Patrick Industries has announced it will exhibit at the Closets Conference & Expo, co-located with Wood Pro Expo Florida at…
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Grand Design RV Unveils Grand Design Nation
Grand Design has unveiled a new digital resource which it said is intended to enhance engagement with existing, potential, and…
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Dates Set for RV Dealers Convention/Expo
The 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo is set for Nov. 8-12 at Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. The event is presented by…
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Meyer Distributing Adds Delaware Location
Meyer Distributing has announced the addition of its Bear, Del., location. The cross-dock will have a direct, next-day feed from…
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Camping World Moving Forward on Idaho Falls Store Expansion
The fate of an 11-acre piece of property next to Camping World in Idaho Falls, Idaho, has now been determined.…
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Pandemic Drives Sales Growth at 32nd Annual Springfield RV Mega Show
The Springfield, Mo., RV Mega Show made its way back into the Ozarks this weekend for what organizers described as…
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Renesas CEO Warns Carmakers’ Chip Shortages May Last Into Late 2021
Renesas Electronics Corp.’s top executive warned that a global shortage of auto semiconductors may persist into the second half, joining…
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Newmar, FRCC, Black Series, Forest River Make Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has released its weekly recall list, with several RV companies making this week’s list.…
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SBA Extends Disaster Loan Deferments Until 2022
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced extended deferment periods for all disaster loans, including the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster…
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Battle Born Batteries Charity Auction to Benefit Care Camps
In early 2020, Battle Born Batteries first connected with Care Camps, a non-profit organization that hosts specialized camps for children…
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Lack of Inventory Forces Cancellation of Florida RV Show
The continuing hot sales market for RVs by local dealers has unfortunately put a damper on southwest Florida RV shows.…
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Horizon Global Makes Strides Towards Positive Earnings
Horizon Global has reported net sales during the fourth quarter of $175.9 million, an improvement of $33.6 million, or 23.6…
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Kansanback Appointed EVP at Brown & Brown
Mike Neal, president of Brown & Brown Dealer Services (BBDS), has announced that Joel Kansanback has been promoted to executive…
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Roadtrippers Launches ‘Voices from the Road’
Roadtrippers, a road trip planning tool, is launching “Voices from the Road.” The new storytelling project amplifies underrepresented voices in…
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How a Local Utah Newspaper Covered Camping World’s Most Recent Acquisition
Earlier this week RV PRO reported that Camping World had continued its dealership acquisition spree with the purchase of Nielson…
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Flow-Rite Names Senior Marketing Manager
Flow-Rite, a manufacturer of injection-molded fluid control products, has hired Meryl Cook as its new senior marketing manager, according to…
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Link Acquires Product Lines from Hadley Products
Link Mfg. has announced that it has finalized an agreement acquiring valve and suspension control product lines and related expertise…
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Barletta Earns Customer Satisfaction Award
Barletta Pontoon Boats has been recognized with a 2020 National Marine Manufacturers Association Customer Satisfaction Index Award in its third…
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‘RVs Move America Week’ Canceled
In a statement issued on Thursday, RVIA said that, “After careful internal review, and discussion with our board of directors,…
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Winnebago Updates Flying W Dealer Excellence Program
Winnebago has announced changes to its Flying W Dealer Excellence Award program to enhance the focus on customer satisfaction. “We…
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American Coach Debuts American Dream 39RK Floorplan
REV Recreation Group has introduced the 2021 American Dream 39RK model with a new floorplan at the FMCA’s 102nd International…
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Shyft Group Reports Drop in Sales, Net Income for Quarter
The Shyft Group, which primarily makes specialty vehicles as well as chassis for RVs, reported a drop in both revenue…
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LCI Industries Appoints Stephanie Mains to Board
LCI Industries has announced the appointment of Stephanie Mains to the company’s board of directors. Mains will serve as a…
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