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Starcraft Makes Mortrud National Sales Manager
Starcraft recently promoted Aaron Mortrud to national sales manager. Mortrud will be responsible for new business development, sales and distribution, product…
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New Customer Invite Program Available for RVX
The RV Industry Association recently launched a new customer invite program for exhibitors at RVX. VIP Guest Invites is a free, fully…
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Covercraft to Sponsor Fishing Professional
Covercraft has announced a title sponsorship of Major League Fishing professional angler Bradley Roy. A three-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier, the…
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Canadian PM Urges Tariff Removal at G-20
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday urged President Trump to remove steel and aluminum tariffs implemented by the U.S. earlier…
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Partners Outdoors Eye Summer 2019 Meeting
Partners Outdoors, a gathering of recreation community leaders from the private and public sectors, is planning its next special meeting…
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Forest River Vibe Designed to be Consumer-Ready
As 2019 approaches and repair event cycle times (RECT) become an increasing concern, Forest River saw an opportunity to rebrand…
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Northwood RV Veteran Ward King to Retire
La Grande, Ore.-based RV manufacturers Northwood Mfg. and Outdoors RV has announced RV industry veteran Ward King is retiring. King…
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2,000 FEMA Trailers Slated for Fire Evacuees
As many as 2,000 trailers and manufactured homes will be headed to the Paradise, Calif., region to provide temporary housing for…
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Ken Hesser of Pettes & Hesser Dies at 73
The RV Dealers Association has informed its members that Ken Hesser, of Pettes & Hesser Insurance, died on Nov. 24.…
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Southco Releases New Rotary Latch
Southco has expanded its line of rotary latches with a new version that can be triggered by hand via an…
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MARVAC Presentation to Discuss Sales Trends, RVX
The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds will host an industry meeting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on…
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Hopkins Mfg. Makes Duke R. Vair Its HR Exec
Hopkins Mfg. has hired Duke R. Vair as vice president human resources and chief human resources officer. Vair will lead…
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China Tariff Deal ‘Unlikely,’ Says Trump
President Trump recently said the U.S. will likely impose new tariffs on China as he prepares to head to the…
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GALLERY: Tiny Home-style ESCAPE Boho RV Debuts
ESCAPE Homes has debuted ESCAPE Boho, a 183 square-foot modern tiny home on wheels featuring sustainably-grown pine wood walls. The ESCAPE Boho will be…
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Grand Design, NTP-STAG Partner for New Service Parts Fulfillment Program
Grand Design RV has partnered with NTP-STAG for fulfillment services to support the new “Grand Design Fast Trax” Dealer Service…
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Falk to Oversee LCI’s Mergers and Acquisitions
LCI Industries recently promoted Jason Falk to vice president of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Falk previously held the title of…
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Black Book Reports Decreased Values
Black Book recently reported that the average selling price for motorized units was $43,729, which is down $4,540 (9.4 percent) from…
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GlowStep Revolution Available for Lance Trailers
Lance Mfg. has begun offering GlowStep Revolution entry steps for its customers. The step is branded as the ultraSTEPglow as…
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CRVA Reports Q3 Wholesale RV Shipments
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association recently reported that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the third quarter, ending Sept. 30,…
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Hellwig Suspension Products Makes Two New Hires
Hellwig Suspension Products, a manufacturer of towing, hauling and suspension products, recently hired Brett Kinsfather as director of sales and…
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Jayco Reveals Eagle’s New Interior Designs
Jayco’s Eagle recently introduced new interior design profiles in traditional décor and contemporary décor (named modern farmhouse). The new Eagle design…
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U.S. Honor Flag to Visit Grand Design RV
Editor’s Note: The following statement has been edited according to AP Style guidelines. The U.S. Honor Flag will be at…
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Q&A: NTP-STAG President Sheds Light on RECT
After the RV Dealer Association’s convention wrapped up at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, RV PRO magazine reached out…
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RV Shipments Projected to Decline in 2019
RV shipments will be down slightly in 2019, according to a new forecast prepared by longtime RV industry analyst, Richard…
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Campers Inn RV Acquires Two Alabama Dealerships
Campers Inn RV has acquired Madison RV Supercenter in Madison, Ala., and Southern RV Wholesale in Huntsville, Ala. “We have…
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Brunswick Sets Price for Debt Offering
Brunswick Corp. has priced its offering of $115 million of 6.625 percent senior unsecured notes that are due in 2049.…
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VIDEO: Truma HQ Breaks Ground in Elkhart
We’ve heard of U.S. companies leaving for foreign countries, but a German company is choosing Elkhart County. This story by…
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Report: RV Market Worth $56.5 Billion By 2024
According to a new research report by Global Market Insights, the RV market size is estimated to reach $56.5 billion by…
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Trump Administration to Increase Tariffs by 25 Percent
President Trump said he plans to move forward with increasing tariff levels on Chinese products to 25 percent in January,…
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Jayco Picks RV Consumer Contest Winners
Jayco recently announced that Ava Snyder and Jaunita Reyes were selected as winners of the “Win a Trip to the RV…
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Winegard’s DISH Playmaker OS 2.1 Now Available
Winegard has announced that the new DISH Playmaker OS 2.1 update is available now for download. Any of Winegard’s Gen 2…
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Top Industry Members Show Support of RVX
RV industry partners have come forward to show their support of RVX, the RV Industry Association recently announced. The RV…
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Embracing the Nomadic Lifestyle
A little more than a year ago, Tara Sage and her partner, Carl Oliver, made a fateful decision when they…
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RV Shipments Declined 11 Percent in October
The RV Industry Association’s October survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments finished the month with 43,568 wholesale shipments,…
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After Stock Drops, Dometic Makes Strategic Shift
Dometic’s chief executive officer is readying a new strategic direction and will unveil a cost-savings package for the Swedish maker of…
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Abandoned RV Garage Catches Fire
Firefighters from several different jurisdictions battled a large fire at an abandoned RV sales lot and repair building well into the…
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Lawsuit Against General RV Moves to Michigan
A retired Jacksonville, Fla., couple suing an Orange Park RV dealership suffered a blow earlier this month when a judge…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Keystone RV
Keystone RV is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Montana trailers with the Legacy package. The fasteners that secure the disc brake…
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Southco Releases Plastic Version of Torque Hinges
Southco has expanded its line of E6 Constant Torque Hinges with a plastic version designed for use in corrosive environments.…
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Marine Industry Sees Slight October Sales Decline
Boat registrations in October were up 1.1 percent year-over-year in the main powerboat categories, driven largely by aluminum fish and…
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Gallery: Land Ark RV to Showcase Units at Luxurea
Land Ark RV will exhibit its Draper trailer at the Luxurea Showcase & Exhibition in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Dec.…
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Koster Receives the 2018 James B. Summers Award
Bill Koster, vice president of specialty products at Protective Asset Protection, received the James B. Summers Award for his 25-plus…
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RVIA Chairman Issues Message for 2019
Editor’s Note: This message from Garry Enyart, RV Industry Association Chairman, has been edited in accordance with AP Style guidelines.…
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Air Lift 1000 HDTM Available for 2019 RAM
Last fall, Air Lift Company unveiled the Air Lift 1000 HDTM, a heavy-duty coil spring insert, designed to provide extra…
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Industry Groups Ask Trump to Lift Tariffs
Industry groups are renewing their push to convince President Donald Trump to lift his tariffs on Canadian and Mexican steel…
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CARB Rules to Increase Cost of Heavy-Duty Engines
Last week, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted a proposal that will result in the heavy-duty (HD) engines used…
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MORryde’s Jeep Trail Kitchen Earns Two Awards
MORyde International has received two 2019 Global Media Awards from the International News Media Association (INMA) at the SEMA Show…
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National Park Service Close to Finding Director
The National Park Service is moving closer to welcoming a new director, according to the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR). The Senate Energy…
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RVIA’s Matt Wald to Resign, Plans to Travel
Matt Wald, the RV Industry Association’s vice president of strategic business initiatives, has announced his resignation, effective Jan. 17. Wald and…
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Aftermarket Conference Dates and Locations Added
The annual RV Aftermarket Executive Conference, a three-day event where prominent suppliers and distributors in the RV industry meet to develop…
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LCI Debuts Solera Serenity Lighting for Awnings
Lippert Components recently introduced Solera Serenity Lighting to its line of awning accessories. Solera Serenity Lighting offers a warm, natural…
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Valterra Acquires Monochem
Valterra Products has acquired assets of Monochem, a manufacturer of deodorizers and cleaning products, for the RV, motor coach, aviation…
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RV Associations Praise HUD Rule
In a newly finalized rule, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) redefines the RV exemption from manufactured…
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Webinars to Discuss Worker Classifications, Safety
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host two free webinars following the holiday weekend. The…
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Panhandle to be Staging Area for FEMA Trailers
The Marianna municipal airport in Bay County, Fla., has been deemed the staging site for those FEMA trailers coming into…
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Dealership Demolishes Old Building
Chemo RV recently demolished its old facility in Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada. This story by Heather Norman originally appeared in…
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Scott Mereness Steps Down as President of LCI
Lippert Components has announced that Scott Mereness will be stepping down as president after 24 years with the company to pursue…
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MARVAC Shares 2018 Review, Sees Sales Growth
The Michigan Association of RVs and Campgrounds (MARVAC) has reported an increase in RV sales, RV and camping show attendance…
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Camping World Coming to Greenville, N.C.
Members of the Greenville Board of Adjustment in North Carolina recently voted to approve Camping World Holding’s new RV sales…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Forest River, TMC and More
Forest River is recalling certain 2017 to 2019 Forest River Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes, 2018 to 2019 Berkshire motorhomes and…
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Thor Appoints Trinske to VP of Investor Relations
Thor Industries has appointed Mark Trinske as vice president of investor relations. In this role, Trinske will be responsible for…
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Auto Industry Still Hurt by Tariffs Despite USMCA
The U.S. International Trade Commission hearing on Thursday was intended to gather feedback on the economic impact of the proposed…
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FRVTA Regional Shows Draw Large Crowds
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) has completed its fall RV show season with three events scheduled. One show, the…
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Alliance Coach Adds Omni Super C Diesel
Alliance Coach of Wildwood, Fla., recently added the Thor Omni Super C diesel to its product line. Alliance Coach has…
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RVDA Chairman Hands Out Service Awards
The 2018 RVDA Chairman of the Board Tim Wegge of Burlington RV Superstore in Sturtevant, Wis., presented the RVDA Chairman’s…
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Community: ARVC Raises $80,000 for Foundation
The ARVC Foundation recently raised $79,120 by the ARVC community in support of the ARVC Foundation’s educational mission and goal…
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Meyer Gives First Distinguished Service Award
Meyer Distributing recently gave the company’s first ever Distinguished Service Award to Greg Bernheisel, co-owner of Considine Sales and Marketing.…
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Fire Engulfs Blue Sea Systems’ Warehouse
A fire has destroyed most of the Blue Sea Systems warehouse in Cordata, Wash. The company told the Bellingham Herald that damages…
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Girard Group Breaks Ground on Fifth Factory
Girard Group recently held a ground-breaking ceremony in Red Bay, Ala., for the company’s new factory. The event included the…
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Accuride Launches AL4160 Slide
Accuride International has launched its AL4160 Super Heavy-Duty Aluminum Slide, a solution that combines a full-aluminum body with stainless-steel components for diverse transportation and industrial…
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ARVC Announces Park of the Year Awards
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) named this year’s best parks at the 2018 Outdoor Hospitality Conference…
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Flexsteel Partners with Financial Profiles
Flexsteel Industries recently announced that is has retained Financial Profiles as a strategic partner to oversee its investor relations program.…
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Skyline Champion Appoints Berman to Board
Skyline Champion Corp. has announced that Michael Berman has joined its board of directors, effective today. He also will serve…
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Kenyon Introduces New Line of Cookware
Kenyon International recently introduced the StacKEN product line of portable cookware. Each specialty cookware product uses Vapor technology, a cooking method…
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Community: LCI Completes 100,000 Hours of Community Service
Lippert Components, through Acts of Service, has collectively completed 100,000 hours of community service, the company announced. The company-wide initiative was…
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RVDA of Canada Board Elects Herb Cowen as Chairman
Herb Cowen of Pike Lake Golf Centre in Clifford, Ontario, Canada, has been elected as the new chairman of the…
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KOA Presents Record Number of Quality Awards
Kampgrounds of America recently awarded a record number of quality KOA President and KOA Founder Awards during its annual convention…
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Mighway Launches Dealer Partner Program
Mighway officially launched its Dealer Partner Program at the RVDA Expo in Las Vegas last week, offering dealers tools on…
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Fast Company: Airstream Accommodates Digital World
For the past five years, Airstream has celebrated a new golden age of growth. With sales up 218 percent over…
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RVIA Asks to Support New Legislation
Editor’s Note: The RV Industry Association has emailed its members the following notice to help in asking Congress to restore…
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Southco Introduces New Miniature Cam Latch
Southco, a leader in engineered access solutions, has added to its range of cam latches with the introduction of the…
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Phoenix American Hires New Regional Sales Manager
Phoenix American recently hired Vince Manning as its South-Central U.S. regional sales manager. Manning is based in Austin, Texas, and will be responsible…
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Carolina Pines Reservations Open Early 2019
Carolina Pines, of Sun RV Resorts, has announced that reservations for its 53 cottages will open early 2019. Carolina Pines’…
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Aftermarket Experience Coming to RVX Show
The RV Industry Association, in coordination with the Aftermarket Committee, is putting together an Aftermarket Experience booth that will be…
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LCI Unveils New RV Entry Door Options
Lippert Components recently unveiled three new entry door options for the RV industry: the G Class Entry Door, Euro Latch,…
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Ocean Bio-Chem Reports 49 Percent Increase
Ocean Bio-Chem recently reported its financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2018 showing net…
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Keller Marine and RV to Hold Grand Opening
Keller Marine and RV will host an open house event at its new facility in Thonotosassa, Fla., outside Tampa on…
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Mike Regan Elected RVDA Chairman of the Board
Mike Regan of Crestview RV Center in Buda, Texas, was elected RV Dealers Association chairman of the board during the…
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B&B Molders and Global Link Partner
B&B Molders and Global Link Partner have recently announced they will partner to offer Key Alike Locks. “We are very…
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LCI Hires New Regional Sales Manager
Lippert Components has hired Nathan Peregrym to the role of regional sales manager for Western Canada. In his role, Peregrym…
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Trump Administration Pulls Back on New Tariffs
The Trump administration will hold off for now on imposing new tariffs on automobile imports as top officials weigh revisions…
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BB&T Expands Recreational Lending Nationwide
BB&T Corp. has announced a new strategy for nationwide expansion of its recreational lending for RV and marine vehicles, widening…
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Trends: RVs and Campsites Rise in China
RV culture is catching on among drivers in China as the country is witnessing a booming tourism industry, industry insiders…
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Cummins Powers Women Program Wins Award
The New York Moves Magazine recently recognized the Cummins Powers Women program in its 2018 Power Women Awards. Mary Chandler, vice president of corporate…
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Reyco Granning Promotes New VP of Engineering
Reyco Granning has promoted John Hinz to vice president of engineering reporting to John Stuart. In this role, Hinz will…
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Braxton Creek RV Partners with Northpoint
Braxton Creek has partnered with Northpoint Commercial Finance for dealer support. The partnership will enable dealers to wholesale floorplan Braxton…
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Sika Introduces Fast-Curing Sikaflex-953
Sika Corp. recently launched the Sikaflex-953 adhesive for transportation and industrial assembly applications. Sikaflex-953 is a two-component, highly flexible, Silane…
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Businesses Concerned About Inflation
Rising costs, growing wages, trade wars and a deficit creeping toward $1 trillion are causing businesses and investors to become…
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Superlift Unveils Black Diamond Suspension Kits
Superlift recently unveiled Black Diamond suspension kits at SEMA 2018. Black Diamond incorporates King Shocks, an off-road, racing shock, into…
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LSI Awards Top-Performing Jellystone Parks
Leisure Systems Inc. (LSI) recently presented its annual awards to exemplary Jellystone Park Camp-Resort franchisees throughout the U.S. and Canada.…
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