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Illinois-Based Steel Company Moving to Indiana
Alliance Steel, a manufacturer of flat-rolled steel supply and coil processing, finalized plans today to locate operations to Gary, Ind.,…
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2020 Silverado Features New ‘Bedstep’
The 2020 Silverado HD by Chevrolet will debut in February, and will include a new feature called the Bedstep for…
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REDARC to Expand Manufacturing by 250 Percent
Australian-based electronics manufacturer REDARC Electronics will be able to enhance its export opportunities following the opening of the firms expanded…
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Lippert Named Entrepreneur Award Finalist
Ernst & Young (EY) has announced that an independent panel of judges named Jason Lippert as a national finalist for the…
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Webinar to Review New State, Federal Laws
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 3 p.m. ET on…
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WH Adviser Backtracks on Trump Tariff Tweet
Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that he could extend a 90-day truce in his trade war with China, while his top…
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PowerMax Launches Two New Product Lines
PowerMax Converters recently celebrated its eighth year in business with the recent launch of two new product lines: the PMX…
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ESCAPE Launches Free Tiny House Program
ESCAPE Homes is giving free tiny homes to people around the world to use as Airbnbs as part of its new “Free…
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Reyco Granning Unit to Serve EV Market
Reyco Granning recently launched the Reyco Granning Electric Vehicle Solutions (RG evs) business unit. “RG evs cements our commitment to the…
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Hopkins Wins Multiple Industry Innovation Awards
Hopkins Mfg. recently earned a packaging innovation award at the 2018 Automotive Aftermarket Product Expo (AAPEX) held Oct. 30 to…
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Rollick’s Buying Program Reaches 2,000 Employers
Rollick, an affinity buying program and lead management solution, has reached more than 2,000 employers. The company has partnered with…
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New Managers Announced at Multiple La Mesa RV Locations
La Mesa RV recently promoted and added to its management team at many of its RV dealerships: Bill Miller is…
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MBA Insurance Rental School Running Feb. 5-7
MBA Insurance will be holding its 19th Annual RV Rental School from Feb. 5-7 at the Tuscany Hotel and Casino…
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Gulf Stream Hosts Inaugural Holiday Open House
Gulf Stream Coach is welcoming dealers and qualified prospects to its first-ever Holiday Open House, which is being hosted indoors…
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Northern Indiana Personal Income Increased $32B
The South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership has reported that per capita personal income grew at a rate of nearly 5.4 percent between…
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Finance Minister Hopeful for Ratified USMCA
Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau says Canada takes seriously comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump about withdrawing from the…
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NERVDA Redesigns Website Ahead of Expo
The New England RV Dealers Association recently redesigned its website yesterday ahead of its Boston RV & Camping Expo in…
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Despite USMCA, Tariffs Worry Marine Industry
The U.S. has struck an agreement with Canada and Mexico on a $1.2 trillion trade deal after months of negotiations,…
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Community: Dragonfly Energy, Battle Born Batteries Help Fire Evacuees
Dragonfly Energy and Battle Born Batteries has started a Go Fund Me campaign for a couple in Magalia, Calif., who…
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Mission Critical Electronics Acquires Xantrex
Mission Critical Electronics of Huntington Beach, Calif., has acquired Xantrex, a supplier of power electronic products and systems for the…
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LCI Appoints VP of Global Aftermarket
Lippert Components has hired Roy Carter to the position of vice president of global aftermarket and customer support. In this…
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Patrick Industries Buys LaSalle Bristol for $54 Million
Patrick Industries has acquired Arran Isle and subsidiaries, including its LaSalle Bristol operations from Arran Isle Limited. LaSalle Bristol is a supplier of plumbing,…
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90-Day Truce Reached on Chinese Tariffs
The U.S. and China reached a 90-day ceasefire in a trade dispute that has rattled financial markets and threatened world…
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LCI to Acquire the Furniture Maker Smoker Craft
LCI Industries has acquired the business and certain assets of the furniture manufacturing operation of Smoker Craft, a pontoon, aluminum fishing, and…
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NHTSA: Recalls Made for TMC, Keystone, and More
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 to 2019 Thor Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller…
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NATDA Adds Space to Sold-Out Floor Plan
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) is in the process of expanding its original floor plan to accommodate additional…
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Berkshire XLT Debuts with Aqua-Hot 400D
Forest River recently debuted the Berkshire XLT the Aqua-Hot 400D, which allows owners to provide even, moist interior heat throughout…
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Permatex Makes Several Leadership Changes
Permatex, a company in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has announced several organizational changes in its automotive aftermarket…
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Spartan Motors CEO Recognized as Business Leader of the Year
Spartan Motors has announced its president and CEO, Daryl Adams, has been named a “Transformative Leader of the Year” by MichBusiness, a business advocacy…
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EasyCare Wins Four Communication Awards
EasyCare has received four 2018 Automotive Communications Awards at the recent Women in Auto Care press conference in Las Vegas.…
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RVIA Analyzes New HUD Rule
The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently released a final rule which updates the definition of RV to definitively…
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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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