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Report: RV Owners Could Spend 30% More on Fuel This Year
Record-breaking numbers were seen Tuesday evening as gas prices continue to climb. The new national average is now $4.20 a…
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Inflation Sets Fresh 40-Year High
U.S. consumers paid more for a variety of goods and services in February compared to the prior month and year,…
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Valterra Offers Support to RV Travel Nursing Group
Mission Hills, Calif.-based Valterra Products is offering free kits with RV necessities to travel nurses and healthcare workers who are…
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THOR Industries Reports 42% Increase in Q2 Sales
THOR Industries reports that net sales for the second quarter were $3.9 billion, an increase of 42.1 percent as compared…
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REV Group Reports Slight Q1 Net Loss; RV Sales Were Up
REV Group reported results for the first quarter, and though the company suffered a loss overall, its RV division continued…
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Baird Survey Shows Positive Dealer Sentiment
Here are the results of the latest survey from RVDA and Baird Dealers are positive on both current conditions (55…
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Canadian RV Imports Increase Nearly 98 Percent Y-O-Y
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association reports that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the fourth quarter of 2021 totaled 13,354…
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Tiffin Group Promotes Cullen Akin to Director of Marketing
Tiffin Group announced Cullen Akin’s promotion to director of marketing. Akin was previously the product marketing manager for Tiffin Motorhomes.…
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Foretravel Motorcoach Earns Green Certification
Foretravel Motorcoach of Nacogdoches, Texas, has just become Certified Green by TRA Certification. Foretravel has earned the organization’s Emerald off-grid…
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Shyft Rolls Out EV Solutions Brand
Blue Arc EV Solutions, a new go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group, makes its debut today alongside a trio of…
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Lippert Introduces Fully Biodegradable Mattress
Lippert announced what it said is the industry’s first sleeping solution with its next-generation, 100 percent recyclable, eco-friendly EnviroSpring mattress.…
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Repair Event Cycle Time is the Topic of Tonight’s ‘RVing in New England’
Tonight’s Facebook Live show “RVing in New England” will feature a panel discussion on getting RVs serviced and repaired. Special…
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Brown & Brown to Acquire Global Risk Partners
Brown & Brown, Searchlight and Global Risk Partners Limited today announced that the parties have entered into an agreement to…
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L Catterton Acquires TAXA Outdoors
TAXA Outdoors, manufacturer of lightweight, mobile habitats for outdoor experiences, has been acquired by the growth fund of L Catterton,…
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SpinCar Debuts New Company Name, AI Product Launch
SpinCar, a leader in digital automotive engagement software, will operate under a new name – known as Impel – effective…
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Travelcamp RV Adds Several New Southeast Locations
Travelcamp RV said it is proud to announce several new store openings, expanding its reach further into the Southeast. In…
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RV Industry Boasts Influential Women Leaders
In honor of International Women’s Day today, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) spotlighted some of the inspirational and influential women…
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Airxcel Touts Coleman-Mach Brand Innovation
Airxcel said it continues to prove itself the partner of choice for OEMs and builders that focus on boondocking and…
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Northern Wholesale Touts New Satellite Warehouse
Northern Wholesale Supply, the wholesale supplier of RV and marine parts and accessories in the upper Midwest, has completed the…
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Trader Interactive Bringing Digital Retailing to All Markets
Trader Interactive, the parent company of online marketplaces in the lifestyle vehicle and commercial equipment industries, announced a digital retailing…
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Outdoorsy Again Named Among Forbes’ Best Startups in America
Outdoorsy, the global online RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace, has been named one of America’s Best Startup Employers in…
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Elkhart Event: Registered Apprenticeship Program Opportunities
With overwhelmingly positive response from the initial meeting, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) and Labs for Industry Transformation (LIFT) are…
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Blog: Dealers, the Right Paperwork is Critical
Tom Kline of Better Vantage Point said that when it comes to dealerships purchasing vehicles from a customer, there are very…
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Vahala Foam Expands into Fort Wayne
An Elkhart, Ind.-based manufacturer is expanding its operations elsewhere in the state. Vahala Foam, a fabricator of polyurethane cushion foam,…
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Cortes Campers’ Montana Dealer Expands Business to Wyoming
Cortes Campers, a wholly owned subsidiary of the US Lighting Group, announced it received an initial Purchase Order for $385,000…
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Keystone, Crossroads on NHTSA’s Weekly Recall List
Keystone RV is on this week’s list of vehicle recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Keystone is recalling…
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LaVanture Products Named Elkhart Chamber Business of the Year
LaVanture Products, an Elkhart, Ind.-based warehouse and distribution company that serves the RV industry, among a variety of others, has…
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Popularity of RVing Front and Center at Eugene, Ore., Show
Saturday was the Oregon State Eugene Spring RV Show at the Lane Events Center. The event allowed people to explore…
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Lippert Introduces Work Van Grill Guard
Lippert has introduced its new LUVERNE SolidShield Van Grille Guard that is designed to take an innovative step forward in…
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New Podcast Episode Goes Live Tuesday
On Tuesday, the In Tow with RV PRO podcast returns with a new episode featuring Jason Haugen, CEO of the Salt…
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Cruiser RV Extends ‘Brand Ambassador’ Relationship with Country Singer John King
Ultra-lite travel trailer manufacturer Cruiser RV, said it is extending its relationship with brand ambassador and up and coming country…
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MCE Promotes Chandrani to VP of Marketing
Mitul Chandrani, formerly director of marketing for Mission Critical Electronics (MCE), is now the vice president of marketing at that…
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Way Launching Dual Swing Fridge
Way Interglobal, innovators of the original 12-volt RV refrigerator, announced a pending patent on a new fridge model featuring a…
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Meet Bob, the Mini Dishwasher
French company Daan Technologies has introduced the U.S. to Bob, the company’s mini dishwasher. The ultra-compact mini dishwasher, designed as…
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Portland RV Show Starts Next Week
The 64th Portland RV Show, put together by the Portland Metro RV Dealers Association, is Thursday, March 10, through Sunday,…
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DEI Returns as Sponsor of One Lap of America
Design Engineering Inc. is supporting the 2022 Tire Rack One Lap of America, presented by Grassroots Motorsports Magazine, a unique…
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LKQ Corp. Partners with Women’s Industry Network
As first reported in Recycling Today, LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, has announced it will sponsor the Women’s Industry…
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U.S. Added 678K Jobs in February; Unemployment at 3.8%
The U.S. economy added back the most jobs since July 2021 in February, with job growth accelerating even in the…
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RVTI’s Anglemeyer Travels Far and Wide Seeking Recruits
As the RV Technical Institute’s director of recruitment, it’s doubtful that Tracy Anglemeyer ever really puts her luggage away. She…
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Dometic Extends Reach into Marine Market with Treeline Acquisition
Dometic has entered into an agreement to acquire Alabama-based Treeline Capital, a company that sells products into the North American…
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Fun Town RV Opens New Store in Illinois
Fun Town RV announced the opening of its new location in Anna, Ill., its first in the Land of Lincoln.…
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Lithium-Ion Company EnPower Announces Indiana Facility
Lithium-ion battery maker EnPower announced that is opening a customer qualification facility in Indianapolis. The facility will eventually produce up…
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Dates Set for RVDA Convention/Expo
The 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo is set for Nov. 7-11 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The event is presented…
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RV Company Reps to Speak at Outdoor Rec Summit
Divya Brown, president of RV manufacturer TAXA, and Jil Littlejon Bostick, head of diversity, equity and inclusion and Katy Friesz,…
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RVIA Profiles Storyteller Overland Founder Cooley
The RV Industry Association has written a profile piece on Andrew Cooley, a fourth-generation RV dealer and the founder of…
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Second Straight Positive Week for Unemployment Claims
Initial jobless claims improved more than expected in the latest weekly data to reach a two-month low, as the U.S.…
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Reineke RV Opens Third Ohio Location
Ohio-based Reineke RV, which was started by Bill Reineke Sr. in 1960, has expanded to its operations to three dealerships,…
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Jayco Announces Product Development Promotions
On the heels of its recent announcement of sales and marketing executive promotions, the Jayco family of companies announced the…
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RVDA, Morgan Stanley Offering Free Webinar on Inflation Strategy
The RV Dealers Association, in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, is presenting a free webinar for its members called…
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RVDA Celebrates 30 Years of XtraRide Service Contract Program
RVDA and the Asset Protection division of Protective Life Insurance are celebrating the 30th year of the association’s exclusive endorsement…
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‘Stop the Presses’ the Theme for RVing in New England Tonight
“Stop the presses” was a common phrase once upon a time that was used in situations where a huge piece…
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RVDA Seeks Workshop Submissions for 2022 Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association’s Convention/Expo Committee is seeking workshop proposals for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, to be held Nov.…
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Continental Offers Shops TPMS Tool
Continental, an aftermarket supplier of OE-engineered parts, advanced diagnostics, service information and connected services, is offering the Autodiagnos TPMS SE…
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Quantron receives European Transport Award for Sustainability 2022
The European Transport Award for Sustainability recognizes outstanding sustainable performance with economic success within the commercial vehicle industry. Quantron AG…
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Brunswick Female Employees Receive STEP Award
Brunswick Corp., parent company of Land ’N’ Sea, announced that three leaders within the company have been selected among 100…
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RVWA to Host First-Ever Education Symposium
The RV Women’s Alliance will be hosting its first Education Symposium this fall in Chicago. “Since our founding, we have…
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Keystone Automotive Opens Florida Distribution Center
Keystone Automotive Operations, wholesale distributor and marketer of RV, marine and automotive aftermarket products and services, announced the opening of…
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Open Road RV Acquires Minnesota Dealership
Open Road RV, which has locations in Monroe and Arlington, Wash., has purchased Monticello RV Center in Monticello, Minn., which…
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ATC Introduces New Trailer Line
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) announced the launch of its line of 2022 RōM Stacker trailers, available through dealers nationwide starting…
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NRVTA Hires Two Executive Assistants
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) welcomed two new staff members who serve in administrative support positions at the school,…
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US Lighting Group Launches ‘Futuro’ Housing Division
US Lighting Group, whose Cortes Camper division just shipped its first Cortes travel trailer to a dealership, announced it has…
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Couple Renovates School Bus to Live Their Dream
“Jenna” – last name unknown – is a YouTube celebrity with a show she calls “Tiny Tours.” A play on…
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Brown & Brown to Acquire Orchid Underwriters and CrossCover Insurances
Brown & Brown Insurance will be acquiring Orchid Underwriters Agency and CrossCover Insurance Services. Established in 1998, Orchid has grown…
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Alviere Launches AutoPayPlus to Aid Dealerships
Alviere, an embedded finance technology platform enabling any brand to offer a complete array of financial products and services to…
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RVIA’s Kirby: These Are Remarkable Times
The following was written by Craig Kirby, RVIA president and CEO, for Trade Only Today. As we head further into…
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nuCamp Launches Inaugural nuCamp University
nuCamp, a manufacturer of truck campers and teardrop trailers, hosted its first class of students during the inaugural week of…
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Thor Motor Coach and Lance Camper on Weekly Vehicle Recall List
Two RV manufacturers were named on this week’s vehicle recall list from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Thor Motor…
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Truma Combi Makes for Cozy Winter Camping in Thor Class B’s
Truma has partnered with Thor Motor Coach to equip its Class B camper vans for year-round camping. The Truma Combi…
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Forest River Voted Best Employer in Manufacturing
Forest River said it has won the 2022 Best Employer in Manufacturing award as part of the annual Goshen News…
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Sobel University: Dealers Report Zoom Fatigue, Move to Immersion Courses
In-person classes have emphatically resumed at Sobel University, the school reports. After dealing with pandemic restrictions, including hotel limitations and…
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Canadian Travel and Tourism Industry Responds to Travel and Border Changes
As Canada eases restrictions on fully vaccinated travelers, the Canadian Travel and Tourism Industry issued a statement regarding the federal…
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Viking: Reports Record Sales at Recent Shows
Building on a robust year of sales in 2021, Viking Yacht Co. and Valhalla Boatworks last week reported record sales…
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EmergencyRV Delivers, This Time for Neighbors
More than 1,000 homes were lost and thousands of people displaced when the Marshall Fire hit Louisville and Superior, Colo.,…
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Marcus Lemonis Donating $15 Million to Alma Mater Marquette
Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis, a Marquette University (MU) alumnus and star of “The Renovator” on HGTV and “The Profit”…
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Analysis: Inflation Will Increase, but Ukraine Conflict Likely Won’t Stop U.S. Economy
Food and gasoline probably will cost more, and the supply chain issues that have bedeviled the economy for the past…
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RVIA Report: Monthly Shipments Continue to Set Records
The RV Industry Association’s monthly manufacturers’ survey of wholesale RV shipments found that 2022 is starting out just the way…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Spring Approaches
“With the approach of spring and warmer weather in many parts of the country, we are beginning to see some…
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Lance Camper to Build Hoosier Production Facility
California-based Lance Camper, which manufactures ultra-lightweight, composite-built truck campers and travel trailers, is expanding its manufacturing footprint by building a…
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Carvana to Buy Vehicle Auction Company ADESA U.S.
Carvana, the auto industry pioneer for buying and selling cars online, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ADESA’s U.S.…
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Foundation Automotive Enters RV Market for First Time
Foundation Automotive Corp. announced the acquisition of eight new rooftops from the Patterson Family of Dealerships in Wichita Falls, Texas.…
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Lippert Names Olivier Steenaert Vice President of Human Resources – EMEA
Lippert said it has named Olivier Steenaert as vice president of human resources – EMEA (Europe, Middle East, & Africa).…
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FMCA RV Club Invites Owners to Attend RV Expo in Arizona in March
International RV club FMCA will host its 104th International Convention and RV Expo at the Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson,…
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Cummins Seeks to Own the Future When it Comes to Truly Green Engines
Forbes recently shined a spotlight on Cummins and how the 100-plus company is at the forefront of the race to…
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Patrick Industries to Acquire Audio Systems Company Rockford
Patrick Industries announced it has signed a definitive agreement under which Arizona-based Rockford Corp. will become a wholly owned subsidiary…
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The Shyft Group Reports Nearly $1B in Sales for 2021
The Shyft Group, which makes RV chassis along with emergency vehicles for first responders and fleet and commercial trucks, reported…
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Keystone Launches 2022 Ambassador Program
For the third year in a row, Keystone RV is kicking off the call-to-enter for the Keystone Ambassador Program. Current…
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RVTI Hires New Account Specialist
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) has hired Halle Edmister as its new account specialist. Her responsibilities will include working with…
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RV Fixed Operations Certification Week is March 6 – 12
The Society of Certified RV Professionals, the RV Technical Institute and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center have designated March…
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Cruiser Launches New Consumer-Focused Website
Cruiser RV recently launched a new consumer-focused website as a continuation of the manufacturer’s rebranding efforts. “We are excited to…
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Actor Picks Fleetwood RV for Future Travels
Actor and entrepreneur Ian Somerhalder, best known for his roles in The Vampire Diaries and Lost TV series, has chosen…
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Profile: Brett Randall’s Turnaround at Aliner Came Just in Time for the Boom
This week, the RV Industry Association turned a spotlight on Brett Randall, president and CEO of Aliner. Six years after…
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Camping World Reports a Nearly $7B Year in Sales
Camping World Holdings reported fourth quarter sales of $1.4 billion, a record for a quarter and a 21.5 percent increase…
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Indiana Legislature Targets Catalytic Converter Theft
Indiana’s RV association (Indiana Manufactured Housing Association – RV Indiana Council) has been successful in passing a second piece of…
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US Lighting Group Announces First Shipment of a Cortes Camper
US Lighting Group announced today Cortes Campers, its wholly owned subsidiary, has shipped its first Cortes Camper travel trailer to…
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Jaeger-UniTek Promotes Three Sales Leaders
LaPorte, Ind.-based Jaeger-UniTek Sealing Solutions announced the promotion of Colton Phelan, Kyle Upp and Owen Strieter to key sales leadership…
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RVTI, LIFT Network Reps Highlight New Registered Apprenticeship Program
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) partnered with representatives of the Labs for Industry Transformation (LIFT) Network to host a small…
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Original StickNBond Returns to the Marketplace
StickNBond, the original and once-popular RV roof repair tape, has finally returned to the marketplace and is being manufactured by…
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Allison Transmission Donates to Marian University Engineering School
Allison Transmission announced a $250,000 commitment to Marian University in support of the E.S. Witchger School of Engineering. Marian is…
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Cooper Looks Toward a Profitable 2022
Cooper Standard Holdings, manufacturers of a wide range of products that serve a variety of industries, including RV and marine,…
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