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Jayco Opening New Health Care Facility
Jayco said it will open its nearly 10,000-square-foot holistic health care facility on its Middlebury, Indiana, campus the second week…
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Winnebago Board Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend
Winnebago Industries’ Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share payable on Jan. 25, 2023, to…
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General RV Center, Brinkley RV to Debut New Fifth Wheel
General RV Center has teamed with Brinkley RV to exclusively bring Brinkley’s new Model Z luxury fifth wheel to the…
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Oklahoma Couple Transform RV Into Mobile Health Clinic
2 News/KJHR TV in Tulsa reports on a couple that is addressing the growing need in Oklahoma for mental health…
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REV Group Reports Sales Increase in Q4
REV Group said it had net sales in the fourth quarter of $623.6 million, a 5.7% increase compared to the $589.9…
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Horizon Global Hosting Training Seminars at 2023 Meyer Show
Horizon Global said it will be offering an extensive product training seminar at the Meyer Distributing 2023 MEGA Show, which…
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Campers Inn RV Raises $400,000 for Care Camps
Campers Inn RV, which claims to be the nation’s largest family owned and operated RV dealership group, raised more than…
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RVIA Members: View Winter RoadSigns Forecast
ITR Economics recently presented a webinar with the latest Winter RV Roadsigns forecast, a quarterly report the company puts together…
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Patrick Industries Increases Share Repurchase Authorization
Patrick Industries’ Board of Directors authorized an increase in the amount of the company’s common stock that may be acquired…
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Open Mic Night on ‘RVing in New England’
“RVing in New England,” the weekly Facebook Live talk show focused on the industry, tonight will feature an open mic…
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Winnebago Industries Releases 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report
Winnebago Industries has published its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report, in which it details its continued progress across environmental, social and…
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‘Crazy Ideas Champion’ Named as Keynote at RVIA Leadership Conference
Keynote speaker Kyle Scheele, the self-proclaimed “Champion of Crazy Ideas,” will be one of the speakers at the RV Industry…
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Lion Energy Secures Domestic Supply From American Battery Factory
American Battery Factory’s (ABF) announcement last week to build its first gigafactory in Tucson, Arizona, for the production of lithium…
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Grand Design Hosts Toys for Tots Event
Cold, gray Saturday weather didn’t deter volunteers from heading out helping sort toys and books for the holidays for kids…
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Protective Asset Protection Renews Commitment to RV Learning Center
Protective Asset Protection has renewed its annual commitment to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center. The RV Dealers Association has…
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Inflation Moderates in November, Up 7% YOY
Consumer prices rose less than expected in November, the second-straight month inflation pressures moderated more than anticipated by economists. The…
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Ep. 50 – RVTI’s Curt Hemmeler on Closing the RV Technician Gap
The RV Technical Institute was founded by an industry-wide effort to get more RV technicians working in the field, the…
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Performance Brokerage Services Advises on Sale of Michigan Dealership
Performance Brokerage Services, which claims to be North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, said it assisted in brokering the…
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Firefly Integrations Adds VP of Sales and Marketing
Joel Badskey has joined Firefly Integrations from Spartan RV Chassis, where he was national sales manager and account manager for…
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Lightspeed Announces RV Dealer RECT Excellence Award Winners
Lightspeed has come out with its first-ever RV Dealership RECT (Repair Event Cycle Time) Excellence Awards. “One of the key elements of…
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Multiple RV Makers on NHTSA Recall List
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued its weekly list of vehicular recalls and several RV manufacturers made the…
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NRVTA YouTube Channel Passes 43K Subscribers
The National RV Training Academy’s (NRVTA) said it has posted nearly 300 videos to its YouTube channel, and the number…
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RVTI Chief Returns to In Tow Podcast
Curt Hemmeler, executive director of the RV Technical Institute, is our guest Tuesday on the In Tow with RV PRO…
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Business Investment in Indiana Hits Record $22B
A solar company investing $1.5 billion in northwest Indiana. A $200 million auto-racing headquarters in Fishers. Samsung SDI building a…
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Northern Wholesale Show Concludes with Product of the Year
The Northern Wholesale show closed a day of solid sales on Thursday. Towards the end of the show Dean Kruchten,…
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PRVCA & RV Learning Center Announce Fixed Operations Training
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and the Pennsylvania RV & Camping (PRVCA) are teaming up to provide online fixed…
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RVIA Addressing Maine Reporting Deadline for PFAS Ban
An important part of the RV Industry Association’s mission is to keep tabs on legislation at both the state and…
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EcoFlow Launches Smart Generator for Emergency Power
EcoFlow has introduced its Smart Generator (Dual Fuel), a powerful generator which supports propane as a fuel source in addition…
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Cummins Employees Receive Prestigious Innovation Award
Seven Cummins employees have been chosen as recipients of the company’s most prestigious technical award, the Julius Perr Innovation award.…
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RV PRO’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2022
For the third straight year, RV PRO was proud to announce its 40 Under 40 Class of 2022. We sought…
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Pressure Systems and TST Make Leadership Appointments
San Antonio-based Pressure Systems International has promoted James Sharkey to president of P.S.I. and said he will continue to guide…
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Blue Ox Partners with Dealer Resources Group
Blue Ox Products has struck a new partnership with Dealer Resources Group (DRG) to provide best-in-class industry sales support to…
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Grote Industries Expands in Apodaca, Mexico
Grote Industries has expanded its engineering design center and production facility in Apodaca, Mexico. The branch there is called Grote…
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Cleer Vision Debuts New Baggage Doors
Cleer Vision Windows, an Airxcel brand, has taken the opportunity during this week’s New Products Showcase to introduce its new…
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Re-broadcast of RVIA Webinar on EVs Available
This week, the RV Industry Association hosted a first-ever “e-RVs and the Impact on the RV Industry” webinar for association…
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Report: Labor Quality Still Big Concern to Business
Small businesses reporting labor quality as their top small business operating problem remains elevated at 21%, according to NFIB’s monthly…
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Northern Wholesale Show Underway in the North Star State
Northern Wholesale Supply’s 36th annual RV Supershow at the Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, Minnesota, opened Wednesday. Dealers…
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THOR Posts Strong Q2; Progress Made on Reducing Backlog
The world’s largest RV manufacturer, THOR Industries, reported its Q2 earnings Tuesday after the market closed and its numbers reflect…
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Lippert Launches ‘Lippert Cares Foundation’ for Employees
Lippert is introducing the “Lippert Cares Foundation,” a nonprofit for Lippert team members experiencing unforeseen financial hardships. “Rooted in the…
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Aqua-Hot Rolls Out New Forced Air Heating and Water System
Aqua-Hot, an Airxcel brand, introduced its Aqua-Hot Gen 1 Compact Forced Air Heating and Water System today at the Airxcel…
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RVIA Spotlights 40 Under 40 Honoree
Kyle Correa-Brady, the RV Industry Association’s assistant general counsel, is congratulated by the organization by being recognized in RV PRO’s…
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Elkhart Road to be Named After Late Congresswoman Walorski
Indiana’s Elkhart Truth on Wednesday reported that a road running through a new business park in the city will be…
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Velarium Debuts at Airxcel December Product Showcase
Velarium, an Airxcel brand, will make its debut and launch its first product at the Airxcel December Product Showcase this…
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Best-Selling Author Sterling Hawkins to Speak At RV Leadership Conference
Founder of the #NOMATTERWHAT movement and author of best-seller “Hunting Discomfort,” Sterling Hawkins, will address attendees during the 2023 Leadership Conference.…
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Winnebago, ATC on This Week’s Recall List
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration puts out a vehicular recall list every week throughout the year, and this…
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AIMS Power Introduces Two New Lithium Batteries
Reno-based AIMS Power has released two new industrial grade lithium batteries, either of which the company said can replace multiple battery banks, eliminate…
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Origen RV Accessories Launches Three New SnapPad Leveling System Products
Origen brings three new, non-permanent jack pad accessories to the market for RV owners. Origen said they are its first…
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RVDA of Canada Renews Endorsement Relationship with Wells Fargo
The RV Dealers Association of Canada has renewed its endorsement relationship with Wells Fargo Distribution Finance for another three-year term.…
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Kampgrounds of America Rolls Out Internship Program
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) is piloting a new Campground Management Internship Program that will offer undergraduate students hands-on experience in…
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Florida Charity Helps Hurricane Victims With RVs
The first “Unite Florida” RV was delivered to Saint James City over the weekend, giving people what they need after…
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Mercedes-Benz Concept Explores Viability of Electrified Camper Vans
With its new Concept EQT Marco Polo1, Mercedes-Benz is exploring the overlanding possibilities provided by an electrified camper van. “For us, the…
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RV Shipments Continue to Normalize in 2023
RV wholesale shipments will normalize to pre-pandemic levels in 2023, according to the December 2022 issue of RV RoadSigns, the…
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RV Tech, Inspector Associations Debut Member Health Insurance Benefits
The RV Technician Association of America (RVTAA) and the National RV Inspectors Association (NRVIA) today announced that members can now…
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Airxcel Product Showcase to Unveil New Innovations
Airxcel is showcasing new products and innovations from its portfolio of brands at its December New Product Showcase, happening Dec.…
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Camping World Opens New California RV Dealership
Camping World Holdings announced today the opening of a new RV dealership at its existing San Martin, California, location. “The…
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Lippert Debuts Bluetooth RV Door Lock
Lippert, a supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components for OEMs in the recreation and transportation product markets,…
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Grand Design Wins DSI Award, Tops Average Net Promoter Score
Grand Design RV has received the RV Dealers Association (RVDA)’s coveted Quality Circle Award for all its brands following the…
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KZ RV Presents Dealer Service School, Upcoming Classes
THOR subsidiary KZ RV hosted the first half of its Dealer Service School, a four-day intensive course for dealers to…
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RV Influencer Podcast Talks First-Timer Experiences, Tourist Attractions
The following spotlights the latest episode of “Rocking the RV Life,” a podcast hosted by two RVers that covers the…
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Blue Compass RV Acquistion Expands Southeast Presence
Blue Compass RV announced further expansion in the southeast United States with the acquisition of B&R Camper Sales in Mobile,…
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DUO-Form Team Tackles Fire at Michigan Facility
At approximately 4:30 EST yesterday, Edwardsburg Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to DUO-Form Plastics, 69836 Kraus Road, for a piece…
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Autoevolution Spotlights New Heartland RV Ultra-Lite Floorplan
Autoevolution highlights Heartland RV’s new 19HB travel trailer in the following review. All that brings me to Heartland RVs and…
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RV Trips Gain Popularity in China, Boost Tourism Market
China Daily published the following article on the growing popularity of RVing in the nation, including its positive effects on…
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November Jobs Report: Payrolls Rise, Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.7%
Job growth slightly abated in November alongside rising interest rates, but reflected stronger-than-expected hiring momentum, even as worries of a…
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RV Lifestyle Debuts Holiday Gift Guide for Owners
RV Lifestyle shares its list of what RV owners might put on their holiday wish lists. The categories include Comfort,…
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Designing Woman
If there’s one thing that Mindy Cox can’t leave out when concepting the interior design of a luxury RV, it’s…
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RVIA Lobbying for More Infrastructure to Serve e-RVers
The RV Industry Association Government Affairs team has launched lobbying efforts to expand e-RV infrastructure, the association said. After receiving…
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Units Inventory Enters RV Market with Inventory Management Tools
Units Inventory, which makes automotive inventory management systems, announced that it now has integration specifically for RV, motorsports, marine and…
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RVIA Highlights Members’ GivingTuesday Efforts
GivingTuesday, which takes place every year on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, is a global generosity movement encouraging individuals, nonprofits, small…
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2023 Florida RV SuperShow Slated for Jan. 18-22 in Tampa
Jan. 18-22 are the dates for the 2023 Florida SuperShow at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida. Organizers expect…
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Property Housing National RV Training Academy Gets New GM
The Texan RV Park & Campus, which serves as headquarters for the National RV Training Academy (NRVTA), announced today that…
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Report: Consumer Spending up in October, Inflation Moderated
U.S. consumer spending increased solidly in October, while inflation moderated, giving the economy a powerful boost at the start of…
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Black Book: Colder Weather Brings Drop in Wholesale RV Values
“The average sales prices for motor homes and towables sold at wholesale auctions declined last month,” said Eric Lawrence at Black…
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Cummins’ Acquisition to Propel Electric Drive System Development
Global power generation company Cummins announced that, through its subsidiary Meritor, it has completed its acquisition of Siemens’ Commercial Vehicles…
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Impact of California’s Zero-Emissions Goals on the RV Industry
California’s previously announced plans to eliminate carbon emissions from vehicles in the coming decades has drawn the attention of the…
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KOA’s Whitney Scott Honored for Marketing Talents
Entrepreneur magazine chose Whitney Scott, chief marketing officer of Kampgrounds of America (KOA), as one of the media company’s first-ever…
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Report: U.S. Private Payroll Growth Slows in November
Private payroll hiring in the U.S. fell fall short of analysts’ expectations in November, according to a report from Reuters,…
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RVWA to Host Holiday Happy Hour
The RV Women’s Alliance will be hosting a Holiday Happy Hour this Thursday, Dec. 1, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the…
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Tiffin Group Adopts Rollick Technology
Rollick, the leading customer engagement technology provider for the RV, marine and powersports industries, and the Tiffin Group, a family-operated…
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RVIA’s Annual Meeting Scheduled Dec. 14
The RV Industry Association will hold its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 14. The event will be broadcast virtually from…
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Chinese RV Manufacturer Releases Updated Website
Ecocampor, a China-based specialist RV manufacturing company, has recently released an updated version of its website. The Ecocampor team is…
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RVIA Chairman Urges Support for RVTI on GivingTuesday
Today is known is known as GivingTuesday, an international movement to support nonprofit organizations following the consumer-heavy Black Friday and…
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THOR Industries Urges Support for National Forest Foundation
THOR Industries is leveraging its social media and online presence to encourage contributions to its nonprofit partners this GivingTuesday. Observed…
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Kampgrounds of America Honors Ted Bell with Lifetime Achievement Award
Ted Bell, founder of Kampgrounds Enterprises (KEI), was honored with the Darrell Booth Lifetime Achievement Award at Kampgrounds of America’s…
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KOA Report: Campers Changed Travel Plans and Camped More in 2018
Marked by fluctuating external factors, The KOA Monthly Research Report – November Edition uncovers that campers and leisure travelers’ plans…
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Camping World Acquires Southern California’s RV Solutions
Camping World Holdings announced an agreement to acquire RV Solutions Inc., a family-owned RV dealership group in San Diego. This…
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Jayco’s New PDI Facility Now Allows for 100% Coverage of Product Lines
The Jayco Family of Companies announced the opening of its newest Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) facility on the Jayco campus.…
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Winnebago Industries Completes Record-Breaking Community Giving Campaign
Winnebago Industries celebrated a record-setting CommunityGO giving campaign by raising more than $1.2 million dollars from employees, board members and…
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Patrick Completes Transhield Acquisition
Patrick Industries announced that it has completed the acquisition of Elkhart, Indiana-based Transhield, a designer and manufacturer of customized and…
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National ARVC Names New VP of Finance, IT
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC) recently announced the promotion of Krystine Harris to vice president…
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Global Economist Warns of Inflation Getting ‘Stuck’
Top economist Mohamed El-Erian says inflation could get ‘stuck’ at an uncomfortably high number because of supply-chain issues and a…
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RV PRO Spotlights 2022 ‘Best Of’ Open House
After a two-year hiatus because of COVID-19, Open House Week returned to Elkhart, Indiana, at the end of September and…
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Lippert’s Second ‘Getaway’ for Customers Draws Hundreds
Lippert recently held its second annual consumer event, the “Lippert Getaway,” during the last week of October in Pine Mountain,…
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Southwire’s CEO Named Chair of NEMA
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced this week that Rich Stinson, president and CEO at Southwire, has been named…
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PRVCA Presents 2022 Awards During Annual Meeting
The Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA) presented three awards during its annual meeting held virtually on Nov. 16.…
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Unemployment Claims Rise to Highest Since August
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to the highest level since August but still remains low by…
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Happy Thanksgiving From RV PRO
RV PRO’s eNewsletter will return Monday, after taking a long Thanksgiving Day weekend. From our family to yours, we hope…
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October RV Shipments Drop Nearly 44% From Last Year
Results for the RV Industry Association’s October 2022 survey of manufacturers showed there was 32,652 RV units shipped during the…
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Horizon Global Names New Interim President and CEO
Horizon Global announced today that the company’s board of directors appointed John C. Kennedy as interim president and CEO. Kennedy…
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