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Grand Design RV Promotes Tommy Hall to Solitude Product Manager
Grand Design RV promoted Tommy Hall to the role of product manager for the Solitude line of fifth wheels. Hall…
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LKQ Corp. Posts Record-Setting Quarter
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, reported second quarter revenue of $3.4 billion, up 31 percent over Q2 last year.…
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RVIA Hosting In-Person Regulatory & Safety Compliance Seminar
After holding last year’s virtual seminar, the RV Industry Association will return to hosting the Regulatory & Safety Compliance Seminar…
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Allison’s Q2 Driven by Huge Upswing in Demand
Allison Transmission reported net sales of $603 million in the second quarter, up 60 percent year-over-year. The company’s net income…
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Art Klee Celebrates 40 Years at Suburban
Division president Art Klee is celebrating 40 years at Suburban, an Airxcel brand that supplies RV water heaters, indoor and…
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Go RVing Issues Annual Report
“If our crystal ball had shown us what 2020 would bring, we probably would not have launched two simultaneous agency…
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Elkhart County Back in Yellow Level as COVID Cases Climb
Indiana’s Elkhart County is back in yellow, Goshen News reported. The state COVID-19 metrics map on the Indiana Department of…
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Biden Admin. Seeks to Curb ‘Abusive’ Non-Competes
The Biden administration wants to rein in use of abusive non-compete agreements by businesses, CNBC.com reported. A non-compete is a…
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Rollick and Kenect Integrate to Enhance Online Buying for Dealers
Kenect’s Text Leads and Text-to-Pay functionality provides Rollick-sourced customers a new way to communicate with dealers and reserve online. Rollick,…
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Ocean Bio-Chem Reports Record Net Sales for First Half of 2021
Ocean Bio-Chem, the parent company of Star brite and others, said that for the first six months of 2021, it…
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Trader Interactive CEO to Present at RVDA Con/Expo
Lori Stacy, CEO of Trader Interactive, will lead an educational session in the digital marketing track at the 2021 RV…
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Wynnchurch Capital Acquires Trimlite
Wynnchurch Capital acquired Trimlite Mfg., a maker and distributor of residential doors and related door products. Founded in 1982 and…
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Report: RV Market Suffering Same Shortages Plaguing Many Industries
RVs offer a home away from home and have become a popular way to vacation during the pandemic. But the…
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Cavco Acquiring The Commodore Corp.
Cavco Industries signed a binding offer to acquire the business and certain assets and liabilities of The Commodore Corp., including…
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IMHA-RVIC and ICOA Merge to Become One Rep for Indiana’s Private Campgrounds
The Indiana Manufactured Housing Association – Recreation Vehicle Indiana Council (IMHA-RVIC) said the association is merging with the Indiana Campground…
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Indiana Gov. Holcomb Unlikely to Require Masks
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said Tuesday he was looking at the CDC’s latest heightened mask recommendations, but the political reality…
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Consumer Confidence Hits a Pandemic-Era High
The last time consumers felt this good, the spread of COVID-19 hadn’t yet been declared a global pandemic. On Tuesday,…
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LiquidSpring Introduces Revolutionary Four-Corner Suspension Upgrade for Gas Motorhomes
The leader in innovative smart suspensions, LiquidSpring is pleased to announce the release of its full four-corner system upgrade. Available…
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Airstream Launches Pottery Barn Special Edition Trailer
Airstream has launched its new Pottery Barn Special Edition Travel Trailer. The 28-foot Airstream is designed in partnership with Pottery…
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Cummins Unveils New Dealer Portal
Cummins announced its Cummins Dealer Portal, which it said is a new, convenient portal designed to transform how Cummins dealers…
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Brown & Brown Posts Big Increases in Revenue, Income
Insurance company Brown & Brown revealed earnings for the second quarter of $727.3 million, an increase of $1128.5 million, or…
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RVshare Named Official Camping Partner of Watkins Glen International
As thousands of fans prepare to camp at Watkins Glen International for the upcoming NASCAR race weekend, the track announced…
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NRVTA, Go Power and Big Truck Big RV Partner on Video Touting Affordable Solar
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) was used to film a video for Big Truck Big RV, demonstrating the process…
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RV LIFE and Lippert Sponsor 2021 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
RV LIFE, an RV-focused software and media company, partnered with Lippert as a major sponsor of the world-renowned Albuquerque International…
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Virtual RV Event Gears Up for Fifth Annual Rendition
Full-Time Freedom Week, the largest virtual consumer RV event since 2017, is back for its fifth annual event with more…
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National Marine Lenders Association Releases 41st Annual Statistical Report
The National Marine Lenders Association (NMLA) released its 41st consecutive Annual Statistical Report. This report is the considered the only…
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Ep. 19 – Darryl Searer is the Keeper of the Hall
Darryl Searer, president of the RV/MH Hall of Fame, talks about the efforts of himself and industry loyalists to save…
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Q2 a Record Quarter for RV Shipments
The RV Industry Association’s June 2021 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 50,706 units,…
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Blog: OEMs Should Beware of the Costs of Cutting Corners on Solar
Demand for RVs continues to grow. While people may be more excited than ever to hit the road, they do…
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Keystone Veteran Returns as Channel Marketing Manager
Tabatha Holmes returned to Keystone RV as channel marketing manager, replacing Sara Dover. A 16-year company veteran, Holmes has played…
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Michigan Gov. Welcomes RV Companies to the State with Grants
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday economic development grants for RV manufacturers Cruiser RV and Heartland Recreational Vehicles in support of…
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Marketing Expert to Host Set of Convention/Expo Workshops
McKay Allen, vice president of marketing for KENECT, will host a pair of workshops at the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo.…
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Tiffin on NHTSA’s Recall List
Alabama-based Tiffin Motorhomes is on this week’s recall list issued by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Tiffin is recalling…
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Leisure Days RV Group Continues Expansion Within Canada
Canada’s largest RV Dealership group continued its expansion with the addition of two dealerships. Leisure Days RV Group announced its…
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Tuesday: Darryl Searer Talks RV/MH Hall of Fame
This week’s podcast guest is Darryl Searer, president of the RV/MH Hall of Fame. Coming live Tuesday, this episode will…
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RVTI Turns its Focus Toward Recruitment
Following recent announcements about classes starting up and partnerships being formed, RV Technical Institute (RVTI) Executive Director Curt Hemmeler on…
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RVIA Offers Testimonials for Attending Annual Aftermarket Conference
The RV Industry Association‘s annual RV Aftermarket Conference will be held in-person, Aug. 9-12, at the Embassy Suites at Centennial…
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RV Service Writer/Advisor Course Marks One Year Anniversary
This July marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Mike Molino RV Learning Center’s Service Writer/Advisor online course.…
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Storyteller Overland Debuts All-New Camper Van Based on Ford Transit
It’s called the Mode LT, and it’s the most affordable of Storyteller Overland’s camper range. The brand is known for…
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Report: Delta Variant Taking Hold in Indiana
The delta variant, a more contagious and deadly strain of the COVID-19 virus, is spreading quickly throughout Indiana and is…
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Tom Hanks Selling His Airstream Packed with Memories
Airstream trailers are as timeless as they are practical, comfortable and beautiful. A typical Airstream sees campgrounds and rural locations…
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Brunswick Shuffles Executives
Brunswick Corp., the parent company of RV/marine parts distributor Land ‘N’ Sea, announced several executives received promotions this week. Brunswick…
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Bootcamp for Business
Despite being a fixture on the Gulf Coast for half a century, Jeff Fisher’s dealership outside of Mobile, Ala., simply…
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Go RVing Now on TikTok
Go RVing is now on TikTok, the relatively new social media platform that exclusively hosts video content featuring short clips,…
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KOA July Survey Finds Number of Campers Continues to Climb
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) monthly research report reveals good news for the campground industry. According to research conducted in July,…
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ORR Applauds Outdoor Recreation Funds for Rural Communities
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable released the following statement regarding this week’s Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) (link)…
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ARVC Helps Pass ‘Inherent Risk’ Campground Bill in Missouri
The Missouri Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (MOARC) and the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) announced…
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Report: The Reopening Continues
A key measure of consumer confidence soared in June, as the U.S. economy added a robust 850,000 jobs and the…
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National Millwork Distributor Chooses Indiana for Growth, Creates 50+ Jobs
Dyke Industries Inc., a national wholesale distributor of millwork and related products, announced plans to expand its Cincinnati region distribution…
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Canada EV Manufacturer Gets Big Funding Boost
Canada’s Taiga Motors Corp., a manufacturer of electric off-road vehicles, raised a combined $50 million in support of the Shawinigan…
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Weekly Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Increase
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, but that likely does not suggest…
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Arrow 2022 Show Welcomes All Dealers
Arrow Distributing said its in-person show will return Jan. 11-12, 2022, at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Continue Climbing, But More Slowly
“The values of used RVs sold at wholesale auctions rose across the board once again last month, but the increases…
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Analysis: RV Market Continues its Strong Performance
Global market analysis firm J.D. Power has released its annual mid-year report as it pertains to the RV industry. “Summer…
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Winnebago Excited to Again Host Grand National Rally
For more than 50 years, Winnebago has welcomed its owner community to Forest City, Iowa, for Grand National Rally –…
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REV Group New Partnership Continues Push to Improve Supply Chain Efficiencies
Milwaukee’s REV Group announced a multi-year agreement with Consus Global, a global procurement solutions integrator and services provider. The partnership…
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RV Supplier Investing Millions in New Elkhart Facility
A vacant section of the old Miles Laboratories campus will be busy once more, as a local RV industry supplier…
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RVIA Standards Inspection Program Plays Vital Role in Manufacturing Process
The following is from the RV Industry Association, reporting on the semi-annual meeting held by the organization’s standards inspection program.…
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CyberLandr Creator Discusses the Tesla Truck Camper
When the pandemic hit, Lance King had a decision to make. Either lay off most of his employees or come…
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DEI Improves High-Temp Spray Adhesive Formula
Design Engineering Inc. said it is now offering an improved version of its professional-grade Spray Adhesive. The company said in…
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How and When the Chip Shortage Will End, in Four Charts
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the auto industry cut back on production, thereby cutting back on the chips…
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Updated Correction: Arrow 2022 Show Welcomes All Dealers
Editor’s note: The original version of this article contained an error related to who can attend Arrow Distributing’s upcoming show.…
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Winnebago Industries to Acquire Pontoon Boat Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Barletta Pontoon Boats, which it calls the industry’s…
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Airstream Announces Top 2021 Dealers
Airstream today announced its top dealer rankings based on retail units sold between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021.…
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NTP-STAG a Silver Partner for 2021 RVDA Con/Expo
RVDA is pleased to announce that NTP-STAG is returning as a silver partner for the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, slated…
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Proposed CARB Regulation Threatens Availability of Diesel Engines
Provisions of a proposed California Air Resource Board (CARB) rule will greatly increase the cost of manufacturing diesel engines beginning…
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Foam Shortage Affects RV, Other Industries
Another product shortage is proving to be a literal pain in the backside for consumers, and this one is affecting…
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American Coach and RV One to Host Meet-and-Greet with Indy Winner
American Coach and RV One Superstore Charlotte in North Carolina will host a meet and greet with Hélio Castroneves, a…
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Texas Dealer Sending Techs Through NRVTA Training
An RV dealer in Texas decided to send all his technicians through formal courses at the National RV Training Academy…
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Audio Tech Startup Closes $3M Series-Seed Round
Resonado Labs, an audio technology startup, closed its Series-Seed venture capital round at $3million, bringing the total raised-to-date to $5.2…
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Canadian Border Opens to Vaccinated Americans August 9
Canada is a popular destination for many American RVers who have been unable to travel to the country since the…
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Bonus Episode: Military Veterans in the RV Industry
In conjunction with our special July print issue, in which RV PRO salutes military veterans who are now involved in…
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Blog: Catering to ‘Unbankable’ RV Buyers
In today’s world, RV dealers must be more creative and innovative to stay ahead of the competition. Dealers also need…
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Dometic Reports All-Time High Sales in Second Quarter
RV supplier Dometic reported net sales in the second quarter of 5.57 billion SEK, or $642 million, a record for…
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Fleetwood RV Creates Series of Factory Tour Videos
REV Recreation Group brand Fleetwood RV created a series of five videos showcasing how its luxury motorhomes are made at its 480,000-square-foot…
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Two Upper Michigan RV Retailers Now Camping Worlds
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced Friday the grand opening of its RV and outdoor dealerships in Escanaba and Ishpeming, Mich.…
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Lordstown Motors Confirms DOJ Probe
Embattled electric vehicle start-up Lordstown Motors confirmed the U.S. Justice Department investigating its business, including the SPAC deal that brought…
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PressurePro Remains TPMS Partner of Choice for OEMs
Experience, advanced technology and a worldwide network of partners are among some of the reasons why Advantage PressurePro remains a…
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Newmar, Braxton Creek, Wayfarer, Xtreme, Thor Motor Coach and Forest River Among This Week’s Recalls
This week’s list of vehicle recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration lists several RV makers. Newmar is recalling…
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Florida’s Optimum RV Seeking $150,000 Grant to Renovate New Headquarters
Optimum RV is hoping for approval from the City of Ocala, Fla., for a grant to offset the costs of…
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Special In Tow with RV PRO Episode Coming Tuesday
On Tuesday, RV PRO will present a special edition of its In Tow with RV PRO podcast, in conjunction with…
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Second Quarter Results Continue Strong Year for KOA
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) reported a 57.3 percent revenue increase through June over 2020 in its recent Q2 business report.…
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Protective Asset Protection is RVDA Con/Expo Gold Partner
The RV Dealers Association said that Protective Asset Protection is the gold partner for the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. Protective…
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BMPRO Becoming a Pioneer for Smart RV Systems in the U.S.
Australia-based BMPRO announced a wide extension of its product lines within the United States since the launch of its ProSmart…
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Xantrex Offering Free Educational Webinars
Power technology company Xantrex said it will provide RV dealers, installers and DIYers with up-todate, helpful technical information on its…
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Lazydays Secures $369 Million Expanded Credit Facility
Lazydays Holdings has entered into a three-year expanded credit agreement with a syndicate of banks led by Manufacturers and Traders…
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General RV Adds East to West’s Entrada to its Inventory
General RV said it is adding the Entrada brand from East to West, a division of Forest River, to itsinventory…
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CTEK Launches Portable Battery Charger with Adaptive Boost Technology
CTEK’s new CS FREE is what the company said is the world’s first truly portable battery charger and maintainer with…
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Chevron and Cummins Announce Strategic Collaboration on Hydrogen
Chevron U.S.A. and Cummins established a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore a strategic alliance aimed to develop commercially viable…
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Celebrating the RV Industry’s Military Veterans
Editor’s note: Due to a mistake by RV PRO, the listing below for Shahn Dilks with KING was inadvertently left…
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Exclusive: Rollick’s DR Tool Brings ‘Digital Retailing’ to the RV World
Introducing similar technology already in use in the auto market, Rollick recently rolled out its new RollickDR software for the…
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Coachmen Class C’s to Offer SuperSprings Suspension as Standard
Coachmen RV said it will build select Freelander, Leprechaun and Cross Trail XL models with front and rear SuperSprings International…
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Mission Critical Electronics Acquires ZeroRPM
Mission Critical Electronics (MCE), a California-based designer and manufacturer of electrical power solutions for specialty vehicle, marine, network and industrial…
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Revere Plastics Systems Acquires Ferguson Production
Revere Plastics Systems, a U.S.-based manufacturer of engineered plastic injection molded parts and assemblies, acquired Ferguson Production Inc. of McPherson,…
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Research Confirms Canadians Eager to Camp as COVID Restrictions Ease
A new report from Kampgrounds of America (KOA) reveals that, as COVID-19 restrictions ease, Canadian campers are ready and eager…
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Universal Lenders Adjusts Customer Repayment Terms on its ZERO Plan
The ZERO Plan by Universal Lenders revealed the enhancement of its ZERO Plan payment program by increasing customer repayment terms,…
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New Weekly Jobless Filings Reach a Pandemic-Era Low
New weekly jobless claims fell to the lowest level since March 2020, reaching pre-pandemic levels as the rate of new…
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Big Jump in Indiana Budget Surplus Triggering Tax Refund
A big jump in Indiana’s state tax collections over the past few months announced by state officials Wednesday will result…
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Registration Opens for Industry Days at Hershey America’s Largest RV Show
Registration is now open for Industry Days, Sept. 13-14, at Hershey America’s Largest RV Show,presented by the Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle…
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Preliminary Results Show Lazydays with a Record Quarter for Revenue
Lazydays Holdings said its preliminary results for the quarter, ended June 30, showed “revenue for the second quarter of $322.8…
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