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Local News Talks RV Industry’s Increasing Prices, Slowing Sales
The rise in inflation and gas prices are beginning to impact RV sales. Retail sales of trailers are reported to…
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Sixteen F&I Rules and Regulations You Need to Know
RV dealers operate in a complex environment of federal, state, and local oversight. That’s why KPA created the 16 F&I…
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THOR Announces Retirement of Chris Hermon
THOR Industries announced today the retirement of Chris Hermon, one of the company’s North American RV group managers. Hermon will…
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Several Manufacturers Make NHTSA Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued its weekly list of recalls, including Airstream, Bowlus Road Chief, Daimler Vans…
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Camping World Expanding National Footprint
Camping World Holdings today announced plans for the continued expansion of its RV sales and service network through the completion…
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General RV’s Pennsylvania Supercenter to Open in July
Last year, General RV Center opened its first facility in Pennsylvania when it opened a new location in the Harrisburg…
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Coach-Net, RVTI Help Get RVers Back on the Road
Last month, Coach-Net, a provider of RV emergency roadside assistance, joined forces for a week with the RV Technical Institute…
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2022 Edition of RV Generator Standard Now Available
The new 2022 edition of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and RV Industry Association’s Engine Generator Sets for RV…
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Cavco Unveils Record Q4 Earnings, $100M Stock Repurchase
Cavco Industries announced financial results for the fourth quarter, fiscal year ended April 2 and provided updates on other business…
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RVIA Details Priorities for Bipartisan Outdoor Infrastructure Bill
The RV Industry Association unveiled priorities for the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which will help rebuild roads, bridges and airports,…
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Campers Inn RV Adds Three New Dealership Locations
Campers Inn RV, which claims the title of nation’s largest family-operated RV dealership group, announced it is opening three new…
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Leadership Conference Hosted by Lippert Sees Crowds
Lippert and PurposePoint held the third annual Purpose Summit May 17-19 at the University of Notre Dame, not far from…
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Tariffs Taking a Toll on Countertop Materials
A new study finds that tariffs are causing significant disruptions in the U.S. countertop market, as the U.S. is largely…
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New ASTM Standard Covers Powder Bed Fusion for Metals
A new ASTM International standard will provide advice for designers considering building parts using the powder bed fusion for metals…
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Canadian Q1 Shipments Up Nearly 30%
The Canadian RV Association reports that RV Wholesale Shipments into Canada for the first quarter ending March 31 totaled 17,964…
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RV PRO Wishes You a Meaningful Memorial Day
There will be no eNewsletter this coming Monday as RV PRO is taking May 30 off to honor the Memorial…
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Wholesale RV Values Are Mixed as Summer Arrives
Despite economic turmoil, wholesale RV prices are remaining generally steady, although as inventory levels stabilize prices are dropping a bit,…
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Ember RV Introduces Tandem Independent Suspension Floor Plans
Ember Recreational Vehicles introduced two new floorplans featuring tandem trailing-arm independent suspension systems made by CURT, an American company owned…
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RV Women’s Alliance, RVTI Partner on All-Female Tech Training
This summer, 12 aspiring female RV technicians will get the opportunity to receive the RV Technical Institute (RVTI)’s gold standard…
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RVshare Names Chief Product Officer Amid Company Growth
RVshare, a peer-to-peer RV rental community, announced that Melissa Fortenberry has been named the company’s chief product officer (CPO). Fortenberry…
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Clean Seal Names Vice President/General Manager
Apryl Turczynski has been named vice president and general manager for Clean Seal, according to Jeremy Klotz, president of the…
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Survey Details Red-Hot RV Rental Market
Although many people only think of motorhomes when it comes to RV rentals, a new survey by the RV Rental…
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RVIA Backs National Park Foundation Reauthorization Act Of 2022
Along with the other members of the National Parks Second Century Action Coalition, the RV Industry Association said Thursday it…
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April RV Shipments Up Double-Figures Compared to ’21
The RV Industry Association’s April 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 57,043 units,…
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PleasureLand RV Acquires Coulee Region RV in an Upper Midwest Deal
PleasureLand RV Center has announced the acquisition of Coulee Region RV of West Salem, Wisconsin as its newest location to…
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Meyer Distributing Announces Q1 Sales Performance Award
Meyer Distributing presented Senior Sales Account Manager Ray Greenlee with its 2022 First Quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award. The company…
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Obit: Bob Barouti, Founder of California’s Giant RV, Dies
Bob Barouti, the founder of California’s Giant RV that has grown over the years into four stores, died recently. The…
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Roadmaster Issues Safety Update for Certain Nighthawk Tow Bars
Washington-based Roadmaster has issued a safety update of its Nighthawk tow bar with serial numbers between 9513-10200. The company said…
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THOR Unveils Consumer Study Results, VP Promotion
THOR Industries announced the release of the company’s 2022 U.S. Camper Perception Study, which explores consumer RV purchase and usage…
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RVIA: Last Call for Advocacy Day Participants
Advocacy Day, the longstanding cornerstone event taking place on Wednesday, June 8, during RVs Moves America Week, is a unique opportunity…
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RVIA’s 2021 RV Industry Profile Now Available
The 2021 RV Industry Profile, published by the RV Industry Association, provides a detailed look at RV production and shipment…
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RVDA Announces More Details of Con/Expo Opportunities
The National RV Dealers Association has released exhibitor information for companies interested in participating in the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo…
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GEN-Y Debuts the Phantom
GEN-Y, a manufacturer of a variety of towing products for trucks and trailers, announced its newest product: the Phantom. “This…
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German Mobile Home Manufacturer Sees Management Change
There is a change in the top position at the German mobile home manufacturer Erwin Hymer Group. The Erwin Hymer…
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Canadian RV Industry kicks off 7th Annual RV and Camping Week
Canadian campgrounds and RV dealers coast to coast are inviting their campers and RVers to join together and celebrate the…
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Camping World Acquires Richardson’s RV in Largest Acquisition to Date
Camping World Holdings announced what it says is its largest acquisition in company history: the purchase of Richardson’s RV Centers.…
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LKQ Corp. Releases 2021 Sustainability Report; Unveils New Brand Identity
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-Stag, has released its 2021 Sustainability Report and unveiled its new brand identity, which it…
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Lippert Names New Senior VP of Aftermarket Engineering and Product Development
Lippert welcomes Sundar Ananthasivan as its new senior vice president of aftermarket engineering and product development. Based in Eau Claire,…
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NRVTA Makes Dometic Equipment Investment
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced it made a major purchase of equipment from Dometic for use in hands-on…
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2022 Skills Canada National Competition This Week in Vancouver
The 2022 Skills Canada National Competition will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre this Thursday and Friday, May 26…
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Coming Tuesday on In Tow with RV PRO: Future RV Hall-of-Famer Mick Ferkey
This Tuesday another new episode of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast goes live, and our guest will be…
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Blog: Making the Most of Customer Satisfaction Measurement
The success of any customer satisfaction survey program comes from the actions that take place after the data is collected.…
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Meyer Distributing Names Vendors of the Year
For the first time, Meyer Distributing has named GEN-Y Hitch its RV & Towing Vendor of the Year. GEN-Y Hitch…
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RV Executives Launch Brinkley RV
A new towable RV manufacturing firm has been unveiled by leading industry executives. Located on the southeast side of Goshen,…
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Lippert Announces $200M Stock Repurchase Plan
LCI Industries announced that its board has authorized a $200 million stock repurchase program over the next three years. The…
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Barron’s Report: RV Demand Slowing
THOR Industries and Winnebago Industries stocks took a beating on Thursday, after D.A. Davidson analyst Brandon Rolle said RV demand…
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RVDA Seeks Nominations for James B. Summers Award
The RV Dealer’s Association is asking dealer and associate members to submit nominations for the prestigious James B. Summers Award.…
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RV PRO Spotlighting Long-Time Employees in Upcoming Issue
The special theme for RV PRO magazine’s BIG July “Made in the U.S.A.” issue is Veteran (long-time) Employees! RV PRO is seeking nominations…
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Q&A with RVWA’s Susan Carpenter and Denise Chariya
Even a global pandemic can’t hold back the RV Women’s Alliance. The nonprofit group’s number of members has swelled from…
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Campers Inn Acquires Ohio’s Arbogast RV
Florida-based Campers Inn RV, which calls itself the largest family-operated RV dealership group in the country, has acquired Arbogast RV…
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Five RV Retailer Stores Achieve Prestigious Airstream Honors
RV Retailer was recently recognized by Airstream for outstanding customer service in sales and service with the prestigious Five Rivet…
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Commercial Driver’s License Exemption for RV Transporters Renewed
In 2015, the RV Industry Association successfully petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for exemption from the Class…
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ITC Investigating Impact of Section 232 and 301 Tariffs
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is launching an investigation on the impact of Section 232 and 301 tariffs on U.S. industries.…
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Wilson Electronics Announces weBoost Mobile App
Wilson Electronics announced the launch of the weBoost app, a free mobile app that provides customers with a step-by-step guide…
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Registration Open for National ARVC Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo
The National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC) has officially opened registration for its 2022 Outdoor Hospitality Conference and…
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Outdoorsy said its Two New Features Make Travel Easier
Outdoorsy, a global online RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace, announced the launch of two new features designed for guests…
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Camping World, Make-A-Wish Grant Child’s Dream
Camping World of London, Ky., stepped up recently to make a child’s dream come true. It was while Brody Hammack…
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Brown & Brown Contributes to RV Learning Center in Paul Skogebo’s Honor
F&I provider Brown & Brown Insurance has made its 2022 contribution of $26,667 in support of the Mike Molino RV…
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RVDA, Others Backing Catalytic Converter Anti-Theft Proposal
RVDA, NADA and 11 other industry partners sent a letter this week to U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman…
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Brown & Brown Names New CTO
Kiet Tran has been appointed chief technology officer for Brown & Brown. “Brown & Brown is on a technology journey…
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Safe-Guard Names New Account Management, Business Development Leader
Ontario, Canada-based Safe-Guard Products International, a provider of branded protection products for the automotive, RV, powersports and marine industries, announced…
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Report: European Dometic Production Facilities Now Powered by Renewable Electricity
According to a report in MarketExchange.com, Stockholm, Sweden-based Dometic has entered the next phase in the implementation of its sustainability…
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RVTI Classes for June Announced
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) has a technician training program that is a hands-on, competency-based program designed by RVTI staff…
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Dometic Staffers Assist in Potato Creek Cleanup
A team of 40 Dometic employees participated in the beautification of Potato Creek State Park in Michiana last Wednesday, May…
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Spartan RV Chassis Introduces Premier Drive for Luxury Class A’s
Spartan RV Chassis, a brand of The Shyft Group, today introduced Spartan Premier Drive, a single, comprehensive and proprietary chassis…
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Ocean Bio-Chem Reports Slight Sales Dip
Florida-based Ocean Bio-Chem, parent company of Star brite, reported net sales of $12.7 million in the first quarter of 2022,…
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Crain’s Detroit Business Honors Shyft Group CEO Daryl Adams
Crain’s Detroit Business announced today that The Shyft Group President and CEO Daryl Adams has been named a 2022 Notable…
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NRVTA Hires New Student Concierge
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today announced Shenika Lyons joined the staff as student concierge. The Dallas native serves…
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Camping World Declares Quarterly Dividend
Camping World Holdings announced today that its board of directors declared a regular cash dividend of $0.625 per share on…
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Bish’s RV Opens New Michigan Location
Bish’s RV has multiple locations across eight states. Bish’s RV is new to Coldwater, Mich. Sort of. Late last year,…
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Dragonfly Energy to Become Public Company
Dragonfly Energy has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Chardan NexTech Acquisition 2 Corp. Upon closing, the combined…
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Special Women in Business Episode of In Tow with RV PRO Going Live Tuesday
In conjunction with the May issue of RV PRO magazine, we celebrate women in the RV industry in a special…
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Green Car Reports on the Future of Electric RVs
Green Car Reports on where the future of electric RVing. The pending onslaught of electric trucks and SUVs – already…
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Detroit’s Big Three Automakers Reinstate Mask Mandate
General Motors, Ford and Chrysler parent Stellantis NV on Sunday they are reinstating a requirement that employees wear masks in…
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A Look into the Future of RV Marketing
With the RV industry continuing to undergo massive upheaval due to supply chain constraints, talent acquisition challenges, and an influx…
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GE Appliances Opens $70M Water Heater Plant in South Carolina
GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, has officially opened its $70 million state-of-the-art water heater manufacturing plant in Camden, S.C.…
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RVIA Mourns Passing of David Humphreys
The RV Industry Association issued a statement Friday following the death of one of its founders, David J. Humphreys. The…
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RVDA Career Center a Valuable Resource
As Memorial Day, the traditional kick-off to summer, fast approaches, the RV Dealers Association wants to remind its members that…
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A Landmark Decision
Heartland RV’s flagship luxury fifth wheel brand, Landmark, will enter new territory as it approaches its 20th anniversary in 2023:…
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RV Retailer Exclusive Motorcoach Partner of NASCAR Petty GMS Team
NASCAR racing team Petty GMS announced a partnership with RV Retailer to become the “Official Motorcoach Partner” of its NASCAR…
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OSHA Launches Heat Enforcement Emphasis Program
According to a report from Ogletree Deakins, just in time for the hotter weather of spring and summer, the Occupational…
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Airstream Taps Weber for its Quick-Firing Grill
The following report from AutoEvolution.com details the partnership struck up between Airstream and the Weber company. Firing up the barbeque…
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Baird Survey Shows Negative 3-5 Year Outlook
The results of the latest survey from RVDA and Baird show dealers with a positive outlook when it comes to…
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RV PRO, THE SHOP Acquired by Cahaba Media Group
Birmingham, Ala.-based Cahaba Media Group announced today its acquisition of the assets of two B2B brands: RV PRO and THE…
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Cortes Expands Dealer Network with Colorado’s B&B RV
Cortes Campers, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the US Lighting Group, has received an initial purchase order valued at $385,000 from…
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Bretz RV Selects Motility Software for Second Missoula Location
Motility Software announced that Bretz RV & Marine has selected it to help transform inventory while saving time and money…
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LKQ Corp. Announces $500M Increase in Stock Repurchase Program
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, announced that its board of directors has authorized a $500 million increase to its…
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Early-Bird Tix for RVWA Education Symposium This Fall End Friday
Early-bird ticket sales for the RV Women’s Alliance Education Symposium end this Friday, May 13. The event takes place in October…
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Michiana RV Industry Types Pitch in to Cleanup State Park
Potato Creek State Park in Northern Indiana is undergoing restoration projects to improve visitors’ experiences. The RV Industry Association is…
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Flow-Rite Employees Trade Workstations for Construction Site
A team of Flow-Rite employees recently traded their office and manufacturing workstations for a construction site when they volunteered for…
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Ember RV Launches New Floorplan for Overland Series
Ember RV, which began manufacturing RVs in 2021, has started production of its newest addition to the Overland Series of…
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Fleetwood RV Offering an Inside Look
Fleetwood RV said that in the wake of RVs increased popularity, questions it gets from new customers abound, such as…
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Webinar’s Focus is Thwarting Hackers
Integrated Dealer Systems, an RV, marine and trailer dealership software provider, has announced an upcoming webinar on how businesses can…
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Blue Ox Names Head of Rocky Mountain Sales
Blue Ox Products announced the addition of Troy Walvoord to its U.S. sales team as regional manager of the Rocky…
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Cummins Shareholders Reject Splitting CEO, Chairman Duties
The following report is from Inside Indiana Business. Cummins’ shareholders said “no” Tuesday to a proposal to split the duties…
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Continental Urges Techs to Keep TPMS Software Updated
Continental, which supplies OE and aftermarket tire pressure monitoring systems, replacement parts and TPMS diagnostic tools, is urging all vehicle…
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HAN Capital Expands Campground Footprint
HAN Capital, known most as an owner of self-storage facilities in seven states, and in 2021 it decided to branch…
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Trader Interactive Offers New Enhancements
Trader Interactive’s new pricing package is now released. Trader is the parent company of online marketplaces in the lifestyle vehicle…
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Iowa’s Premier RV Running Full-Speed in New Facility
Now that construction has been completed on the new Premier RV dealership in Blue Grass, Iowa, owner Brad Thompson said…
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Meyer Distributing Announces 2023 RV Show Dates
Meyer Distributing announced the dates of its 2023 RV Mega Show, slated Jan. 10-11, 2023, at the French Lick Resort…
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