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Outdoor Industry Assoc., Outdoor Retailer Conclude Partnership
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), a member-led collective and the outdoor industry’s catalyst for meaningful change, and Outdoor Retailer, the largest…
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APCO Holdings Acquires Two F&I Companies
APCO Holdings, provider and administrator of automotive Finance & Insurance (F&I) products, has acquired two companies: Rider’s Advantage and Capital…
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Blue Compass Awarded Gold Globee for Achievement in Brand Development
Blue Compass RV announced that it has received the Gold Globee award for Achievement in Brand Development at the 9th…
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RV Assistance Corp. Gives $25K to Mike Molino Learning Center
The RV Assistance Corp., the for-profit subsidiary of the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) that develops member benefits and services for…
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Employee Pay-for-Performance Plans That Get Results
Skilled workers are hard to find — and keep. Little wonder employers are taking a fresh look at so-called “pay-for-performance”…
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Truma Integrates SoftStartRV Tech Into Aventa A/C Units
Beginning July 2024, Truma North America will integrate SoftStartUSA technology into the Truma Aventa air conditioning systems. “We are excited…
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Bring Your Kid to Work
One of the greatest sounds on earth is the laughter of a child. Can everyone agree on that? OK, this…
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California County Approves Low-Impact Camping Ordinance
Earlier this month, on June 18, the San Benito County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a new land use ordinance…
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Allison Transmission Releases Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Allison Transmission Holdings announced it has released its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report outlining the company’s sustainability and environmental performance,…
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May Wholesale Shipments Up 7.2% Over 2023
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s May 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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RVIA Board Approves Revised Organization Bylaws
On June 6, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) Board of Directors approved a new, revised version of the organization’s bylaws.…
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Meyer Distributing Opens Oregon Location
Meyer Distributing announced the addition of its Roseburg, Oregon, crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Hermiston,…
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Storyteller’s Linton Spotlighted in 2024 Birmingham C-suite Awards
Alabama’s Birmingham Business Journal (BBJ) recently honored regional C-suite executives for high achievement, including Christina Linton, Storyteller Overland’s chief people…
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Newbook & RVshare Announce Partnership
Newbook, provider of hospitality management solutions, and RVshare announced a partnership to enhance the outdoor booking experience for travelers while…
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Industrial Finishes & Systems Opens New Florida Distribution Center
Industrial Finishes & Systems, a distributor of automotive paint, equipment and supplies, recently announced the launch of a distribution center…
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NATDA Forms Partnership With Insperity
Insperity, provider of human resources and business performance solutions, announced its partnership with NATDA (The North American Trailer Dealers Association).…
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Turn Sold Customers Into Repeat Fans of Your Brand With CRM Automation
A lot of people can go through your dealership on any given day, both online and at your brick-and-mortar. When…
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Winnebago Reports Q3 Results, CEO ‘Generally Pleased’
Winnebago Industries reported financial results for the company’s fiscal 2024 third quarter ended May 25. Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial…
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Ontario Ministry of Transportation Confirms ELD Exemption for RV Industry
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) reported that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation has officially confirmed the exemption of drivers…
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Cleer Vision Boosts Tempered Glass Production Capacity
Cleer Vision Tempered Glass, an Airxcel brand, recently enhanced its production capabilities with the installation of a new tempered glass…
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Seeking Alpha Reviews Camping World Financials
The following is a report by Sandpiper Investment Research published by Seeking Alpha, a crowd-sourced content service for financial market…
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Last Call: Register for ‘Forever Chemicals’ EPA Rulemaking Webinar
On Tuesday, June 25, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) will host an informative webinar on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)…
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Video: Sen. Young Calls For GSP Renewal in Senate Hearing
Shortly after meeting with RV industry leaders during the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Advocacy Day on June 5, Indiana’s Senator…
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Dragonfly Energy Partners With Meyer Distributing
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, announced a partnership with Meyer Distributing, a leading distributor of specialty…
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IVEE Group Welcomes New Regional Manager
IVEE Group, a premier management company serving the outdoor hospitality industry, announced that Shanna Pleimann has come on board as…
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Jayco Unveils Renovated Customer Service Facility
The Jayco family of companies announced the completion of significant renovations to its 118,000-square-foot, multilevel customer service facility. The external…
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Eight Blue Compass Stores Achieve Airstream’s ‘Five Rivet Award’
Blue Compass RV announced that eight Airstream locations qualified for the prestigious Airstream Five Rivet Award for outstanding customer service.…
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Renovations Underway at General RV Center’s Elizabethtown Supercenter
General RV Center announced it is expanding its Pennsylvania footprint with a $15 million renovation project at its Elizabethtown supercenter.…
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Pikes Peak Traveland RV Changes Ownership
Performance Brokerage Services announced the sale of Pikes Peak Traveland RV in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from the Biles family to…
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Anchorage RV Rental Company Shuts Down Abruptly
The following is a report from the Anchorage Daily News. An Anchorage, Alaska, motor home rental business closed abruptly Friday,…
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KOA Awarded for ‘Building Deep Loyalty With Customers’
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) was recognized by Loyalty360 as a winner of two 2024 Loyalty360 Awards, which were announced June 6…
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River States Truck & Trailer Sold to Premier Truck Group
Haig Partners LLC, a buy-sell advisory firm to auto, heavy truck and RV dealers in the U.S., served as the…
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Converting Cash Deals by Overcoming Cash Buyers’ Financing Objections
In RV dealerships, the finance department guides customers through purchasing and offers various financing options to suit their needs. However,…
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The Heart of a Champion
Champion Home Builders has become a dominant force in the U.S. park model market, garnering a market share in 2023…
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RVIA Board Adjusts Recommended Model Year Changeover Dates
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Last week, the RV Industry Association…
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goHomePort Expands Portfolio of Storage Facilities
goHomePort, the parent company of RV storage, rentals and service/repairs businesses, announced it recently closed on an acquisition in West…
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AP: US Inflation Cooled in May, Price Pressures May Be Easing
Inflation in the United States eased in May for a second straight month, a hopeful sign that an acceleration of…
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RVIA Standards Training Hosted by Aluminum Trailer Company
The following is from the RVIA News & Insights’ report. The RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Standards’ team offers educational resources and hands-on…
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Camping Social App Partners With Care Camps Foundation
Camping Tools, the all-in-one adventure companion for camping enthusiasts, announced a strategic partnership with Care Camps Foundation (CCF), a national nonprofit…
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Performance Brokerage Services To Host Webinar With General RV CEO
Performance Brokerage Services announced its upcoming webinar “Navigating Your RV Dealership Sale,” which will feature a panel discussion with industry…
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Allison Transmission Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Allison Transmission Holdings announced the appointment of G. Frederick (Fred) Bohley III as the new chief operating officer, effective immediately.…
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Brown & Brown Acquires the Assets of McNamara Co.
J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, and Patrick and Aleshia McNamara, principals of McNamara Co., announced…
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General RV Center To Help Travelers Pay Less, Vacation More
General RV Center announced it will lower prices on thousands of RVs and camping accessories. June is both National Camping…
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Adjust Presentations To Fit Your Customer’s ‘Type’
As I talk to some of the best RV salespeople in RV dealerships across the country, I find one common…
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Wisconsin RV Park Challenges Personal Property Taxation
Recently, Wisconsin state legislators enacted a significant change in the law regarding “personal property exemption,” which in theory exempts personal…
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THOR Reports $2.8B in Q3 Net Sales
THOR Industries announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended April 30. “We are proud of our teams’ performance…
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REV Group Announces Strong Q2 Results
REV Group, manufacturer of specialty vehicles, reported results for the three months ended April 30. Consolidated net sales in the…
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Taking the Risk & Reaping the Rewards
Evolve or die is a fitting motto for Princess Craft RV. The Texas company, founded in the late 1960s as…
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Hendrickson Acquires Reyco Granning
Hendrickson, a Boler company and global manufacturer of suspension systems and components for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and trailers, announced…
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Camping World Announces Retirements, Succession Plans
Camping World Holdings announced that the company’s President Brent Moody plans to retire on Dec. 31, 2024, with his resignation…
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Go RVing Releases 2023 Annual Report
Go RVing has released its 2023 Annual Report, which gives an overview of the program’s initiatives and achievements last year.…
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RV Shipments to Rise Throughout 2024-25
RV wholesale shipments are projected to climb into the mid-300,000-unit range by year-end 2024 before climbing higher in 2025, according…
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Outdoor Hospitality Management Company Goes Digital
IVEE Group, a premier management company serving the outdoor hospitality industry, announced its successful implementation of Newbook software across its…
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Roadtrippers, ROUTE 66 RV Club Partner to Enhance RV Travel Experience
Road trip planning tool Roadtrippers announced a strategic partnership with the ROUTE 66 RV Club Unlimited program, which provides unlimited…
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goHomePort RV Service & Repairs Receives Congressional Recognition
goHomePort, the parent company of RV storage, rentals and service/repairs businesses, received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition “in recognition…
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REV Group Welcomes Cynthia Augustine to Board of Directors
REV Group, manufacturer of specialty vehicles, announced that Cynthia (Cindy) Augustine has been elected as an independent member of its…
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‘Boutique’ RV Resort Camp Landa Opens in Texas
The family who founded the Schlitterbahn waterpark announced that Camp Landa, a new boutique RV resort in the heart of…
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SMI: Some Minimizing Ideas
In the May issue of RV PRO, I invited you to tune in to this June issue’s column for methods…
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US Trade Rep Announces Decision on Remaining China 301 Exclusions
On Friday, May 24, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced they are further extending certain remaining Section 301…
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ORR to Host Recreation Funding Webinar
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) will host a webinar on Tuesday, June 4, at 11 a.m. ET, focused on the…
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Keystone RV Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that Goshen, Indiana-based Keystone RV will pay $95,460 and furnish other relief…
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LKQ Corp. Publishes 2023 Global Sustainability Report
LKQ Corp. announced the release of its 2023 Global Sustainability Report. The report describes LKQ’s role in driving sustainable success…
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April RV Shipments Up 9.5%
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s April 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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Canadian RV Shipments Up 14.2% YOY
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) reported that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the first quarter ending March 31…
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RVWA Unveils 2024 Summer Educational Series Lineup
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) announced the return of its highly anticipated Summer Educational Series. Following a successful launch in…
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RVIA Webinar to Address EPA’s Latest PFAS Rulemaking
On Tuesday, June 25, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) will host an informative webinar on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)…
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Cavco Reports Q4 & Year-End Results
Manufactured housing company Cavco announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 30. Quarterly Highlights Net revenue…
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Unlocking the Power of Organizational Culture
Dealing with troubling workplace environments can be difficult. It’s not always clear what the deeper issue is, and the friction…
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National Powersport Auctions Bolsters RV, Marine Team
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) developed two new positions to better serve its RV and marine clients. In Florida, NPA welcomed…
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Skyline Champion Reports Q4, Full Year 2024 Results
Skyline Champion Corp. announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended March 30 (fiscal 2024). The company…
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National Powersports Auctions Bolsters RV & Marine Team
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) announced it has developed two new positions to better serve its RV and marine clients. In…
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RecNation Completes 60th Acquisition & Expands Into 7th State
RecNation Storage, owner, operator and developer of specialized RV and marine storage facilities, announced the completion of its 60th acquisition…
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Patrick Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
Patrick Industries today announced that on May 16, its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock…
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Winnebago Board Approves Cash Dividend
Winnebago Industries announced that the company’s board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share payable on…
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SMI: Are You Exceeding Your Towing Capacity?
For those unfamiliar with the term SMI, it stands for “slow-moving inventory,” a phrase that I developed many years ago…
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RVIA Releases 2023 RV Industry Profile
The 2023 RV Industry Profile, published by the RV Industry Association (RVIA), provides a detailed look at RV production and…
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Lazydays Reports Larger Than Expected Q1 Losses
Lazydays reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31. John North, Lazydays CEO, said, “As we discussed in…
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Camping World Declares Q2 Dividend
Camping World Holdings announced that its board of directors declared a regular cash dividend of $0.125 per share on the…
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KOA, Co-operators Launch Canadian RV Insurance
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) and Co‑operators, a leading Canadian financial services cooperative, have partnered to bring RV insurance to adventurous Canadians.…
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April US Inflation Eases in 2024’s First Slowdown
Led by lower food and auto prices, inflation in the United States cooled slightly last month after three elevated readings,…
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MayiStay Launches Short-Term Rental, RV Park Search Platform
Technology company MayiStay announced the launch of its collaborative search platform designed specifically for Short-Term Rental (STR) hosts. The platform…
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US Wholesale Prices Spike in April, Inflation Remains Sticky
U.S. wholesale prices rose sharply last month, a sign that inflation pressures remain stubbornly high after three elevated readings in…
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Sensible Weather Partners With Roamly To Offer Weather Guarantees
Sensible Weather, provider of weather protection for travel and outdoor experiences, announced its partnership with digital insurance platform Roamly to…
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RVDA, A2C To Hold Webinar on Dealership Data Security
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and Accelerate2Compliance (A2C) will hold a 30-minute webinar for RV dealers on Tuesday, May 21,…
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Amazon To Fill 1,000 Jobs at Its Elkhart Operations Next Year
The following is a report from the South Bend Tribune. The massive Amazon warehouse that’s been standing on the north…
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How To Actively Listen to Your Customers
If you were to ask customers what their number one complaint is when working with a salesperson, what do you…
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Stick & Tin Unveils RangerAI for Dealership Communications
Montana-based Stick & Tin, provider of digital solutions for the RV industry, unveiled its RangerAI, a calling AI developed to…
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NetSource Launches Inventory Listing Website for Boat Dealers
NetSource Media announced the launch of BoatList.com, its inventory listing website for those looking to buy and sell boats and…
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Lippert Acquires Camping World Furniture Business
LCI Industries, through its wholly owned subsidiary Lippert, announced that its subsidiary, Lippert Components Manufacturing, has acquired substantially all the…
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FMCA Launches ‘Pathfinder’ RV Ownership Program
With new RV owners entering the marketplace all the time, the leadership of FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association) decided to…
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RV Unplugged Season 2 Sponsored by Wellness Brand
RV Unplugged announced a strategic partnership with SALTT, makers of electrolyte solutions. SALTT offers a balanced mix of essential electrolytes…
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Kevin Bangston Named CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) announced the expanded role of Kevin Bangston as president and CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis…
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Myers Industries Announces Q1 Financials
Myers Industries Inc., manufacturer of polymer and metal products and distributor for the tire, wheel and under-vehicle service industry, announced…
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Torklift Launches Affiliate Program
Torklift International has announced the launch of its new affiliate program. Designed to engage outdoor enthusiasts, the program offers an…
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Micro-Air Parent Company Acquires Check Technology
Innovative Motion Technologies (IMT), an industrial technology platform providing interface and controls solutions and parent company of Raffel Systems and…
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OHI: 70 Years of Anvil Campground
The following is a report from OHI. Anvil Campground, found in the historic landscapes of Williamsburg, Virginia, stands as a…
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Together Outdoors Announces Micro-Grant Program Recipients
Together Outdoors (TO) announced the awardees of its Inclusive Micro-Grant Program grants totaling $70,000. This grant program is aimed at…
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APCO Holdings Acquires Crystal Fusion Technologies
APCO Holdings, home to the EasyCare, National Auto Care, GWC Warranty and MemberCare brands, announced that it has acquired Crystal…
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Is Your Dealership a Drive-By?
I live about 20 minutes south of downtown Portland, Oregon. Within 25 minutes in all directions are about 25 RV…
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Patrick Industries’ Q1 Financials Bolstered by RV Segment
Patrick Industries today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31. Net sales increased 4% to $933 million, an increase…
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