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Repair Event Cycle Time is the Topic of Tonight’s ‘RVing in New England’
Tonight’s Facebook Live show “RVing in New England” will feature a panel discussion on getting RVs serviced and repaired. Special…
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L Catterton Acquires TAXA Outdoors
TAXA Outdoors, manufacturer of lightweight, mobile habitats for outdoor experiences, has been acquired by the growth fund of L Catterton,…
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Northern Wholesale Touts New Satellite Warehouse
Northern Wholesale Supply, the wholesale supplier of RV and marine parts and accessories in the upper Midwest, has completed the…
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Vahala Foam Expands into Fort Wayne
An Elkhart, Ind.-based manufacturer is expanding its operations elsewhere in the state. Vahala Foam, a fabricator of polyurethane cushion foam,…
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LaVanture Products Named Elkhart Chamber Business of the Year
LaVanture Products, an Elkhart, Ind.-based warehouse and distribution company that serves the RV industry, among a variety of others, has…
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New Podcast Episode Goes Live Tuesday
On Tuesday, the In Tow with RV PRO podcast returns with a new episode featuring Jason Haugen, CEO of the Salt…
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MCE Promotes Chandrani to VP of Marketing
Mitul Chandrani, formerly director of marketing for Mission Critical Electronics (MCE), is now the vice president of marketing at that…
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Way Launching Dual Swing Fridge
Way Interglobal, innovators of the original 12-volt RV refrigerator, announced a pending patent on a new fridge model featuring a…
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Meet Bob, the Mini Dishwasher
French company Daan Technologies has introduced the U.S. to Bob, the company’s mini dishwasher. The ultra-compact mini dishwasher, designed as…
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DEI Returns as Sponsor of One Lap of America
Design Engineering Inc. is supporting the 2022 Tire Rack One Lap of America, presented by Grassroots Motorsports Magazine, a unique…
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LKQ Corp. Partners with Women’s Industry Network
As first reported in Recycling Today, LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, has announced it will sponsor the Women’s Industry…
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Dometic Extends Reach into Marine Market with Treeline Acquisition
Dometic has entered into an agreement to acquire Alabama-based Treeline Capital, a company that sells products into the North American…
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Lithium-Ion Company EnPower Announces Indiana Facility
Lithium-ion battery maker EnPower announced that is opening a customer qualification facility in Indianapolis. The facility will eventually produce up…
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‘Stop the Presses’ the Theme for RVing in New England Tonight
“Stop the presses” was a common phrase once upon a time that was used in situations where a huge piece…
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RVDA Seeks Workshop Submissions for 2022 Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association’s Convention/Expo Committee is seeking workshop proposals for the 2022 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, to be held Nov.…
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Continental Offers Shops TPMS Tool
Continental, an aftermarket supplier of OE-engineered parts, advanced diagnostics, service information and connected services, is offering the Autodiagnos TPMS SE…
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Keystone Automotive Opens Florida Distribution Center
Keystone Automotive Operations, wholesale distributor and marketer of RV, marine and automotive aftermarket products and services, announced the opening of…
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ATC Introduces New Trailer Line
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) announced the launch of its line of 2022 RōM Stacker trailers, available through dealers nationwide starting…
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RVIA’s Kirby: These Are Remarkable Times
The following was written by Craig Kirby, RVIA president and CEO, for Trade Only Today. As we head further into…
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Truma Combi Makes for Cozy Winter Camping in Thor Class B’s
Truma has partnered with Thor Motor Coach to equip its Class B camper vans for year-round camping. The Truma Combi…
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Canadian Travel and Tourism Industry Responds to Travel and Border Changes
As Canada eases restrictions on fully vaccinated travelers, the Canadian Travel and Tourism Industry issued a statement regarding the federal…
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Lance Camper to Build Hoosier Production Facility
California-based Lance Camper, which manufactures ultra-lightweight, composite-built truck campers and travel trailers, is expanding its manufacturing footprint by building a…
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Lippert Names Olivier Steenaert Vice President of Human Resources – EMEA
Lippert said it has named Olivier Steenaert as vice president of human resources – EMEA (Europe, Middle East, & Africa).…
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Patrick Industries to Acquire Audio Systems Company Rockford
Patrick Industries announced it has signed a definitive agreement under which Arizona-based Rockford Corp. will become a wholly owned subsidiary…
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Profile: Brett Randall’s Turnaround at Aliner Came Just in Time for the Boom
This week, the RV Industry Association turned a spotlight on Brett Randall, president and CEO of Aliner. Six years after…
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Jaeger-UniTek Promotes Three Sales Leaders
LaPorte, Ind.-based Jaeger-UniTek Sealing Solutions announced the promotion of Colton Phelan, Kyle Upp and Owen Strieter to key sales leadership…
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Original StickNBond Returns to the Marketplace
StickNBond, the original and once-popular RV roof repair tape, has finally returned to the marketplace and is being manufactured by…
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Cooper Looks Toward a Profitable 2022
Cooper Standard Holdings, manufacturers of a wide range of products that serve a variety of industries, including RV and marine,…
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Industry Veteran Mike Steele Joins Ranger Distribution Team
Elkhart, Ind.-based Ranger Distribution announced that Mike Steele has joined the company, adding what the company referred to as one…
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What’s Behind the Congestion at U.S. Ports?
The Port of Los Angeles, the busiest port in North America, saw record volume in 2021. But along with that…
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Camping World to Roll Out New Eddie Bauer RVs
Camping World Holdings today announced a partnership with Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a global brand development, marketing and entertainment company,…
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The Challenge of Spent EV Batteries
Electric vehicles are growing in popularity, and although not yet commonplace in the RV world, the batteries these vehicles use…
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Tuesday’s In Tow Podcast: The Brady Brothers from Alliance RV
The next edition of the In Tow with RV PRO podcast goes live this Tuesday, and the guests are Coley…
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Land ‘N’ Sea Receives Trade Show Award
Land ‘N’ Sea, a division of Mercury Marine and Brunswick Corp., has received the Best Virtual Trade Show Eventeer Award…
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Motor1 Examines the Japanese Quokka
European automotive magazine Motor1.com has an eye for the odd, especially when it comes to RVs. Here, the outlet turns…
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Colorado RV Dealer Announces ‘Get Outdoors Show’
Colorado’s award-winning dealership The Great Outdoors RV (TGORV) announced its sponsorship of what it said will be Northern Colorado’s largest…
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RV Retailer Joins the GoRollick Dealer Network
Rollick, a “relationship technology provider” that serves the RV, marine and powersports markets, announced that RV Retailer has joined the…
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Hopkins Names New Chief Human Resources Officer
Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. announced the addition of Barrie C. Green as vice president of human resources and chief human resources…
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‘RVs Move America Week’ Slated for June 5 – 9
The annual RVs Move America Week is returning to Washington, D.C., this year Sunday through Thursday, June 5-9, following a…
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Midwest Promotes Will Troyer as VP of Operations
Midwest Sales and Service (MWSS) has named Will Troyer as its new vice president of operations. The promotion was made…
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Utah Sportsman’s, Vacation & RV Show is This Week
The Utah RV Show will be held this Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 20, at the Mountain America Expo Center in…
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NASCAR’s Jordan Anderson Racing Signs Dometic as Primary Sponsor
NASCAR’S Jordan Anderson Racing has announce the signing of Dometic Corp. as a primary sponsor of four NASCAR Camping World…
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New Horizons Signs Exclusive Deal With MORryde
New Horizons RV will become the Midwest’s exclusive authorized installation center for the MORryde Independent Suspension System. New Horizons plans…
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Oracle Lighting Earns 2021 Louisiana Lantern Award
A Metairie, La.-based manufacturer was awarded a 2021 Louisiana Lantern Award this week. Oracle Lighting, which creates LED solutions for…
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York RV Show Slated for Early March
The York RV Show in York, Penn., is set for Friday through Sunday, March 11-13, at the York Expo Center.…
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Peak Toolworks Acquires Elkhart’s Tooling Concepts
Peak Toolworks has completed its acquisition of Tooling Concepts in Elkhart, Ind. The company said the acquisition will strengthen its…
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Specialty Recreation Appoints RVLI as Aftermarket Rep Agency
California-based Specialty Recreation said that RVLI will represent its line of skylights and bath products to the RV aftermarket, effective…
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Company: NTP-STAG’s Annual In-Person and Virtual Expo Were Both Hits
NTP-STAG kicked off the new year in Las Vegas with its 2022 Expo, presented by Airxcel, in person on Jan.…
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Blue Ox Promotes Chad Cole to Director of Automotive Sales
Blue Ox Products has promoted Chad Cole to director of automotive sales. The company said Cole will continue his current…
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Horizon Global Announces Preliminary Earnings, Infusion of Capital
RV equipment supplier Horizon Global announced preliminary fourth quarter and full-year financial results for 2021, and the company said that…
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Dometic MoBar Wins Design Award
Dometic’s MoBar 550, a mobile beverage center designed for entertaining outdoors that features preparation and presentation areas, a dual-zone refrigerator…
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Ontario Declares an Emergency Over Truck Blockades in Canada
Ontario’s premier declared a state of emergency Friday in reaction to the truck blockades in Ottawa and at the U.S.…
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Northern Wholesale Marks ‘Best-Ever’ Show
Northern Wholesale Supply’s 2021 RV SuperShow was one for the record books. First, it marked the Minnesota-based distributor’s 35th annual…
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Lippert Sets Quarterly, Full-Year Records
Lippert announced net sales in the fourth quarter $1.billion, a 55 percent increase year-over-year. The company said it had $82.3…
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Patrick Reports a Strong Q4, Full Year
Patrick Industries reported net sales in the fourth quarter of $1.1 billion, a 49 percent increase over the $773 million…
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Mobile Mattress Enters RV Market with Sleep Solutions
Mobile Mattress is a new Nashville, Tenn.-based company serving the RV and trucking industries. It was launched by two brothers,…
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Patrick Industries Teams with TV Show to Help Michiana Veteran
A local veteran will receive major home improvements – thanks to the Lifetime TV series Military Makeover with Montel, in…
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Obit: Namsung America Mourns Passing of Clyde Podraza
Namsung America, which makes electronics for RV, marine and other industries, has announced 12-volt industry veteran Clyde Podraza passed away…
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Annual Fort Meyers Show Returns to Crowds, Many Eager to Buy
The 36th annual Fort Myers RV Show recently saw strong show attendance with huge dealer and vendor sales, despite unusually…
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Jackery Solar Products Draw Interest at Quartzsite RV Show
Outdoor lovers gather annually at the Quartzsite RV Show in Arizona, featuring the world’s premier manufacturers and distributors. This year,…
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RVWA Book Club Returns, Touts First Title
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA)’s successful book club is returning in 2022 with some great books to help foster networking,…
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Report: Supply Chain Woes in 2022
Ryan Peterson, CEO of global supply chain company Flexport, recently appeared on Bloomberg to share his 2022 outlook on supply…
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St. Louis RV Show Inspires Thoughts of Warmer Weather
As St. Louisans dug themselves out from days of ice and snow Saturday, some found respite downtown dreaming of warmer…
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Lippert Promotes Two to Global Management Positions
Lippert announced today that Ty Angelus has been promoted to vice president of global logistics, and Brooke Collignon has been…
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Meyer Distributing Announces 2021 Q4 Sales Performance Award
Indiana-based Meyer Distributing announces its Fourth Quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award. The company said the award recognizes sales account managers…
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SuperSprings Reports Record-Breaking Growth in 2021
For the third straight year, SuperSprings International reports that it set another record for full-year growth of 42 percent above…
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Windows to the World
These days, even computer spell-checkers often think the word “windows” is capitalized and followed by a registered trademark, thanks to…
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Airstream, THOR Industries Release More eStream Details
Airstream revealed more details about its eStream Concept Travel Trailer – an all-electric concept that brings to life multiple innovations…
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Truma Coolers on Display at Storm Expo
Truma North America has partnered with the veteran-owned emergency response company, Everything LifeSaving, to showcase the Truma Cooler to the…
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Weather Forces Connecticut RV Show to Add Second Weekend
A popular camping show plans to return to Hartford, Conn., on Friday. The 39th Northeast RV & Camping Show had…
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Elkhart, Ind., Area in Multi-Day Snow Event
Snow plows and trucks that disperse road treatment were prepped Tuesday in anticipation of 10 to 15 inches of snow…
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TekModo To Expand Michigan Manufacturing Site
One of the newest manufacturers in Michigan’s Three Rivers community will be expanding its operations in a big way this…
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Solutions Into Motion Debuts Two New WiFi Products
Canada-based Solutions Into Motion is now offering an all-new, real-time GPS tracking modem that is also a Wi-Fi hotspot for…
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56th Detroit RV & Camping Show Returns
The 56th Detroit RV & Camping Show is this week, starting Wednesday, Feb. 2, and running through Sunday, Feb. 6.…
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Nebraska RV and Boat Show Reflects Supply Chain Woes
Nebraska’s Buffalo County Fairgrounds played host to the RV and Boat Show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The show highlighted…
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Kenda Tire to Present at Trailer Manufacturer Convention
Kenda Tire is sponsoring an educational session on tire and wheel construction and fundamentals during the 2022 National Association of…
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Airxcel Introduces New Suite of EV-Ready Products
Airxcel said it is presenting a portfolio of electric vehicle (EV)-ready products from its family of manufactured and distributed brands…
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Brunswick Reports Record 2021
Brunswick, parent company of RV parts supplier Land ’N’ Sea, reported net sales in the fourth quarter of $1.4 billion,…
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Pace Setters
Pace International will celebrate its 50th anniversary at the end of February, but when it comes to the RV market,…
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Lippert Uses NTP-STAG Expo to Tout Innovation from its Subsidiaries
Lippert, parent company of towing products maker Curt Mfg., and RV appliance and electronics maker Furrion, used this week’s NTP-STAG…
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GE Appliances Releases 2021 Economic Impact Report
GE’s Appliances division has released its 2021 Economic Impact Report, detailing what it calls “the most successful five-year period in…
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Outdoor Industry Seeks Way to Assist EV Makers
“Recharging your batteries” is often cited as a reason people like to pursue outdoor activities. On its website, the RVIA…
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NTP-STAG Expo Kicks Off with Well-Attended Seminars
LAS VEGAS – The brand-new Ceasar’s Forum in Las Vegas is the site of this week’s 2022 NTP-STAG Expo, presented…
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BMPRO Now Available Through NTP-STAG
NTP-STAG has officially added BMPRO to its RV Electronics category. The two companies said the partnership is set to build…
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Atlanta Camping & RV Show Opens January 27 at Atlanta Exposition Center
The Atlanta Camping & RV Show, Georgia’s largest indoor showcase of motorhomes, campers and RVs, opens this Friday and runs…
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Lippert Surpasses 550,000 Hours of Community Service with its ‘Culture of Caring’ Initiative
Lippert Components kicked off 2022 in a big way as it announced that team members have volunteered more than 550,000…
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Xponent Power Unveils Xpanse Solar Awning at Tacoma RV Show
Xponent Power showed its new Xpanse solar awning for RVs for the first time in public at the Tacome, Wash.,…
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Music City Hosts a Successful Show
The following report comes from WTVF in Nashville, Tenn., the site of a large regional RV show that just ended…
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Podcast Live Tuesday: Paul Bambei of ARVC
A new episode of RV PRO’s podcast, In Tow with RV PRO, will go live this Tuesday and features Paul…
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2022 NTP-STAG Expo Opens Tuesday in Las Vegas
The 2022 NTP-STAG Expo presented by Airxcel begins Tuesday at the new, state-of-the-art Caesars Forum in the heart of the…
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36th Annual Fort Myers RV Show Begins Thursday
The Fort Myers RV Show begins Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Lee Civic Center in Fort Myers, Fla., and runs…
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Lippert Attends Tampa RV SuperShow
Lippert Components is an exhibitor at this week’s RV SuperShow, which begins today and runs through Sunday at the Florida…
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SuperSprings at Florida SuperShow
California-based SuperSprings International has a presence this week at the Florida SuperShow. The company said it purchased a 10-foot by…
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Premium Guard Completes Acquisition of IPC Global Solutions
Premium Guard Inc., which makes automotive aftermarket filters and created PUREFLOW, a breathable air filtration technology, has completed its acquisition…
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InterMotive Announces VP Retirement and New Director Appointments
Tracy Weatherfield has retired after three years as vice president of operations at InterMotive. The company said that under his…
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SalVinco Offers New Aluminum LED Ceiling Light
RVers and boaters alike can be challenged when replacing older lights with attractive LED ceiling lights. SalVinco said its new…
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Thor Motor Coach Gears Up for Florida SuperShow
Thor Motor Coach will be showcasing more than 75 motorhomes at the annual Florida RV SuperShow this week at the…
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Hellwig Rolls Out Two New Load Support Solutions
California-based Hellwig Suspension Products has released two new Helper Spring Kits for the 2020-22 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 3500…
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Thetford Elevates RVing Experience
Sanitation products may lack the appeal of the latest RV tech gadget, but they are a necessary part of the…
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