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The Galeo Group Launches Anti-Theft Tracker
The Galeo Group unveiled a new theft prevention and recovery system, consisting of a rugged tracking device and companion mobile…
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Way Interglobal Offers New Generator
Way Interglobal revealed its newest power solution to the RV marketplace, the Elite Flex Power Generator. The Flex Power is…
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Coleman-Mach’s iWave-M a Finalist for Product of the Year
Coleman-Mach continues to be recognized as an innovative product leader in the RV aftermarket with its suite of climate control…
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Optronics Introduces LED Taillight
Optronics International, a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, introduced…
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Spaces Open Up at RV Suppliers Show
The RV/MH Hall of Fame announced an opportunity for a few more RV suppliers to purchase booth space in the…
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Hella Marine Names Gary Stidham New USA Sales Manager
Hella USA has named industry veteran Gary Stidham as its new USA sales manager. Stidham has more than 30 years…
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Patrick Industries Acquires Tumacs Covers
Patrick Industries completed its acquisition of Tumacs Covers, a manufacturer of custom designed boat covers, canvas frames and bimini tops,…
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Australia’s MDC Entering U.S. Market
MDC Campers and Caravans out of Australia is now doing business directly to the public here in the U.S. “We…
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Airxcel Expands Service Education for Owners, Techs
As new and used motorhome and towable sales continue to rise, so does the need for service and support after…
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Vycom Welcomes New Market Development Manager
Vycom, a manufacturer of plastic sheet products used in the fabrication or remodeling of RVs and other industries, announced Rob…
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Eberspaecher Introduces Newest Air Heater
In 2021, Germany-based Eberspaecher will be rolling out its third-generation Airtronic air heater. This new generation of air heaters is…
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Roadmaster Diode Kit Solves Jeep Dash Lighting Issue
Roadmaster notes that Jeep vehicles are among the most popular for towing behind a motorhome, but the company said that…
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RV SnapPad Partners with Living Vehicle
Origen RV Accessories announced a new partnership with luxury travel trailer manufacturer Living Vehicle. Living Vehicle will begin providing SnapPad’s…
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Blog: Is It Hard To Do Business With You?
One of our laptops bit the dust the other day. We shopped a bit and decided the replacement was to…
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Northpoint is a Bronze Partner for the RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association announced Northpoint Commercial Finance is returning as a bronze partner for the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo,…
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KING Names Industry Veteran DeWaard as VP of Sales and Marketing
KING today announced the promotion of Tom DeWaard as its new vice president of sales and marketing. DeWaard joined the…
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Reyco Granning Awarded Sixth U.S. Patent
ComfortMaster is the next generation of independent front suspensions from Reyco Granning. The system provides a combination of responsive handling…
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Meyer Distributing Partners with Grill Maker
Meyer Distributing announced another new distribution partnership with HitchFire, which has introduced its Adventure Grilling products. “Inspired by adventure, road…
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Meyer Adds Kenwood Business Radios to Portfolio
Meyer Distributing added Kenwood to their line card and stocking inventory. Kenwood specializes in the electronics market for automotive and…
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Meyer Distributing Adds EvoCharge Products
Meyer Distributing will begin distributing products from EvoCharge, a maker of electric vehicle charging solutions and cable management systems. The…
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Creative Products Group Acquires Fasteners Unlimited
Creative Products Group (CPG) is acquiring Fasteners Unlimited. Fasteners Unlimited, which also operates under the name Blue Star Supplies, is…
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Meyer Distributing Adds Phoenix Protective Coatings
Meyer Distributing added Phoenix Protective Coatings to its line card and stocking inventory. Phoenix Protective Coatings specializes in spray-on bed…
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French Company Wins Bidding War Over Germany’s Hella
French supplier Faurecia will acquire a majority stake in German automotive lighting group Hella, trumping rival bidders and creating the…
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Meyer Distributing Announces 2021 Q2 Sales Performance Award Winner
Meyer Distributing announces its Quarter Two Outstanding Sales Performance Award, an award recognizing outstanding sales account managers. Kristin Folsom is…
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RV Industry Association Aftermarket Conference Grows
Attendance for the 2021 RV Industry Association Aftermarket Conference grew to 219 participants from 204 the last time it was…
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RV Aftermarket Celebrates Members During 2021 Awards
The 2021 RV Aftermarket Conference is currently taking place in Atlanta, and on Tuesday, Aug. 10th, the industry came together…
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Airxcel Debuts New Mobile Showcase
Airxcel is hitting the road with a new mobile showcase. Making its national debut at the recent Winnebago Grand National…
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Xantrex and RV Geeks to Host ‘Solar One Year Later’ Livestream
Xantrex, a manufacturer of onboard AC power technology, and the RV Geeks, the social media celebrities from YouTube, are hosting…
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Air Lift Releases New Air Lift Kits for Kia and Hyundai Midsize SUVs
Aftermarket air suspension specialist Air Lift Co. engineered its debut product – the Air Lift 1000 – to now fit…
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Patrick Industries Completes Acquisition of Coyote Mfg.
Patrick Industries completed the acquisition of Nashville, Ga.-based Coyote Mfg., a designer, fabricator and manufacturer of steel and aluminum products,…
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Airxcel Expands Marketing Team
Airxcel expanded its marketing team to include a new social media and communications manager, and a new marketing coordinator. Piar…
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Days Corp. Promotes Rachel Little to Director of Marketing
Days Corp. promoted Rachel Little to the position of director of marketing. Little came to Days Corp. in 2019 with…
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KW Automotive Group Acquires AL-KO Damping Technology Business Unit
After announcing in June 2021 the purchase of BBS, the alloy wheel manufacturer with more than 260 employees, KW Automotive…
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Northern Wholesale Announces 35th Annual Show
Northern Wholesale Supply is back to having an in-person show this year. It will take place Dec. 8 – 9…
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Brunswick Earnings Spike in Q2
Brunswick Corp., the parent company of RV/marine parts distributor Land ‘N’ Sea, reported a big earnings jump from the same…
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Made-in-the-USA PullRite Powers On
Since COVID-19 gripped the U.S. last year, suppliers throughout the industry have been forced to make some difficult choices. Yet,…
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ICM’s Entry into RV and Marine Markets Pays Off
ICM Controls, which makes electronic control systems primarily targeting the HVAC market, reported record sales growth for fiscal year 2021.…
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Hot Shot’s Secret Expands RV Product Line
Hot Shot’s Secret, the first performance additive and oil manufacturer to introduce a complete line of products specifically formulated for…
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Patrick Industries Revenues and Earnings Soar in Q2
RV and marine supplier Patrick Industries reported net sales in the second quarter of $1.2 billion, driven by continued growth…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Patrick Industries’ Jeffrey Rodino Promoted to President
Patrick Industries appointed Jeffrey M. Rodino to president of the company. Andy L. Nemeth will continue in his role as…
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Truma Brings Rooftop Air Conditioners to North American Market
Truma North America is set to supply the U.S. RV market with its Truma Aventa rooftop air conditioners. The company…
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Obit: Joshua G. Roan of Elkhart
Joshua Roan, a Pennsylvania native who began his RV career with Lippert in 2004, died recently at the age of…
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Camping World and Overton’s to Launch Exclusive Line of Nautica-Branded Products
Camping World Holdings has announced the launch of Nautica-branded products for the marine, water and outdoor marketplace. The new assortment…
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Torque King 4×4 Offers Dual Rear Wheel Hub Assembly for Dodge RAM 3500 Trucks
Torque King is now offering a new, high-performance dual rear wheel (DRW) hub assembly designed for 2012-2018 Dodge RAM 3500…
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Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance is Platinum Sponsor for RVDA Con/Expo
The RV Dealers Association said it is pleased to announce that Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) is returning as…
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Patrick Industries Opening LaPorte, Ind., Facility
A new manufacturing plant that will employ 30-plus people is coming to La Porte, it was announced at the La…
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Coleman-Mach Debuts Climate Control Accessories
Coleman-Mach, an Airxcel brand and manufacturer of RV comfort solutions, has debuted a suite of climate control accessories for both…
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Lippert Promotes Pocock to Executive VP of Building and Transportation Products
Lippert has announced that Andrew Pocock, a 17-year veteran of Lippert, has been promoted to executive vice president of building…
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Mastervolt Reaches Milestone with UL 1973 Compliance
Mastervolt, makers of lithium-ion battery systems for the RV and marine markets, has completed testing with the RVIA-approved test lab,…
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Lippert Premieres Solid Stance Step Stabilizer Kit
Lippert said that its new Solid Stance Step Stabilizer is now available to dealers and warehouse distributors as a retail-ready…
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NTP-STAG Announces Dates, Location of 2022 Expo
NTP-STAG will be hosting Expo 2022, its annual dealer event, live in Las Vegas at the new, state-of-the-art Caesars Forum…
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Winnebago Partners with NTP-STAG on Parts Fulfillment Program for its Towables
Winnebago said it has partnered with NTP-STAG to enhance the parts fulfilment capabilities of the Winnebago Towables product line. “We…
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Obit: Land ‘N’ Sea Veteran Larry Porche
Larry Porche – a mainstay in the marine industry for decades – died June 29 in his hometown of New…
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Meyer Announces Third Annual ‘Mega Show’
Meyer Distributing has announced its third annual Meyer RV Mega show on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 11–12, at the “Midwest’s…
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Sponsorships Available at Upcoming Aftermarket Conference
Several sponsorship positions are open for the upcoming RV Aftermarket Conference Aug. 9-12 in Atlanta. Sponsorship is a way for…
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Dormeo Introduces RV Short King Size of Mattress Topper
Dormeo USA, a provider of premium sleep products including mattresses, mattress toppers and pillows, has announced the availability of an…
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Deadline Today to Submit Aftermarket Product of the Year Nomination
The annual Aftermarket Product of the Year Award recognizes a single aftermarket product that truly exemplifies “the best of the…
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Walex Debuts Recyclable Packaging
Wilmington, N.C.-based odor control company Walex Products recently started packaging its septic product, Bio-Active Septic Tank Treatment, in recyclable material.…
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Author, Leadership Coach Nathan Jamail to Deliver Keynote at 2021 RVDA Con/Expo
Bestselling author and leadership coach Nathan Jamail will deliver the keynote presentation during the opening general session of the 2021…
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Brunswick Acquires Navico
Brunswick Corp. acquired Norway-based Navico, the parent company of Lowrance, B&G, Simrad and CMAP, for $1.05 billion, the company said…
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Coach-Net Hosts Lippert Trainer as Part of Ongoing Education for Its Repair Techs
Coach-Net, a technical and roadside assistance specialist for RVs, recently hosted a technical trainer from Lippert at its facilities as…
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Air Lift Releases New Air Lift 1000 Kits for Mid-Size GM SUVs
Aftermarket air suspension specialist, Air Lift Co. has engineered its debut product – the Air Lift 1000 – to now…
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Lippert Components Looking to Fill More Than 200 Positions
The following report is from WSBT-TV in South Bend, Ind. One of the largest employers in our area is looking…
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Exclusive: Rider Excited in New Role at RVWA
Sometimes the phrase is a hokey expression, but in this case it’s quite literal: Jessica Rider is, in fact, one…
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Duo Form Expands Duo Pure RV Cleaning Lineup
Duo Form has announced two new complementary Clean Label RV Cleaning Products to follow the successful re‐launch of its unique…
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Report: Reshoring a Priority for North American Manufacturers Post-COVID
According to the latest “State of North American Manufacturing” report from Thomas Insights, a global industrial consulting and analysis firm,…
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KiloVault Unveils HLX+ Deep-Cycle Solar Lithium Battery
KiloVault, providers of innovative and affordable residential and commercial renewable energy solutions, has unveiled the KiloVault HLX+ series of solar…
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Campground Solutions Launches Camper Techs Service Platform
Indiana-based Campground Solutions has announced the launch of Camper Techs, what the company calls a first-of-its-kind RV service training and…
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Nominations Open for RV Aftermarket Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominations are now open for the Jim Barker Lifetime Achievement Award. Given to one individual each year who has contributed…
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Registration Open for RV Aftermarket Conference
Registration for the 2021 RV Aftermarket Conference opened recently and influential suppliers and distributors in the growing segment are already…
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Kenda Americana Tire and Wheel Returns as Official Ally of Trailer Safety Week
Kenda Americana Tire and Wheel has returned as an ally supporting the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) fourth annual…
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Americana Tire and Wheel Announces Major Rebranding Effort
Americana Tire and Wheel (ATW) – Kenda’s distribution arm serving the North American RV, towable trailer, utility, marine and agricultural…
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CURT Launches New 30K 5th Wheel Hitch
CURT, a division of Lippert and makers of a complete line of towing products, has announced the launch of its…
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CURT and Ranch Hand Partner with the National Reined Cow Horse Association
Lippert has announced a newly-formed partnership between CURT, Ranch Hand and the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA), an organization…
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Sponsorship Opportunities Available for the 2021 RV Aftermarket Conference
Registration for the 2021 RV Aftermarket Conference opened a couple of weeks ago and influential suppliers and distributors in the growing segment…
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Video: MORryde Products Help Upgrade a Grand Design RV
In the third episode of its YouTube series “Tricked Out Trailers,” MORryde shows what adding just a few of its…
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Flow-Rite Named a ‘Best & Brightest’ Company to Work For
For the fifth straight year, Flow-Rite has been named as one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work…
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Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing Announces In-Person Dealer Show Updates
Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing will return to hosting in-person shows later this year. The distributor, a subsidiary of Brunswick Corp.,…
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Oracle Lighting Third-Fastest Growing Company in Metro New Orleans
Oracle Lighting, makers of LED solutions for the automotive/12 volt, RV, powersports, marine, and motorcycle markets, has announced it was…
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Caravan Salon Scheduled for Late August
The 60th staging of Caravan Salon, Europe’s leading trade fair for motorhomes, caravans and equipment, will take place from Aug. 28…
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Derema Group to Represent PowerMax Nationally
Derema Group, a national sales and marketing agency in the RV, marine and outdoor markets, has announced that PowerMax has…
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Details for 50th RV Aftermarket Conference Announced
The RV Industry Association on Tuesday released details of this year’s RV Aftermarket Conference, which had to be held virtually…
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RV PRO Announces May 14 Deadline for Military Veterans Submissions
RV PRO magazine will be launching its 10th special theme for the annual “Made-in-the-U.S.A.” July issue. “We’re pulling a familiar…
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Camp Champ Appoints RVLI Aftermarket Rep Agency
Cheltec Inc. has announced that RVLI LLC will represent its Camp Champ brand of holding tank treatment and cleaning products…
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Airxcel Acquires Custom Air Products & Services
Airxcel, a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of the most functionally critical products for the specialty HVAC markets and the RV…
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