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LCI Promotes Manni to VP Sales, RV Europe
Lippert Components has created a new sales structure, headed up by Lorenzo Manni, in order to better serve its customer…
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PressurePro and RV Whisper Announce Product Integration
Aftermarket RV monitoring system RV Whisper LLC and Advantage PressurePro, a provider of direct Tire Performance Management Solutions (TPMS), have…
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Patrick Completes Acquisition of Front Range Stone
Elkhart, Ind.-based Patrick Industries, a major manufacturer and distributor of component and building products for the RV, marine, manufactured housing…
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Aftermarket Conference Award Winners
Although the annual RV Aftermarket Conference was cancelled due to COVID-19, organizers of the replacement virtual conference still celebrated those…
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Rep Firms Form Strategic Partnership
Marlton, N.J.-based Repco Inc. and VanDyke Enterprises, two rep companies with nearly four decades each of serving the RV industry,…
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RV Safe Appoints RVLI as Aftermarket Rep Agency
Garden Grove, Calif.-based RV Safe is pleased to announce that RVLI will represent its line of combination CO/LP and LP…
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Meyer Adds to Sales Team
Meyer Distributing announce the expansion of its inside sales team with the addition of a Pennsylvania-based office. Adding that office…
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NTP-STAG Welcomes Denver Mattress
Exeter, Pa.-based distributor NTP-Stag has added Denver Mattress to its Interior/Mattress category. Denver-based Denver Mattress has produced innovative sleeping solutions…
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Derema Group to Host Virtual Show
Aptos, Calif.-based manufacturer’s rep Derema Group, which represents many top marine and RV brands, is hosting a virtual show to…
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Keystone Automotive Welcomes Milenco America
Exeter, Pa.-based Keystone Automotive Operations welcomes Milenco America LLC to its Exterior Accessories category. Founded in 1993, Milenco Limited is…
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Way Grows Service Teams
Elkhart, Ind.-based Way Interglobal has introduced several new hires and promotions on its service teams. “As our business continues to…
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Days Corp. Sells Machinery Moving Division to Barnhart
Elkhart, Ind.-based Days Corp. and Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co. of Memphis, Tenn., have entered into an agreement under which…
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Indiana RV Dealer and Meyer Distributing Have Great Labor Day
The year of 2020 has been a year of “What can happen next?” At the recent NHRA 66th annual Denso…
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Keystone Automotive Welcomes Scosche Industries
Exeter, Penn.-based distributor Keystone Automotive Operations welcomes Scosche Industries Inc. to its mobile electronics category. Keystone said Scosche Industries is…
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AAMP Global Nominated for Five Industry Awards
Clearwater, Fla.-based AAMP Global, parent company of the mobile electronics brands Stinger, PAC, EchoMaster and PhoenixGold, has been nominated in…
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Dometic and RV Solutions Partner on RV Partfinder
Elkhart, Ind.-based Dometic, in partnership with RV Solutions, has added its RV Partfinder tool to the Dometic For Business B2B…
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Meyer Adds A.R.E. Truck Accessories
Jasper, Ind.-based Meyer Distributing has announced the addition of A.R.E Truck Accessories to its line card and stocking inventory. A.R.E…
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Patrick Industries Completes Acquisition of Synergy RV
Elkhart, Ind.-based Patrick Industries, a major manufacturer and distributor of component and building products for the RV, marine, manufactured housing…
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Derema Group Opens Trade Registration for SHOWUP2020 LIVE!
Manufacturers’ representatives Derema Group, with offices in Pennsylvania and California, has opened registration for SHOWUP2020 LIVE! The event will be…
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Rydeen Announces the Distribution of CUB Blind Spot Detection/ADAS Products
Torrance, Calif.-based Rydeen Mobile, which makes mobile electronics devices geared toward improving driver safety, has announced the distribution of CUB…
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Thetford and Thule Seek Chinese Expansion
Thetford and Thule RV Products announced a distribution partnership in the Chinese RV market. Both companies say they have a…
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Patrick Industries Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Elkhart, Ind.-based Patrick Industries, a major manufacturer and distributor of component and building products for the RV, marine, manufactured housing…
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Meyer Offers New Mosquito Repellent
Meyer said it is excited to announce a brand-new line to its RV and outdoor product offerings – Thermacell. This…
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Meyer Distributing Acquires ADC
Jasper, Ind.-based Meyer Distributing, a marketer and distributor of automotive specialty products, has acquired Scott, Pa.-based Automotive Distributing Co. ADC…
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RV Dealership/Distributor Seeks Tax Abatement
General RV, a national RV distributor based in Elkhart, Ind., is seeking economic incentives from Elkhart County for an RV…
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Easy Reach Appoints RVLI as Aftermarket Rep Agency
Hattiesburg, Miss.-based Easy Reach, Inc. announced that RVLI LLC will represent its line of wash brushes, extension handles and accessories…
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Arterra Distribution Donates 1,000 KN95 Masks
(Editor’s note: Arterra has released the following statement regarding its donation of 1,000 KN95 masksJ ELKHART, Ind. – At Arterra…
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Arterra Names Raatz as Managing Director
Arterra Distribution, the RV division of the WFCO group, has hired Bobby Raatz to be the new managing director at…
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LKQ Revenue for Q1 Falls 3%
LKQ Corp. has announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, showing a revenue of $3 billion, down 3.2…
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Trends: Distributors Discuss Supply, Demand
The world of distributors has changed significantly in the past five years, with mega-consolidations, Amazon’s rise, the lingering trade war,…
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NTP-STAG Dives Into Marine Distribution
NTP-STAG, a company based in Tualatin, Ore., and the market’s largest wholesale supplier of RV parts and accessories, has waded…
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NTP-STAG Establishes COVID-19 Resource Clearinghouse for Via Users
NTP-STAG has aggregated resources on its Via portal site to assist its dealer and service shop members, RV PRO has…
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Land ‘N’ Sea Appoints New Director of Sales
Land ‘N’ Sea has appointed David Karpinski as director of sales. He will be responsible for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic…
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Flow-Rite Fills New Marketing, Design Staff Positions
Flow-Rite, a manufacturer of injection-molded fluid control products for a wide range of industries, has fortified its marketing efforts by…
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NTP-STAG Adds Jasco Products
NTP-STAG has added Jasco Products, a leader in home electronics, to its electrical, electronics, and lighting category. Established in 1975,…
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LCI Named Exclusive Distributor of Floë
Lippert Components has announced that it is the exclusive distributor of the Floë Integrated Drain Down System. Floë is an…
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Coronavirus Slows RV Aftermarket Supply Chain
Several RV aftermarket suppliers and distributors have confirmed that the recent novel coronavirus outbreak – more specifically, 2019-nCoV – is…
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Longevity Empowers LaVanture Products
Many of the products that LaVanture Products sources to RV manufacturers and the aftermarket – including trims, sealants, foam tapes,…
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Magnadyne Teams with Keystone Automotive
Magnadyne has unveiled its new line of modern electronics in the RV aftermarket. Magnadyne has been a major OEM supplier…
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NTP-STAG Welcomes RV Air
NTP-STAG has added RV Air to its appliances category. Designed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, RV Air replacement filters ensure only…
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NTP-STAG Reflects on the 2020 Expo
NTP-STAG recently reflected on the outcome of the 2020 Expo last month, sponsored by Airxcel, held at the Gaylord Texan…
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Industry Veteran Keli Rose Joins Ranger
Ranger Distribution has announced that Keli Rose has joined the company. She has been in the RV industry for more than…
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Meyer Distributing, Gen-Y Partner
Meyer Distributing has partnered with Gen-Y Hitch. “These hitches are just not for SEMA trucks,” said Nick Gramelspacher, VP of…
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Gallery: Arrow Show Wraps with Food, Cocktails
LAS VEGAS – Arrow Distributing’s Exhibitors’ Showcase was buzzing with activity Tuesday night, as dealers turned out in force to…
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Gallery: NTP-STAG Expo 2020 Dazzles Many, Part 2
GRAPEVINE, Texas – NTP-STAG’s 2020 Expo at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center turned out to be one of…
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Gallery: NTP-STAG Expo 2020 Dazzles Many, Part 1
GRAPEVINE, Texas – NTP-STAG’s 2020 Expo at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center turned out to be one of…
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Gallery: RVWA Hosts Reception Before NTP-STAG Expo
GRAPEVINE, Texas – The RV Women’s Alliance hosted a successful mixer Sunday evening that drew dozens of women (and men). The…
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Gallery: Northern Wholesale Hits the Jackpot
RED WING, Minn. – Parts and accessories distributor Northern Wholesale recently wrapped up its annual product showcase at the Treasure Island…
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Winnebago, NTP-STAG Partner on Parts Program
Winnebago has partnered with NTP-STAG to enhance its motorhome product line’s FastTrack Parts Program. “This new partnership is designed to…
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Gallery: Meyer Distributing Holds Inaugural Show
FRENCH LICK, Ind. – Meyer Distributing recently held its first physical show, which was located at the French Lick Resort…
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RVTI’s Inaugural Class to Finish Course Feb. 28
RV Technical Institute Executive Director Curt Hemmeler updated dealers on the current status of certification during the 33rd annual Northern…
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Meyer, Sponsors Celebrate First RV Show with $15K Giveaway
FRENCH LICK, Ind. – Over its brief history expanding its distribution business into the RV industry, Meyer Distributing has made…
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LCI, Alpha Systems Reach Exclusive Distribution Partnership
Lippert Components has entered into an exclusive RV and marine aftermarket distribution partnership with Alpha Systems. Alpha Systems is an…
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SM Osgood Hires Terry Goddard as Regional Sales Manager
SM Osgood Co. has announced that Terry Goddard joined the company on Jan. 3. Goddard accepted the position of RV…
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NTP-STAG Launches New 2020 App for Expo
NTP-STAG has launched the new Expo mobile app sponsored by Southwire. “This year we’ve launched our new, updated mobile app…
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NTP-STAG Expo Offers Cart Pre-Load Functionality
NTP-STAG’s The Expo, sponsored by Airxcel, will offer an electronic order cart, pre-load functionality to attendees. The Expo runs Jan.…
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Dates Set for Upcoming Distributor Shows
As winter comes, the following months will be an exciting time for RV dealers and suppliers. Here’s a comprehensive list…
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National Consolidated Partners with Aqua View
National Consolidated Corp. (NATCON) has partnered with Aqua View, which provides technologies for water and energy savings. In August, NATCON…
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NTP-STAG Announces Airxcel as Title Sponsor
NTP-STAG has announced Airxcel as the title sponsor of the upcoming NTP-STAG Expo, running Jan. 13-14 at the Gaylord Texan…
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RV SnapPad Adds Laurelhurst Distributors
Origen RV Accessories, parent company of RV SnapPad, recently added Laurelhurst to its list of U.S. distributors. “We didn’t have…
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Furrion Partners with Global Distributor Stampede
Furrion has partnered with Stampede, a route-to-market and supply chain partner for technology brands, to distribute Furrion OEM and consumer…
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RVDA of Canada Partners with Tire Distributor
The RVDA of Canada has formed a new endorsement partnership with DT Tire and Atlas Tire Wholesale. DT Tire and Atlas…
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Arrow Distributing Names Keynote Speaker
Arrow Distributing recently announced that David Martin, president of The Mark-Kee Group and creator of eRVtraining, will be sharing his…
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Espitia and Boone Join Ranger Distribution
Ranger Distribution has added Frank Espitia and Duncan Boone to its team. Espitia has been involved in the RV industry…
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Keller Marine & RV to Hold Show in Warehouse
Keller Marine & RV is bringing back some memories from 1991 and beyond as it opens its warehouses next week…
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Arrow Distributing Partners with RV SnapPad
Origen RV Accessories, parent company to RV SnapPad, has partnered with Arrow Distribution. The new arrangement will make RV SnapPads…
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Meyer Names Vendors of the Year
Meyer Distributing has named Air Lift Co., Camco, and Mickey Thompson Vendor of the Year in their respective categories. “Every…
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Sales Leader Ben Jones Joins Ranger Distribution
Ranger Distribution has announced that Ben Jones has joined the company as a partner, adding another industry-leading sales and product…
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NTP-STAG Announces Expo Speaker Lineup
NTP-STAG has announced the RV University (RVU) Professional Retail Organization (PRO) Education Speaker Lineup for The Expo 2020 that will…
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Meyer Adds First Alert to Lineup
Meyer is introducing the First Alert/BRK line of safety products to its lineup. From fire extinguishers, smoke alarms and CO…
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Brunswick Shifts into High Gear
Brunswick Corp. chief human resources officer Brenna Preisser has been with the company for 15 years, mostly behind the scenes.…
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Freespirit Recreation Partners with Meyer Dist.
Freespirit Recreation, which aims to reinvent the rooftop tent from the ground up, has partnered with Meyer Distributing. “Meyer is…
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MWSS Launches RV Dealer Access Program
MWSS Inc. recently launched its RV Dealer Access Program. This program is exclusive to all certified dealers and partners that…
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Bauer Products Opens Elkhart Distribution Center
Bauer Products has opened a distribution center in Elkhart, Ind. Bauer Products, a door handle supplier, is opening a fully…
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NTP-STAG, Heartland RV Partner for Warranty
NTP-STAG has entered into an agreement with Heartland RV to execute fulfillment services for the Elkhart, Ind.-based builder’s warranty program.…
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Cap-it International Partners with Keystone Automotive
Andrew Funk, president of Cap-it International, has partnered with Keystone Automotive Operations as a designated supplier of automotive parts and…
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Industry Vets Launch Ranger Distribution
RV parts distribution veterans John Curran, Brent Diver, and Rod Humphreys have partnered along with Larry Dorfman, the former CEO…
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NTP-STAG Canada Tech Bursary Winners Named
The RV Dealers Association of Canada has named its recipients of the 2018 to 2019 NTP-STAG Canada Bursary. A total…
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Meyer Distributing Adds Blackstone Griddles
Meyer Distributing has added the Blackstone griddle line to its offerings. “We at Blackstone are proud to announce that Meyer…
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O’Rourke Sales to Distribute Furrion Products
Furrion has selected O’Rourke Sales Co. as distribution and fulfillment partner for the independent appliance and consumer electronics channel. Furrion expanded…
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Meyer Distributing Adds ARC Lighting to Lineup
Meyer Distributing has recently added ARC Lighting, a manufacturer of LED lighting products, to its line card. “Customers have been…
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Myers Industries Acquires Tuffy Mfg. Industries
Myers Industries has acquired the assets of Tuffy Manufacturing Industries, a warehouse distributor of tire repair equipment and supplies. Founded…
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LCI to Transition Furrion Distribution Back to Company
LCI Industries has announced that, effective Jan. 1, 2020, Furrion will take over the sale and distribution of Furrion products previously handled by…
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Grengs Wins Top Aftermarket Honor
DENVER, Colo. – As the RV Aftermarket Executive Conference wrapped up its annual event at the Embassy Suites in downtown…
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Joe Santos Joins Tom Manning & Associates
Joe Santos has joined the Tom Manning & Associates sales team as a national account manager serving distributing customers in…
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Meyer Distributing Announces New Florida Location
Meyer Distributing recently added a location in Jacksonville, Fla. The cross-dock will have a direct, next-day feed from Meyer’s Orlando,…
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Forest River Cherokee Group Adopts OneControl
The Forest River Cherokee Group is adopting Lippert Components’ OneControl technology across all 2020 brands, which include Cherokee, Grey Wolf,…
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Meyer Distributing Announces Idaho Location
Meyer Distributing, a leader in automotive specialty products marketing and distribution, announces the addition of its Twin Falls, Idaho, location.…
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Meyer Adds Venomrex to Its Wheel Lineup
Meyer Distributing has added Venomrex wheels to its lineup. Venomrex offers flow-forged wheels in 17- and 20-inch sizes in three…
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Jayco, NTP-STAG Partner to Make for Smoother Delivery of Parts
With the continued demand for key service parts, Jayco Inc. and NTP-STAG have formed a strategic partnership whereby more than…
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Meyer, Dorman Team Up
Dorman Products will be available through Meyer Distributing. “Meyer and Dorman are a dynamic duo. Dorman allows us to continue…
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Northern Wholesale Adds Firman Generators
Lino Lakes, Minn.-based Northern Wholesale Supply has begun carrying the Firman Power Equipment line of generators. “We are excited to…
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Pace International Adds SureCall Cell Boosters
Pace International, electronics distributor and supplier to RV retailers, OEMs, and consumers, has added SureCall cellular boosters to its product…
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Arrow Distributing Teams with ObeCo
ObeCo Inc., parent company to OrganizedObie.com, has partnered with Arrow Distributing. This joint venture will open dealership retail opportunities of a…
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Meyer Distributing Adds Blue Ox
Meyer Distributing has added Blue Ox to its list of offerings. “Meyer Distributing is excited to announce the addition of…
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NTP-STAG Adds Equalizer Systems
NTP-STAG has added Equalizer Systems, a manufacturer of lifting and leveling systems, to its jacks and levels category. Formed in…
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Meeting Slots Open for Aftermarket Conference
The meetings portal has opened for the annual RV Aftermarket Executive Conference, a three-day event where suppliers and distributors in the…
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Arrow Dist. Promotes New National Sales Manager
Arrow Distributing has promoted Tyler Blissett to the position of national sales manager. The decision was made back in January in…
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All in the Family, Part 2
Editor’s Note: Part 1 of our excerpt from July’s “All in the Family” special feature can be read here. Whether…
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MWSS Partners with Two Australian Brands
MWSS, Inc., is now a distributor of two brands from The Cardan Group, an Australian-based company. These two brands, SkyTracks…
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