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REDARC Unveils New Products at Overland Expo West
Australia-based REDARC unveiled three new products at Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona. “As with all REDARC products, they are…
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Meyer Distributing Acquires Thibert Divisions
Meyer Distributing and Thibert, a distributor of RV accessories, announced that they have reached an agreement for the sale of…
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Meyer Distributing Announces 2025 RV & Marine Show Dates
Meyer Distributing announced the dates for its 2025 RV and Marine Mega Show – slated on Jan. 14-15 at Indiana’s…
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RVMP Launches New Generator & Mobile Security Trailer
RV Mobile Power (RVMP) has launched the Flex Power 2800i, the newest model in its Flex Power line of installed…
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Altor Locks, Meyer Distributing Partner for ICON Trailer Locks
Altor Locks, the Virginia manufacturer of coupler locks, and Meyer Distributing have partnered to make the ICON Trailer Lock available…
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Meyer Distributing Partners With Bajio Sunglasses
Bajío Sunglasses, maker of blue-light filtering, sustainably made, performance sunglasses renowned for their LAPIS lens technology, announced a strategic partnership…
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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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Crane Composites Touts New Fiberglass Sidewall
Crane Composites, a subsidiary of Crane Co., announced a new premium exterior sidewall product for the RV market. Crane Composites…
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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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Ultra-Fab Releases Tripod Training
Ultra-Fab recently released training for their full line of tripods. “In 9 minutes, you can learn a ton about Ultra-Fab’s…
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Walex Manufacturing Now Completely Solar-Powered
Walex announced that its manufacturing is now 100% solar-powered following a solar array installation. This initiative highlights Walex’s commitment to…
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Meyer Distributing Adds to Lineup
Meyer Distributing announced its new additions: Snap Dock, Huffy, Otter ICE and Beavertail Boats. Snap Dock: Snap Dock floating dock…
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Eberspächer Announces Change of Management at Purem
Eberspächer announced Friday that for health reasons, Marcus Knödler is unable to continue in his role as CEO of Purem…
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RVDA, NTP-STAG Canada to Award $12.5K Bursaries
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada, backed by the generous support of NTP-STAG Canada, opened applications for the…
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2025 NTP-STAG Expo Slated at Colorado Venue
NTP-STAG announced that its 2025 EXPO will be held Jan. 20-21, 2025, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center…
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Meyer Distributing Acquires the Assets of Frank’s Supply
Meyer Distributing announced that it has substantially acquired the assets of Frank’s Supply, a regional distributor serving Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana…
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Meyer Distributing Announces Q1 Sales Performance Award
Meyer Distributing announced its 2024 First Quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award. This award recognizes sales account managers who consistently exceed…
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EPDM Coatings Announces New Affiliate Manager
EPDM Coatings, parent company of RVRoofMagic, announced the addition of Ally Tria to its management staff as affiliate manager for…
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Ranger Distribution to Host Dave Anderson at Elkhart Speaking Event
Ranger Distribution (RDI) announced today the continuation of its “Giving Without Expectation” speaker series. “Since inception in 2019, giving without…
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Meyer Distributing Partners With Confluence Outdoors
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with Confluence Outdoors, home to four kayak brands: Pelican, Wilderness, Perception and Dagger. Pelican…
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Must-Know Camping Gear Trends
RV PRO: How did Kuma get its start and what is your company’s makeup like now? Dier: Kuma Outdoor Gear…
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GE Appliances Introduces RV-Ready Electric Ignition Gas Ranges
GE Appliances, a Haier company, introduced new GE Profile electric ignition gas ranges to the RV industry. GE Profile developed…
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Meyer Distributing Partners With Airxcel’s Velarium
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with Velarium, an Airxcel brand. Airxcel is home to 16 industry-leading RV brands, including…
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Genesis Announces Exclusive Distribution of AeroTek Composite Panels
Genesis Products announced it is the exclusive North American distributor of AeroTek composite panels. “We are excited to offer an…
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Meyer Names 2023 Manufacturer, Factory Rep, Person of the Year
Meyer Distributing announced the celebration of its 2023 manufacturer, factory representatives and “person” of the year. Meyer recognized its partners…
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DexKo Acquires Canadian City Spring
DexKo Global Inc., a trailer running gear maker of chassis assemblies and related components, has completed its acquisition of City…
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Meyer Distributing Stocking Airxcel’s InVision
Meyer Distributing is now stocking InVision by Airxcel. Airxcel is home to 16 industry-leading RV brands, including Dicor Products, Suburban,…
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Meyer Distributing Announces Partnership With CTEK
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with CTEK, a global brand in battery management solutions. CTEK has been developing vehicle…
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AM Solar Expands Reach of RV Power Solutions With Wesco
AM Solar, maker of RV power solutions, announced its new partnership with Wesco, a provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services…
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GEN-Y Announces Racing Partnership With Contingency Connection
GEN-Y Hitch announced its new partnership with Contingency Connection. Contingency Connection, a motorsports-marketing platform in North America, has been delivering…
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Intellitec, Ranger Distribution Partner to Expand OEM Support
Intellitec Products announced a new distribution agreement with Ranger Distribution (RDI). The new partnership will expand Ranger’s product offerings and…
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Model 1, The Shyft Group Sign National Distribution Agreement
Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, a bus and transportation services dealer, signed a national distribution agreement with The Shyft Group. For…
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Meyer Distributing Forms Partnership With C.E. Smith Company
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with C.E. Smith Company. C.E. Smith manufactures and sells replacement parts for small to…
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GEN-Y Hitch Partners With The AAM Group
GEN-Y Hitch announced its new partnership with The AAM Group. The AAM Group, a distribution group in the Specialty Equipment…
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ICON Technologies Expands RV Fender Skirts Collection
ICON Technologies Limited, a manufacturer and marketer of plastic components for RVs, announced the expansion of its collection of RV…
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Wholesale Shipments Expected to Rise in 2024
RV wholesale shipments are expected to hit 350,000 units in 2024, according to the Spring 2024 issue of RV RoadSigns, the…
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RVMP Grows Product Lineup & Presence in Elkhart
RV Mobile Power (RVMP) has unveiled several new products and existing product updates in a release Wednesday. The first is…
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Meyer Distributing Partners With eBike Maker Bakcou
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with Bakcou. Bakcou introduced a groundbreaking feature for eBike enthusiasts: the On-Demand Programming (ODP),…
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SDG to Collaborate With Camplux
Elkhart, Indiana-based SDG recently announced its partnership with Camplux, which specializes in water heaters and cooking appliances designed for mobile…
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Ultra-Fab Shares Brakes Training Video
Ultra-Fab released their latest training video on light duty and medium duty brakes. “We have enjoyed extreme success when we…
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Meyer Announces Quartzsite Crossdock
Meyer Distributing announced the addition of its Quartzsite, Arizona, crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Kingman,…
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NTP-STAG’s 2024 Showcase ‘Makes a Splash’ in Florida
NTP-STAG’s EXPO 2024, presented by Airxcel, culminated in a successful annual event Jan. 15-16 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and…
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Arrow Distributing Announces New Orleans Showcase
Arrow Distributing is heading back to the south with its 2025 location in New Orleans, slated Jan. 7-8. “We can’t…
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Meyer Announces 2023 Q4 Sales Performance Award
Meyer Distributing announced its 2023 fourth quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award. The award recognizes sales account managers who consistently exceed…
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Meyer Distributing Adds Currie Enterprises to Lineup
Meyer Distributing announced a new partnership with Currie Enterprises, one of the most recognized names in specialty rear ends and…
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NTP-STAG Details Expo 2024 Education & Entertainment
NTP-STAG’s EXPO 2024, presented by Airxcel, is set to unfold on Jan. 15-16 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention…
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Meyer Distributing Adds Savannah, Georgia Crossdock
Meyer Distributing announced the addition of its Savannah, Georgia, crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Orlando…
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NTP-STAG Reveals Closing Entertainment for EXPO 2024
NTP-STAG, in conjunction with SeaWide Marine Distribution, announced American Idol winner Noah Thompson, sponsored by Dometic, as the featured closing…
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RVIA: Shipments Expected to Hit 350,000 in 2024
RV wholesale shipments are expected to hit 350,000 units in 2024, according to the Winter 2023 issue of RV RoadSigns,…
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Omnia Sweden Partners With Meyer Distributing
Koala Marketing US Corporation, doing business as Omnia Sweden with U.S. headquarters in Chicago, announced a partnership with Meyer Distributing…
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Federal Office Launch to Strengthen Supply Chain
As part of the inaugural meeting of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience, President Joe Biden and Secretary of…
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NTP-STAG Releases Expo 2024 Featured Speakers
NTP-STAG, a leading distribution company for the RV aftermarket, in conjunction with SeaWide marine distribution, announced best-selling author Sterling Hawkins…
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Biden Convenes First ‘Supply Chain Council’ Meeting
The following is a report from the Associated Press (AP). President Joe Biden today will convene the first meeting of his…
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Equal-i-zer, Tom Manning & Associates Announce National Partnership
Equal-i-zer Hitch is partnering with Tom Manning & Associates (TMA) to represent the supplier’s dealers and distributors. For decades, the…
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Patrick Industries Reveals Q3 Financials
Patrick Industries reported financial results for the third quarter ended Oct. 1 with net sales at $866 million, a decrease of $246 million…
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Velarium Introduces New Product Line
Velarium, an Airxcel brand, announced its new line of replacement canopies and slide toppers during the company’s 2023 OEM New…
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How to Make Camping Product Sales a Profit Center for Your Dealership
By Erik Dier, Kuma Outdoor Gear RV dealerships play an important role in providing their customers with not only the…
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Solo Stove to Debut Float at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Solo Stove, a home and outdoor lifestyle brand within Solo Brands, said for the first time it will be participating…
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Century Chemical at (Nearly) 100: Leading by Example
Everyone knows the saying: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That mantra definitely rings true for Century Chemical Corp.…
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Women at RVWA Event Ready to ‘Bring It On!’
An enthusiastic crowd started the morning off with cheers of “Bring it on!” during the keynote breakfast Thursday on the…
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Registration Open for 2024 RVIA Leadership Conference
Registration is now open for the RV Industry Association’s 2024 Leadership Conference scheduled for March 5-7, 2024, in Bonita Springs,…
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Meyer Distributing Acquires AIM Wholesale
Meyer Distributing has acquired all the assets of Phoenix-based AIM Wholesale Inc. Meyer Distributing has 94 locations nationwide and more…
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RVIA Task Force Endorses Model Year Recommendation
Three years ago, the RV Industry Association’s board of directors approved a voluntary, recommended best practice on RV model year…
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Ep. 69 – RVDA’s Phil Ingrassia Deals it Straight
The RV industry is, at its heart, about helping people have fun. For the vast majority of RV buyers, a…
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Amerimax for Mobility Has New Owner
Amerimax Fabricated Products has been acquired by a private investment group that owns companies in multiple industries – including Euramax…
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Hopkins Buys Towing Equipment Company
Emporia, Kansas-based Hopkins Towing Solutions announced that it has acquired Hayes Towing Electronics, a trailer brake control company located in…
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Dragonfly Energy Claims Tech Milestone Achievement
Dragonfly Energy said it has successfully dry-deposited LiFePO4 cathode electrodes at scale using the company’s patented battery manufacturing processes. The…
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NTP-STAG Names Katz New VP of Sales
Distributor NTP-STAG announced that Specialty Segment Vice President of Sales, Fred Petrivelli, will retire after 13 years with the company,…
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Heartland Partners to Debut New A/C System
New for the 2024 model year, Heartland RVs introduced the Trio Airflow A/C System across select models. Designed by RV…
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InterMotive Announces New Engineering Manager
InterMotive Vehicle Controls said it is proud to announce that Erin West has been promoted to the position of engineering…
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Airxcel to Host 10th Annual Product Showcase
Airxcel will host its 10th annual Product Showcase Oct. 18-19 at the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Indiana. The…
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Walex Introduces Six New Cleaning Products
Walex Products Co., a manufacturer of sanitation products, said it has launched six new premium cleaning products for the RV/marine…
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Coleman-Mach Marks Milestone for 9M A/C Units Built
Coleman-Mach, an Airxcel brand, hit a major milestone with the production of its 9 millionth AC unit. The company held…
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SuperSprings International Bolsters Leadership Team
SuperSprings International, a manufacturer and innovator of suspension solutions for RVs, trucks and automobiles, announced a strategic enhancement to its…
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Truma Brings Saphir Air Conditioner to North America
Truma North America has added a new air conditioner to its North American system offerings: the Truma Saphir. The Saphir…
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MARVAC Hosting 34th Annual Fall Detroit RV & Camping Show
The Michigan Association of RVs and Campgrounds (MARVAC) presents the 34th annual Fall Detroit RV & Camping Show beginning this…
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Airstream App Integrates With Apple CarPlay
Airstream said that its Airstream Smart Control connected vehicle app will soon be available in Apple CarPlay, enhancing the RV…
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Firefly Reservations Joins National ARVC as a Select Partner
he National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC) has partnered with Firefly Reservations, a provider of reservation management…
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ORR President Speaks Out Against Government Shutdown
Jessica Wahl Turner, president of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, urged lawmakers on Capitol Hill to consider the negative effects a…
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New RVIA Board Members Have Been Chosen
Voting for the 2024 RV Industry Association board of directors election closed on Monday, and the final results are in.…
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Thibert Partners with Laboratoire Hygienex on 3 RV Maintenance Brands
Thibert, a distributor of RV accessories, has entered an exclusive partnership with Canada’s Laboratoire Hygienex for the RV Boss, Magic…
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Maxxsonics to Attend 2023 IBEX Show
Maxxsonics will be attending the 2023 IBEX Show Oct. 3 – 5 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida.…
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THOR’s Earnings Reflect ‘Down-Cycle’ Period, but CEO is Optimistic
Reflecting a dramatically changed landscape from a year ago, THOR Industries reported net sales in the 2023 fiscal fourth quarter…
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Truma Systems Featured on Revamped Off Grid Trailers Model
Truma announced that one of its OEM partners, Off Grid Trailers, is rolling out two completely redesigned overland camping trailers:…
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RV Shipments Down 45% for Year
Results for the RV Industry Association’s August 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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Jon Mulder of Volta Power on the Newest In Tow with RV PRO
What’s the status of electric-powered RVs at the present time, and what we can expect in the near future, is…
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RV PRO Unveils 40 Under 40 Class of 2023
RV PRO is proud to present the chosen honorees for its fourth annual 40 Under 40 recognition. Each year, 40…
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Dometic Now Offering Go Power! 48V Air Conditioner
Dometic will unveil its latest innovation at the Elkhart Open House next week – a 48-volt air conditioner. Designed to…
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Equal-i-zer Hitch Celebrates Employee’s 27 years
Equal-i-zer Hitch is congratulating Rich Elliott, vice president of sales and marketing, for having spent 27 years at the company.…
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Garmin Acquires JL Audio
Garmin completed its acquisition of JL Audio, a privately held U.S. company that designs and manufactures audio solutions for marine,…
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Dragonfly Energy Claims Breakthrough in Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
Dragonfly Energy Holdings, makers of Battle Born Batteries and energy storage solutions, in collaboration with Aqua Metals, pioneers in sustainable…
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Meyer Opens Louisiana Crossdock Location
Meyer Distributing announced its new Alexandria, Louisiana, crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Arlington, Texas, distribution…
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Eberspächer to Have Presence at Open House Week
Eberspächer will be showcasing its products at the outdoor portion of Open House Week in Elkhart, Indiana, next week. The…
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‘America’s Largest RV Show’ Draws Long Lines on Day One
Wednesday is Day One of what’s known as “America’s Largest RV Show” in Hershey, Pennsyvania. The 54th edition of the…
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2023 RV Aftermarket Parts & Accessories Survey Results Are Out
The 2023 Aftermarket Parts and Accessories Customer Survey, conducted for the RV Industry Association (RVIA), provides a deep analysis of…
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RV Women’s Alliance Names Award Finalists
The RV Women’s Alliance has chosen finalists for its annual awards presentation. Out of more than 60 nominations, a few…
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DDR Co. Promotes Rebecca Carpenter to VP of Operations – Controller
DDR Co., which produces components products for the RV industry, has promoted Rebecca Carpenter to the position of vice president…
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Xantrex Celebrates 40 Years of Mobile Power Solutions
Xantrex, which provides power solutions for RV, marine, work truck and specialty mobile applications, celebrates 40-years of operation. Xantrex is…
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Reusable Propane Cylinders: A Sustainable Approach to Portable Fuel
“There have to be better solutions available.” This was Graeme Esarey’s initial thought, but the passing consideration would turn out…
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GE Appliances Is Bronze Partner for the RVDA Con/Expo
GE Appliances, which supplies components to the RV industry, has signed on as a new bronze partner for the 2023…
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