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Lippert Names New Division VP for Lamination and Shade Products
Lippert has promoted Josh Black to vice president of operations for its Lamination and Shade Products division. A native of…
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Valterra Names New Director of Sales
Donna Warr has been promoted to Valterra’s director of sales. Warr joined Valterra in 1986 and has worked in several…
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Roadmaster Debuts Auxiliary Lighting Kit for Towed Vehicles
Roadmaster has introduced its new Auxiliary Lighting Kit is designed for applications where traditional diodes won’t work, or for vehicles…
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Correction: Correct Dates for Annual Detroit RV Show
Editor’s note: Wednesday’s story about the annual Detroit RV and Camping Show contained some incorrect information. The following is the…
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Reservation Software Co. RMS Issues 2023 State of the Industry Report
Online reservation software company RMS North America has just released its 2023 State of the Industry Report, providing an in-depth…
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RV Designer Releases New Lighting Fixtures
RV Designer (RVD) has released a variety of interior lights suitable for replacement fixtures or upgrades to existing fixtures. The…
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REV Group Names New Interim CEO
REV Group has appointed Mark Skonieczny, chief financial officer, as its interim CEO following the departure of Rod Rushing as…
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Bish’s RV Acquires Utah Dealership
Utah’s Stewart’s RV has been acquired by Bish’s RV, a dealership group with stores located in multiple states around the…
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RV Fixed Ops Certification Week is March 5-11
The Society of Certified RV Professionals, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI), and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center have designated March 5-11 as…
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Maxxsonics to Attend MasterTech Expo 2023
Maxxsonics will be in attendance at MasterTech Expo 2023 this year. MasterTech Expo 2023 takes place March 5-8 at the…
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2022 Marked a Record Sales Year for Dometic
Dometic reported its net sales for 2022 set an all-time record. The Sweden-based global company reports its earnings in Krona,…
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2023 RV Women’s Alliance Partnerships Available
The RV Women’s Alliance said it will continue to deliver impactful programs and events that further its mission to make…
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Flow-Rite Expands Contract Manufacturing Program
Supply chain disruptions globally have led Flow-Rite to recently expand its contract manufacturing program, providing a domestic source of plastic…
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RVi Partners with Aim Wholesale Distribution
RVi (RVibrake) is partnering with Aim Wholesale Distribution in Phoenix, Arizona. The company said that with Aim’s relationships in the…
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Fun Town RV Hosts Upcoming RV Party Inside Cowboys’ Home Stadium
Fun Town RV has released the dates for its 5th annual DFW RV Party inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.…
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NTP-STAG Kicks off the Year with its Expo in Colorado
NTP-STAG Expo was held earlier this month for the first-time ever in Colorado, and by all accounts it was a…
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Grand Jury Probes Faulty Goodyear RV Tires
A federal grand jury in Los Angeles is gathering evidence in a criminal investigation of Goodyear RV tires that the…
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Time Running Out on Accessing RVDA Con/Expo Materials
Tuesday, Jan. 31 is the last day that RV Dealers Association members will have to access educational materials and exhibitor…
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Plant Shutdowns Cut into Lippert’s Profit
OEMs shut down plants in December to try and get inventory on dealer lots back to “normal,” and that negatively…
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Safe-Guard’s Executive Chairman, Dave Duncan, Retires
Safe-Guard Products International, makers of branded protection products for the RV, automotive, powersports and marine industries, said its Executive Chairman…
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RVroofMagic Debuts Newest Sealant Formula
EPDM Coatings, parent company of RVroofMagic, has brought forth a new generation of the roof sealant. “Over the course of…
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Motor 1 Highlights Sprinter Rehab by Advanced RV
Building an RV with a kitchen, full bath, and living space using an extended-length van is a challenge. But fitting…
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Wild, Wild Woody’s RV
“We’re with them along the way for as long as they own their RV.” (company motto) When Woody Paylor opened…
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2022 RV Shipments Third-Best on Record
The RV Industry Association’s final survey of manufacturers for 2022 revealed that the industry ended the year with 493,268 units…
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Aqua-Hot Debuts the New 125M Heating System
Aqua-Hot, an Airxcel brand that makes hydronic heating systems for the RV market, has debuted its new 125 Modular system.…
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RVing in New England Looks at Recent Shows, Year Ahead
The weekly Facebook live program, “RVing in New England,” tonight will feature hosts Bob Zagami and John DiPietro discussing their…
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2023 Florida SuperShow Boasts Sales Uptick
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) reported big crowds on opening day of the 38th Annual 2023 Florida RV SuperShow,…
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Brinkley RV Forms Exclusive Partnership with SuperSprings
Brinkley RV and SuperSprings International have announced that SumoSprings will be the exclusive provider of a suspension upgrade, Trailer SumoSprings,…
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Shurhold Names New Chief Operating Officer
Shurhold, a manufacturer of cleaning and maintenance products for RV, marine, automotive and aviation, has hired Forrest Ferrari as its…
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Truma Backs 70th Anniversary Melbourne Supershow
The Victorian Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow returns to Melbourne next month, showcasing Australia’s best caravan, camping, four-wheel-drive and off-road…
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RV Women’s Alliance Looks Back on Impactful 2022
2022 was a big year for the RV Women’s Alliance, the nonprofit said. It was a year that saw major…
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Meyer Distributing Opens New Utah Facility
Meyer Distributing has opened a new crossdock in Hurricane, Utah, The company said the crossdock will have a direct feed…
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Coming Tuesday: RVIA’s Craig Kirby on In Tow with RV PRO
This Tuesday is the fourth Tuesday of the month and that means another episode of the In Tow with RV…
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Ep. 52 – RVIA’s Craig Kirby on the Settling Down of the Tsunami
COVID-19 delivered a wave to the RV industry that no one could have foreseen even a couple of months before…
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EV Charging Firm Volta Acquired by Shell
A unit of oil giant Shell is buying EV charging firm Volta in an all-cash deal. Estimated to be worth…
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‘Sgt. Pushup’ Fundraises at SuperShow
Decorated U.S. Army veteran Patrick Parker, also known as “Sgt. Pushup,” returns to the Tampa Bay, Florida, region this week…
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Florida SuperShow Draws Thousands to Tampa Bay Area
More than 1,500 RV owners are camped out at the Florida State Fairgrounds this week for the annual Florida RV…
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RV PRO Podcast Nominated as Outdoor Media’s Best of 2022
After recently hitting its 50th episode milestone, the “In Tow with RV PRO” podcast was nominated for Best Outdoor Podcast…
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What’s New in POP Displays
Elevating the merchandising of products at dealerships and offering customers a more in-depth experience are the goals for Lippert’s new…
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New Co-op Claims Full Coverage for all North America
A group of independent manufacturers’ rep firms have come together to launch Venture Co-op. According to Georgiann Voissem, founder of…
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Grand Design TO Offer MORryde Independent Suspension
Grand Design RV has invested into the MORryde Independent Suspension System for its units, the Solitude and S-Class series. On…
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Performance Brokerage Services Expands in Canada
Performance Brokerage Services is expanding into Canada with its addition of Bruce Marcia as its Canadian outdoor recreation partner. With…
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Care Camps Adds New Executive Director, Staff Changes
Care Camps has hired Gwynn B. Sullivan as its new executive director. Sullivan brings to the position more than three…
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Meyer’s RV Acquires New York Dealer
East Coast dealers Meyer’s RV recently purchased Johnston RV located in Webster, New York. Meyer’s RV of Rochester, as it…
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Winnebago Debuts All-Electric Prototype at Florida RV SuperShow
Winnebago will reveal a fully operational prototype of its all-electric, zero-emission RV at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, which…
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Red Diamond Debuts New Line of KONI Shocks
Red Diamond Aftermarket Solutions, a go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group, will exhibit this week at the 2023 Florida RV…
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Aero Build RV Touts Sheep Wool, Solar Power
The fully electric and luxury RV ‘Coast’ from trailer business Aero Build tailors modern travelers who love creative camping or hopping from one city…
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U.S. Imports to West Coast Decline, Possibly Indicating Major Global Shift
In October 2021, US President Joe Biden announced that the California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach were switching to a…
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NTP-STAG Keynote, Seminars Spark Positivity and ‘Opportunity’
The expo floor was abuzz Monday evening and Tuesday morning with dealers checking out new products and suppliers entering orders.…
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THOR Industries to Include Starlink System in Motorized RVs
THOR Industries said it has entered into an agreement with SpaceX’s Starlink to integrate flat high-performance Starlinks, which provide high-speed,…
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Spartan Highlights Innovation at Florida RV SuperShow
Spartan RV Chassis, a brand of The Shyft Group, is highlighting its newly optimized Connected Coach experience, a suite of…
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Airxcel Showcasing Four Brands at NTP-STAG Expo
Airxcel is showcasing the newest product innovations from four of its brands at the NTP-STAG Expo, concluding Tuesday at the…
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Maxxsonics Names New SE Region Manager of Mobile, Powersports
John Driscoll has been promoted from regional sales manager to Southeastern regional manager of Mobile and Powersports at Maxxsonics. The…
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Coach-Net Funds 35 RV Technical Institute Scholarships
Coach-Net, a provider of RV technical and roadside assistance for 35 years, launched its Ultimate roadside assistance program in March…
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Sponsored Content: What the Smell? How to Grow Your Stinkin’ Sales
Your Customers’ RVs Stink As far as bad smells go, RVs are quite the brewing pot. Where else does someone…
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NTP-STAG Kicks Off With Keynote From Former NFL Coach
Building the best team for your organization – and learning how to be the best leader for that team –…
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Princess Craft RV Opens New Houston Dealership
Round Rock, Texas-based Princess Craft RV opened a new dealership location in Houston, its second in that city. The Houston…
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General RV’s Partnership Offers Unique RV Buying Experience
General RV Center has collaborated with manufacturer American Coach to create a reimagined design process that allows shoppers the ability to customize…
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Xtreme Launching Two New Teardrops, Remodel in Tampa
Xtreme Outdoors will be launching two new models of teardrops as well as a new floorplan for the Little Guy…
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Cummins Issues Update on California Regs
Cummins sent the following statement to the RV Industry Association regarding regulations proposed in California regarding small, off-road engines. These…
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RV Columnist to Speak at Tampa SuperShow
Dave Solberg, an RV technical authority that writes a daily advice column about RV maintenance and repair at RVTravel.com, will…
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Golfer Jordan Spieth Looking Forward to RV Life in 2023
Jordan Spieth could feel the pressure. His wife, Annie, wanted them to get an RV. “We tried one at the…
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Meyer Mega Show Wraps Up on Optimistic Note
Husband-and-wife Theron and Cynthia Gourley made the 200-mile trek from their home in Benton, Kentucky, to their first Meyer Mega…
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NTP-STAG Spotlights Next Week’s Expo
The 2023 NTP-STAG Expo, presented by Airxcel, is coming to the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado,…
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Record Attendance Adds to ‘Buzz’ of Meyer Mega Show
The historic French Lick Resort in eastern Indiana has seen dozens of dignitaries and celebrities over the years, which is…
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Meyer Distributing Taps Bearon Aquatics
Maryland-based Bearon Aquatics’ products will now be available through Meyer Distributing’s network of retailers, the companies announced. The partnership will make Bearon…
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Arrow Distributing Show Draws Dealer Crowd
The Arrow Distributing show kicked off at the Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas today. Dealers from across the…
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Meyer Distributing Expands in Connecticut
Meyer Distributing, a leader in automotive specialty products marketing and distribution, has added a cross-dock location in Waterbury, Connecticut. The…
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Ep. 51 – Bob Zagami on the Historic Past Couple Years and a Look Ahead at ’23
By all accounts 2023 is the year that things return to normal, but the past couple of years have been…
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Cortes Campers’ Deal with Pete’s RV Expands Market by Six States
US Lighting Group, makers of Cortes Campers, said it has signed Pete’s RV Center as a Cortes dealership that will…
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2023 Redwood Featuring Firefly Touchscreen
Firefly Integrations recently partnered with Redwood RV to provide its customers with the what Firefly said is a best-in-class electrical…
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NTP-STAG Show Seminar to Highlight Online Fixed Ops Training
More than ever before, parts and service management personnel – known as fixed operations professionals at a dealership – must…
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Meyer Distributing Now Carrying Wilson Electronics Products
Wilson Electronics products are now available at Meyer Distributing, including the popular weBoost cell phone signal booster. Along with RVs,…
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Volta Power Systems Launches All-in-One Power Distribution Hub
Volta Power Systems, a supplier of mobile li-ion (lithium-ion) power systems, has released its new Power Distribution Hub. Volta developed…
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Garmin Introduces RV-Tailored Navigator Series
Garmin said it has come out with two navigators geared specifically toward RV and camping use: the tablet-like 8- and…
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Horizon Global to be Acquired by First Brands Group
Horizon Global has entered into a definitive merger agreement with First Brands Group, a global automotive parts manufacturer that serves…
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APCO Holdings Acquires F&I Company National Auto Care
APCO Holdings, parent company of Easy Care, has acquired National Auto Care, according to an announcement by Lovell Minnick Partners,…
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Garmin Rolls Out ‘Dash Cam Live’
Garmin has introduced the all-new Garmin Dash Cam Live, an always-connected dash cam that offers drivers access to a live…
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Meyer Distributing Canada Opens Calgary Location
Meyer Distributing Canada, a leader in automotive specialty products marketing and distribution, announced the addition of its Calgary, Alberta, crossdock.…
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Yaber Unveils Projector Geared Toward RVers and Vanlifers
Yaber, makers of entertainment projectors, is introducing a few new products at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this…
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RV/MH Hall of Fame Unveils Class of 2023 Inductees
The RV/MH Heritage Foundation Board of Directors has announced inductees for the RV/MH Hall of Fame Class of 2023. On…
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Patrick Industries Publishes First Responsibility & Sustainability Report
Patrick Industries has published its inaugural Responsibility & Sustainability Report. The company said the report introduces a framework for its…
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Obit: Al Haimbach, Longtime Dometic Staffer, Dead at 72
Alfred J. “Al” Haimbach, 72, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Dec. 18. Haimbach was born in Elizabeth,…
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Suburban’s Art Klee to Retire
Suburban, an Airxcel brand focused on RV water heaters, furnaces and galley appliances, said that Division President Art Klee will…
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RV PRO Holiday Schedule Resumes Thursday
RV PRO’s offices will once again be closed this Friday and Monday in observance of the New Year’s holiday, so…
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Meyer Distributing Adds Warehouse Space, Two Product Lines
Meyer Distributing has three new warehouses: a 205,090-square-foot facility in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, will service the Northeast; a 165,105-square-foot building in…
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Care Camps Launching Ambassador Program in 2023
Care Camps will launch a new Ambassador Program in 2023 to meet the growing needs of children experiencing cancer. Care…
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On-Demand Portion of RVDA Convention/Expo Launches
The on-demand portion of the RV Dealers Convention/Expo is now open to dealership employees and any other stakeholders who would…
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PowerMax Debuts New Backup Power Unit
PowerMax Converters has introduced its new PMJS Series JumpStarter that the company believes is an ideal tool for any RV…
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November Shipments Down 50%, Continuing Trend
The latest monthly shipment report compiled by the RV Industry Association’s survey of manufacturers finds November’s shipments down 50.4% from…
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Happy Holidays From RV PRO
RV PRO will be taking some days off over the next couple of weeks to spend time with friends and…
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Pittsburgh RV Show Coming Jan. 7
The Pittsburgh RV Show’s claim to fame is that it’s the longest-running indoor RV show in the country, and it’s…
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Oil Eater Launches Overnight Stain Remover
Kafko International, parent company of Oil Eater Cleaner/Degreaser has launched Oil Eater Overnight Stain Remover. The company said that customer…
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Genesis Products Acquires BHK of America
Genesis Products has acquired Virginia-based drawer-making specialist BHK of America for an undisclosed sum The acquisition will integrate BHK’s 46…
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PullRite Names New Regional Sales Manager
Pulliam Enterprises, parent company of PullRite Towing Systems in Mishawaka, Indiana, has hired Doug Kissel to fill the role of…
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RV Learning Center Offers New Parts Manager Course
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center has added to its curriculum geared at helping dealers and fixed operations professionals meet…
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Jackery to Showcase New Models at CES 2023
Jackery, makers of portable solar power and green outdoor energy solutions, will bring a lineup of products, including two new…
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Valterra Announces Retirement of George Grengs
Valterra co-founder George Grengs will retire at the end of this year, ending more than four decades as a fixture…
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CHaSE Manufacturing Acquires Native Hardwoods
CHaSE Manufacturing has acquired Elkhart-Indiana-based wood component manufacturer Native Hardwoods, bringing together two of the most complete RV wood product…
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SuperSprings Names New Director of Sales
Justin Coulter is the new director of sales for California-based SuperSprings International. Based just south of Louisville, Kentucky, Coulter will…
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