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Entegra Coach Unveils New Branding
Entegra Coach unveiled a refreshed brand logo in conjunction with the 2023 model year launch. Since the start of Entegra…
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Cortes Campers Touts Michigan Purchase Order
US Lighting Group today announced that Cortes Campers, its wholly owned subsidiary, received an initial purchase order worth $385,000 from…
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THOR Announces Retirement of Chris Hermon
THOR Industries announced today the retirement of Chris Hermon, one of the company’s North American RV group managers. Hermon will…
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Several Manufacturers Make NHTSA Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued its weekly list of recalls, including Airstream, Bowlus Road Chief, Daimler Vans…
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2022 Edition of RV Generator Standard Now Available
The new 2022 edition of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and RV Industry Association’s Engine Generator Sets for RV…
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Additional Halls Announced for 2022 Caravan Salon
CARAVAN SALON, the Germany-based trade fair for motorhomes, caravans, camper vans and equipment, has significantly extended its ranges and said…
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Campers Inn RV Adds Three New Dealership Locations
Campers Inn RV, which claims the title of nation’s largest family-operated RV dealership group, announced it is opening three new…
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Leadership Conference Hosted by Lippert Sees Crowds
Lippert and PurposePoint held the third annual Purpose Summit May 17-19 at the University of Notre Dame, not far from…
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Tariffs Taking a Toll on Countertop Materials
A new study finds that tariffs are causing significant disruptions in the U.S. countertop market, as the U.S. is largely…
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New ASTM Standard Covers Powder Bed Fusion for Metals
A new ASTM International standard will provide advice for designers considering building parts using the powder bed fusion for metals…
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Motor1: Yes, it’s Compact, But it’s Loaded with Features
European automotive magazine Motor1.com has a French RV builder on its radar, and notes how the builder manages to keep…
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Canadian Q1 Shipments Up Nearly 30%
The Canadian RV Association reports that RV Wholesale Shipments into Canada for the first quarter ending March 31 totaled 17,964…
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RV PRO Wishes You a Meaningful Memorial Day
There will be no eNewsletter this coming Monday as RV PRO is taking May 30 off to honor the Memorial…
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Wholesale RV Values Are Mixed as Summer Arrives
Despite economic turmoil, wholesale RV prices are remaining generally steady, although as inventory levels stabilize prices are dropping a bit,…
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Ember RV Introduces Tandem Independent Suspension Floor Plans
Ember Recreational Vehicles introduced two new floorplans featuring tandem trailing-arm independent suspension systems made by CURT, an American company owned…
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Clean Seal Names Vice President/General Manager
Apryl Turczynski has been named vice president and general manager for Clean Seal, according to Jeremy Klotz, president of the…
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Sylvox Releases Latest Versions of TVs for RV Travel
Sylvox, a maker of specialty televisions, has released its latest 12/24V RV TVs, which it said is specifically designed for…
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Cummins Sells Mask-Making Operations
Power generation company Cummins is getting out of its mask-making operations the company launched during the pandemic. The powertrain maker…
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The Grand Popularity of Fifth Wheels
Grand Design RV rolled out its first product in 2013, the first version of the Solitude fifth wheel. The Reflection…
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April RV Shipments Up Double-Figures Compared to ’21
The RV Industry Association’s April 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 57,043 units,…
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PleasureLand RV Acquires Coulee Region RV in an Upper Midwest Deal
PleasureLand RV Center has announced the acquisition of Coulee Region RV of West Salem, Wisconsin as its newest location to…
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SpaceX’s Starlink Now Offering RV Internet Service
Getting into the Want Starlink Immediately? Meet Starlink RV, Which Has No Waitlist SpaceX on Monday expanded its Starlink satellite…
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Obit: Bob Barouti, Founder of California’s Giant RV, Dies
Bob Barouti, the founder of California’s Giant RV that has grown over the years into four stores, died recently. The…
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‘RVing in New England’ Live from Alliance Owner’s Rally
Alliance RV this week is hosting its 2022 Owner’s Rally in Goshen, Ind., at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds, and the…
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CNBC Names Ports Most Responsible for Supply Chain Backups
The drop in Shanghai’s port productivity, which is driven by to the lack of people working due to Covid lockdowns,…
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THOR Unveils Consumer Study Results, VP Promotion
THOR Industries announced the release of the company’s 2022 U.S. Camper Perception Study, which explores consumer RV purchase and usage…
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RVIA: Last Call for Advocacy Day Participants
Advocacy Day, the longstanding cornerstone event taking place on Wednesday, June 8, during RVs Moves America Week, is a unique opportunity…
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RVIA’s 2021 RV Industry Profile Now Available
The 2021 RV Industry Profile, published by the RV Industry Association, provides a detailed look at RV production and shipment…
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German Mobile Home Manufacturer Sees Management Change
There is a change in the top position at the German mobile home manufacturer Erwin Hymer Group. The Erwin Hymer…
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Canadian RV Industry kicks off 7th Annual RV and Camping Week
Canadian campgrounds and RV dealers coast to coast are inviting their campers and RVers to join together and celebrate the…
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LKQ Corp. Releases 2021 Sustainability Report; Unveils New Brand Identity
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-Stag, has released its 2021 Sustainability Report and unveiled its new brand identity, which it…
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Lippert Names New Senior VP of Aftermarket Engineering and Product Development
Lippert welcomes Sundar Ananthasivan as its new senior vice president of aftermarket engineering and product development. Based in Eau Claire,…
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NRVTA Makes Dometic Equipment Investment
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced it made a major purchase of equipment from Dometic for use in hands-on…
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Kuntry Kustom on NHTSA Recall List
This week’s list of vehicle recalls from the National Highway Transportation Administration is out, and only one RV maker is…
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RV Executives Launch Brinkley RV
A new towable RV manufacturing firm has been unveiled by leading industry executives. Located on the southeast side of Goshen,…
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Lippert Announces $200M Stock Repurchase Plan
LCI Industries announced that its board has authorized a $200 million stock repurchase program over the next three years. The…
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Barron’s Report: RV Demand Slowing
THOR Industries and Winnebago Industries stocks took a beating on Thursday, after D.A. Davidson analyst Brandon Rolle said RV demand…
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Stella Vita Electric RV Aims to be the Solar-Powered Distance Leader
A team of Dutch university students said they have radically redesigned the RV with solar power and an aerodynamic shape.…
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RV PRO Spotlighting Long-Time Employees in Upcoming Issue
The special theme for RV PRO magazine’s BIG July “Made in the U.S.A.” issue is Veteran (long-time) Employees! RV PRO is seeking nominations…
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Q&A with RVWA’s Susan Carpenter and Denise Chariya
Even a global pandemic can’t hold back the RV Women’s Alliance. The nonprofit group’s number of members has swelled from…
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Campers Inn Acquires Ohio’s Arbogast RV
Florida-based Campers Inn RV, which calls itself the largest family-operated RV dealership group in the country, has acquired Arbogast RV…
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Five RV Retailer Stores Achieve Prestigious Airstream Honors
RV Retailer was recently recognized by Airstream for outstanding customer service in sales and service with the prestigious Five Rivet…
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Commercial Driver’s License Exemption for RV Transporters Renewed
In 2015, the RV Industry Association successfully petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for exemption from the Class…
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ITC Investigating Impact of Section 232 and 301 Tariffs
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is launching an investigation on the impact of Section 232 and 301 tariffs on U.S. industries.…
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Safe-Guard Names New Account Management, Business Development Leader
Ontario, Canada-based Safe-Guard Products International, a provider of branded protection products for the automotive, RV, powersports and marine industries, announced…
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Report: European Dometic Production Facilities Now Powered by Renewable Electricity
According to a report in MarketExchange.com, Stockholm, Sweden-based Dometic has entered the next phase in the implementation of its sustainability…
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Dometic Staffers Assist in Potato Creek Cleanup
A team of 40 Dometic employees participated in the beautification of Potato Creek State Park in Michiana last Wednesday, May…
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Ember Debuting New Floorplan at Overland Expo West
After recently announcing the new 191MSL (Murphy Bed/Sofa/Locker) floorplan addition to its lineup, Ember Recreational Vehicles will publicly launch the…
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Spartan RV Chassis Introduces Premier Drive for Luxury Class A’s
Spartan RV Chassis, a brand of The Shyft Group, today introduced Spartan Premier Drive, a single, comprehensive and proprietary chassis…
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Dragonfly Energy to Become Public Company
Dragonfly Energy has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Chardan NexTech Acquisition 2 Corp. Upon closing, the combined…
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Special Women in Business Episode of In Tow with RV PRO Going Live Tuesday
In conjunction with the May issue of RV PRO magazine, we celebrate women in the RV industry in a special…
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Green Car Reports on the Future of Electric RVs
Green Car Reports on where the future of electric RVing. The pending onslaught of electric trucks and SUVs – already…
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Gas Prices: No Relief in Sight
Gas prices hit record highs on Friday, as consumers are grappling with soaring inflation. With oil prices still well above…
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Daimler Truck North America, Cummins Collaborate on Hydrogen Technology
Cummins and Daimler Truck North America are collaborating to upfit and validate Freightliner Cascadia trucks with a Cummins hydrogen fuel…
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GE Appliances Opens $70M Water Heater Plant in South Carolina
GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, has officially opened its $70 million state-of-the-art water heater manufacturing plant in Camden, S.C.…
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A Landmark Decision
Heartland RV’s flagship luxury fifth wheel brand, Landmark, will enter new territory as it approaches its 20th anniversary in 2023:…
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OSHA Launches Heat Enforcement Emphasis Program
According to a report from Ogletree Deakins, just in time for the hotter weather of spring and summer, the Occupational…
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Airstream Taps Weber for its Quick-Firing Grill
The following report from AutoEvolution.com details the partnership struck up between Airstream and the Weber company. Firing up the barbeque…
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THOR Publishes North American Motorized EV Study Results
THOR Industries announced the release of the company’s North American Motorized Electric RV Study, which explores consumer expectations, key purchase motivators…
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Cortes Expands Dealer Network with Colorado’s B&B RV
Cortes Campers, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the US Lighting Group, has received an initial purchase order valued at $385,000 from…
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Committee Meetings a Key Part of RVs Move America Week
The RV Industry Association said that RVs Move America Week is a critical event on the RV industry calendar, as…
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Early-Bird Tix for RVWA Education Symposium This Fall End Friday
Early-bird ticket sales for the RV Women’s Alliance Education Symposium end this Friday, May 13. The event takes place in October…
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Michiana RV Industry Types Pitch in to Cleanup State Park
Potato Creek State Park in Northern Indiana is undergoing restoration projects to improve visitors’ experiences. The RV Industry Association is…
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Ember RV Launches New Floorplan for Overland Series
Ember RV, which began manufacturing RVs in 2021, has started production of its newest addition to the Overland Series of…
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Fleetwood RV Offering an Inside Look
Fleetwood RV said that in the wake of RVs increased popularity, questions it gets from new customers abound, such as…
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Webinar’s Focus is Thwarting Hackers
Integrated Dealer Systems, an RV, marine and trailer dealership software provider, has announced an upcoming webinar on how businesses can…
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Cummins Shareholders Reject Splitting CEO, Chairman Duties
The following report is from Inside Indiana Business. Cummins’ shareholders said “no” Tuesday to a proposal to split the duties…
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Continental Urges Techs to Keep TPMS Software Updated
Continental, which supplies OE and aftermarket tire pressure monitoring systems, replacement parts and TPMS diagnostic tools, is urging all vehicle…
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Canada’s Pleasure-Way Leverages Live Commerce to Promote Luxury Vehicles
Customer experience platform Emplifi has announced it has partnered with Canadian RV manufacturer Pleasure-Way Industries to provide an immersive shopping…
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Eleven Engineering, ACI Announce New Alliance
Eleven Engineering, makers of semiconductor products for wireless audio for professional, home theater, multi-room, portable, gaming and 12 volt applications,…
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Blue Bird Unveils EV Chassis for Commercial Vehicles
School bus manufacturer Blue Bird unveiled a new electric platform for Class 5-6 vehicles at the 2022 Advanced Clean Transportation…
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RVIA Maintains ANSI Standards Accreditation
The RV Industry Association has recently been re-accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The association has maintained this…
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Hotel Registration Closing Friday for RVs Move America Week
Less than four weeks remain until RVs Move America Week in Washington, D.C., where volunteers from across the RV industry collectively…
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Retro Classic: An Amazing Barn Find
RV Travel recently featured this story from Paul Lacitinola, who, with his wife, Caroline, publishes Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine. Found…
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Numerous RV Manufacturers, Suppliers on Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued its weekly list of recalls, including Freightliner and Mercedes Chassis, KZRV, Cruiser…
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Dragonfly Energy Acquires Wakespeed Offshore
Dragonfly Energy has acquired the assets and intellectual property portfolio of Wakespeed Offshore in a move that provides Dragonfly’s OEM…
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Report: Global Port Congestion Getting Worse
The lifelines of global trade are becoming more expensive, with port congestion worsening and turning widespread world-wide. That’s according to…
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Coming Tuesday: Industry Veteran Garry Enyart on In Tow with RV PRO
This Tuesday, another episode of our podcast, In Tow with RV PRO, is going live and our guest this week…
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Grand Design Expansion Plans Include Hundreds of New Jobs
Despite talk of a worker shortage and a March unemployment rate under two percent, the economic growth just continues in…
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Lippert Unveils New Design for OneControl App
Lippert announced the launch of a complete redesign of its OneControl app for RVs. The company said its redesign was…
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Way Launching New On-Demand Water Heater
RV appliance and component provider Way Interglobal has launched a new water heater for RVs: the Greystone RV Flex Temp…
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Obit: Keystone’s Robert Gaff, Jr.
Robert Edwin Gaff Jr. was born Jan. 28, 1938, in Elkhart, Ind., and died recently at age 84. He had…
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EQ Systems Moving to Michigan Location
Days LLC, doing business as EQ United, a logistics provider and manufacturer of components for RVs, trailers and specialty markets,…
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Infinity UV Brings Powder Coating Technology to RV Industry
Infinity UV announced it is bringing groundbreaking technology to the RV builders in the Michiana area. Using a low-temperature ultraviolet…
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Harvest Hosts: ‘Near-cations’ and Camping are Hottest Travel Trends
Harvest Hosts’ survey is designed to show the current state of travel and how Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and…
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Earthcruiser Rolls Out New Isuzu-Based RV Line
Overland vehicle manufacturer EarthCruiser introduced its next-generation line of RVs, based on the Isuzu NPR Series Class 4 chassis. Designed…
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Grand Design Celebrates Elkhart Expansion
Grand Design said it is excited to be expanding into Elkhart, Ind., with a new facility, and that its campus…
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Elkhart, Ind., Chamber Recognizes Nexus RV with Award
Nexus RV has received a Business of the Month Award from the Greater Elkhart Chamber Business Recognition Council, chamber officials…
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Fox News Personality to Appear at RVs Move America Week
As part of the RVs Move America Week in Washington, D.C., in June, Fox News host Bret Baier will be…
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USTR Commences Statutory Review of Section 301 China Tariffs
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced the commencement of the statutory four-year review of the continuation…
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CRVA Announces Annual General Meeting
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) invites members to its annual meeting to be held June 1 at the The…
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Wholesale RV Values Are Mixed, But Volume is Up
“The volatile performance of the stock market and less than ideal economic reports in recent weeks have many consumers saying…
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Cummins Reports Sales, Net Income Boost in Q1
Power generation company Cummins reported Q1 revenues of $6.4 billion, an increase of 5 percent year-over-year. Sales in North America…
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REV Group Appoints VP, General Manager for REV Recreation Group
REV Group announced Alan Farash as its new vice president and general manager of subsidiary in charge of RV production,…
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Industry to Celebrate National Go RVing Day June 11
National Go RVing Day, celebrated the second Saturday of June, calls on the RV industry and consumers alike to celebrate…
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EPA to Host Virtual Meetings on Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emission Rule Proposals
Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new, stronger standards to reduce pollution from heavy-duty vehicles and engines starting in model…
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Manufacturer Announces Self-Named Street in its Hometown
Plastic components manufacturer ICON, in collaboration with the City of Winkler, Manitoba, Canada, announced ICON Drive, a north-south street to…
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Canadian Groups Seek Government Assistance
The Canadian Camping and RV Council (CCRVC) and RVDA of Canada were on Parliament Hill last week to shed light on industry issues that…
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Jayco Launches Massive Campus Solar Project
Jayco announced that it will soon be wrapping up a major energy reduction project, which will transition more than 10…
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Meyer Distributing Announces Orlando Expansion
Meyer Distributing announced the expansion of its Orlando, Fla., distribution hub. The expanded inventory hub will contain full coverage of…
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