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Reservations Being Taken for Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
The 2023 RV/MH Hall of Fame induction dinner is coming up Monday, Aug. 21, and reservations are being taken now.…
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Camping World Opens First Montana Store
Illinois-based Camping World Holdings has opened its Billings, Montana, dealership, its first location in that state and 199th overall. “As…
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Mary Heneen is New Roadpass CEO
Roadpass Digital, developers of a technology platform for road travel and RVing experiences, has appointed industry veteran Mary Heneen as…
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Cummins Releases Second ‘Human Capital Management Report’
Cummins has released its new 2023 Human Capital Management Report, detailing the company’s approach to talent management and the critical…
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RVIA Report on Need For Pull-Through EV Chargers
The RV Industry Association has partnered with global engineering firm Black and Veatch to release a report and financial analysis…
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Dometic Reports Slight Sales Drop, but Profits Up
RV appliance and outdoor equipment maker Dometic announced that it had approximately $816 million in net sales in the second…
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Lippert’s Tom Faludy to Retire
Tom Faludy, a longtime industry veteran and vice president of global growth and strategic development for Lippert, has announced his…
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RVIA’s Gov’t Affairs Committee Spotlights Capitol Activities
As noted in this week’s “News and Insights,” the twice-weekly newsletter published by the RV Industry Association, this is a…
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Rumsey Takes Over as Cummins Board Chair as Linebarger Retires
Cummins’ board of directors this week unanimously elected company President and CEO Jennifer Rumsey to the position of board chair,…
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RV Industry Manufacturing: Done Close to Home
American-made cars, refrigerators and television sets were just the tipping point for what became the bread-and-butter of the nation’s economy…
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Timbren Promotes Andrew Hodgson to Executive VP
Timbren Industries has promoted Andrew Hodgson from director of sales and marketing to executive vice president. The company said Hodgson…
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Cummins Receives Global Energy Management Award
Cummins has received a 2023 Energy Management Insight Award from the Clean Energy Ministerial, a high-level global forum to promote…
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American Power Systems Adds New Lower Turn-on Alternators
American Power Systems has developed two new lower turn-on RPM alternators with the addition of 60- and 90-amp, 48-volt high-output…
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Eberspächer Celebrates 50 Years in North America
Employees and management from Germany-based Eberspächer, along with Mississauga, Ontario, Canada’s, Mayor Bonnie Crombie and guests, celebrated 50 years of…
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Lippert Hosting Third Annual Consumer Event in Idaho
Lippert announced the eagerly anticipated third annual consumer event, known as the “Lippert Getaway.” The event will be held at…
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Black Book: Production Decline Affects Auction Market
The impact of the steep drop-off in new unit production in 2023 has trickled down and is influencing the RV…
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Aftermarket Conference Meeting Requests Now Open
The meeting request feature has been activated for the 2023 RV Aftermarket Conference. This year’s Aftermarket Conference is Aug. 7-10…
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Dragonfly Energy Batteries to be nuCamp RV Standard
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., makers of Battle Born Batteries and a developer of battery storage, has announced that the company’s…
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The Shyft Group Names Specialty Vehicles Division Chief
The Shyft Group has named Jacob Farmer as president, Specialty Vehicles. In his new role, Farmer will be responsible for all aspects…
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Ep. 63 – Darryl Searer: A Living Monument to a Thriving Industry
Darry Searer stepped in to run the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Indiana, more than a decade ago at…
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Truma, OEM Partnership to Showcase All-Electric RV Features
Truma is hitting the road this month with Coast, an all-electric travel trailer that features the Truma Aventa air conditioning…
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Lamilux Celebrates New Business Unit, Co-Award Winners
Germany-based Lamilux, a global supplier of fiber-reinforced composites used in a variety of industries, has introduced a new division called…
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Furrion Announces Partnership With Phoenix Marketing Group
Lippert subsidiary Furrion announced it is partnering with Phoenix Marketing Group, a luxury technology representative for manufacturers serving custom installers…
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Safe-Guard Acquires Fixed Ops Specialists
Safe-Guard Products International, a provider of branded protection products for the RV and marine industries among others, has acquired Dealer…
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Ultra-Fab Enacts Price Control Measures to Protect Partner Profit Margins
In an effort to help its dealers and distributors protect their margins in the marketplace, Ultra-Fab is implementing a new…
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Lamilux to Hold Upcoming Webinars
Composites manufacturer Lamilux has announced webinar dates for the second half of 2023 and one in January: Tuesday, July 25:…
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The Craftsmanship Behind an RV’s Windows
Glassmaking originated about 4,000 years ago in the cradle of civilization, created by the Mesopotamians. A mix of sand, silica,…
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Lippert Expands OneControl App to Include More Vehicles, TPMS
Lippert has debuted its all-new OneControl Auto app, which allows users to access many advanced features and functions for their…
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Genesis Products Partners With Italian Interiors Producer
Genesis Products announced the launch of a high-end line of RV hardware and amenities made in Italy called Baldacci Hardware…
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Crane Composites Awards $5K Grant to Goshen Charity
Crane Composites awarded First Light Mission its Crane Charitable Funds grant of $5,000. Shelly Scheetz, human resources manager at the company’s…
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Cummins Takes Full Control of Fuel Cell Company
Global power generation company Cummins said it has bought out Air Liquide’s 19% interest in Hydrogenics Corp. Cummins acquired Hydrogenics…
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Happy Independence Day!
With the start of a holiday weekend, the family here at RV PRO wishes you and yours a very happy…
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ATC Offering Dragonfly Batteries as Standard on Select Models
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., which makes lithium ion batteries under the Battle Born name, announced that its batteries will be…
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Research Firm Shines Spotlight on RV Industry
Global market research firm Marketdata has released a new 87-page report entitled: “The U.S. Recreational Vehicles Industry: Manufacturers, Dealers and…
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RV Learning Center College Scholarship Deadline is July 5
Applications for the Mike Molino RV Learning Center College Scholarship Program must be submitted by next Wednesday, July 5. The…
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Dexter’s Parent Company Consolidates Brands
DexKo Global, makers of trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, and the parent company of Dexter Axle, said…
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MB Quart Is Official Sponsor for Upcoming Toledo Jeep Festival
MB Quart is the official parade radio sponsor of the 2023 Toledo Jeep Fest. “Home of the Jeep,” the Toledo…
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RVs Move America Week Hits Five Industry Goals
The RV Industry Association’s recent RVs Move America Week 2023 was a resounding success, with several legislative impacts resulting from…
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Nearly Two Dozen Vendor Training +Plus Sessions Slated for RVDA Con/Expo
The Vendor Training +Plus schedule is taking shape for the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. More than 20 of the sessions…
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SuperSprings’ President Stepping Down
Adam Weisner will soon be stepping away from his role as president of SuperSprings International to lead a company within…
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Aqua-Hot Markets New Floor Heating Kit
Aqua-Hot, an Airxcel brand, has introduced a new floor heating kit expanding its 100-series heating system offerings for Class B…
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RVWA Seeks Two New Board Directors
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) is seeking applications for two positions on its board of directors, beginning July 1. The…
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Yokohama Releases Educational Videos
Yokohama Tire has produced seven new Tire Tips videos, hosted by veteran racer and Team Yokohama member Tanner Foust. The…
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Are You a Great Manager? Rate Yourself on These 10 Indicators
Great management skills are more important than ever in today’s tight labor market. Businesses large and small need to take…
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Protective Asset Protection Unveils New Coverage Products
F&I provider Protective Asset Protection has launched a new specialty tire and wheel coverage program for RV, marine, and powersports…
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Lippert Sponsors Van-Lifers in YouTube Series
Lippert is sponsoring van-lifers Grayson & Harrison on Harvest Hosts’ Adventure Series. The series is a video campaign aimed at…
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Two Named as Brown & Brown Board Members
Legal firm Brown & Brown announced that Paul J. Krump and Bronislaw (Bronek) E. Masojada have been named to Brown…
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How to Prep Customers for Boondocking
We hear it everywhere we go: more and more campers are looking to camp off the grid to get away…
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Lamilux Composites Gears Up for Caravan Salon 2023
RV fans and companies from all over the world will again be in Düsseldorf, Germany Aug. 25-Sept. 3 for Caravan…
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Market Conditions Dent Winnebago’s Revenue, Income
Winnebago Industries marks the recent close in its third quarter of fiscal 2023 with a drop in both revenue and…
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Dragonfly Launches Certified Dealer Program
Dragonfly Energy has launched a new Certified Dealer Program for its Battle Born Batteries brand, designed to provide consumers with…
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Submissions Sought for Aftermarket Product of the Year
The annual Aftermarket Product of the Year Award coincides with the RV Aftermarket Conference, which is Aug. 7-10 in San…
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New Dometic Display to Hit General RV Stores
General RV is collaborating with Dometic to create new point-of-purchase retail displays. The companies say the redesign will create a…
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TMC Details Class A, Toy Hauler Upgrades
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) has unveiled the latest upgrades for its 2024 Class A motorhomes and toy haulers, including the…
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RVLI Hires New Sales Associate
Rick Schmidt has joined the RVLI sales team as regional sales manager for the East Coast. Based in the Philadelphia…
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Meyer Distributing Announces New Washington Location
Meyer Distributing has added a Bellingham, Washington cross-dock. The cross-dock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Hermiston, Oregon, distribution…
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Skyline Champion Opening Plant in North Carolina
Skyline Champion Corp., makers of manufactured and modular housing and the largest producer of park model RVs in the U.S.,…
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Brianza Expands U.S. Workforce, Names New President
Brianza U.S.A. Corp., soon celebrating 10 years in operation in the U.S., has announced further investments into this country with…
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Lippert’s Lessons in Leadership
For Jason Lippert, president and CEO of Lippert, having a guiding light as the leader of a multibillion-dollar company is…
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Obit: Industry Veteran John Mickey Mourned
John Mickey died June 12 in Florida, reported his son Steven Mickey, who lives in Satellite Beach, Florida. John Mickey…
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FCCC Debuts Enhanced Digital Ownership Tool
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) said it is expanding its commitment to providing the best ownership experience in the RV…
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Genesis Products Introduces New RV REVIVE Collection
Genesis Products, makers of RV interior components, has launched the REVIVE Collection in 10 store locations and online. Genesis launched…
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Cummins RV Generators Ready for New California Emission Standard
Cummins said that its new line of Onan RV and Commercial Mobile generators are compliant with California Air Resource Board…
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ACE Battery Obtains New UL Accreditations
Shenzhen ACE Battery Co., or ACE Battery, was awarded UL2580 product certification for four types of battery packs with specifications…
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Camping World Scooping Up Green Bay Dealership
Acquisition mode continues for Camping World Holdings, with its latest target being Van Boxtel RV in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The…
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Thor Motor Coach Unveils 2024 Motorhome Changes
With Open House Week still more than three months away, Thor Motor Coach is getting a jump on things by…
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QAV, EcoFlow Forge Distribution Agreement
QAV, a national electronics distributor to the RV and marine industries, among others, has forged a new distribution agreement with…
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RVIA Spokesperson Joins RVing in New England
Monika Geraci, director of public relations and communications for the RV Industry Association (RVIA), is the guest this week on…
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Camping World Launches New Manufacturer Exclusive Locations
Continuing what has become a very active 2023 for the company, Camping World Holdings said it is launching what it…
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Indiana County Touts Incoming $3.5B From GM, Samsung Battery Plant
After more than 1½ years of work, St. Joseph County has landed the largest economic development in its history and…
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Tech Company to Unveil World’s First Colored Solar Awning
Eco-dynamic, a U.S.-based tech-driven company aiming to harness the power of the sun and redefine renewable energy, introduces “Artpiece for…
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Private Investment Firm Targets Outdoor Lifestyle Investments
Investment firm Monarch Alternative Capital has formed Go Outdoors, a platform to acquire, develop, and operate marinas and RV resorts…
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USA Today Report: More Women Buying RVs
Though certainly not at its peak madness period of a couple years ago, the RV industry has drawn lasting attention…
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MB Quart Debuts New Apple CarPlay Source Unit
Maxxsonics announced the all-new MB Quart GMR7V1 seven-inch waterproof touchscreen Apple CarPlay source unit. What MB Quart is calling its…
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Inflation: May’s Consumer Price Jump Mildest in Two Years
Consumer prices rose at the slowest pace since April 2021 as inflation showed further signs of cooling in May, according…
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Torklift President is Tuesday’s Podcast Guest
Jack Kay, president and son of the founder of hitch and tow-based company Torklift, is this week’s guest on the…
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Chinook RV Partners With Robert Crist and Co.
Chinook RV is partnering with Robert Crist and Co. RV in Mesa, Arizona. The two companies say the partnership is…
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APS Builds Secondary Alternators for Mercedes Benz Sprinter Models
American Power Systems has developed what it said are high output secondary alternators designed to fit with specific secondary brackets…
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RiverPark Acquires ProSpec Electronics
RiverPark, a national distributor of mobile audio products to the RV and marine markets, has acquired ProSpec Electronics, a manufacturer…
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Go RVing Releases Annual Report
Go RVing, the consumer-facing voice of the RV industry with a mission to inspire potential RVers, has released its 2022…
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Motility Returns as RVDA Con/Expo Silver Sponsor
Motility Software Solutions will return as a silver partner for the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, which is Nov. 6-10 at…
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NATDA, Hilb Group Announce Telehealth Access Program for NATDA Members
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) and its benefit partner, Hilb Group – a national insurance broker – announce…
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Caravan Salon ’23 Announced Planning Well Underway
The Caravan Salon trade fair is the European RV industry’s largest annual gathering, and this year’s dates are Aug. 25…
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RV Industry Reps Make a House Call on Congress
The RV industry in the U.S. injects $140 billion per year to the economy and employs more than 678,000 people,…
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TravlFi Launches Multi-Carrier Data Plan For RVers
Pace International announced the TravlFi Unlimited Data Plan, designed to offer RVers a reliable and flexible connectivity solution. This innovative…
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Lippert Introduces Solar Power Awnings
Lippert has launched the Solera OG, off-grid awnings constructed using what the company said is the first-ever flexible solar awning…
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RVIA Forecast: 2023 Unit Shipments Lowest Since 2012
RV wholesale shipments are projected to climb into the mid-300,000 unit range in 2024 after finishing 2023 in the 300,000-unit…
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Entries Sought for 2023 Aftermarket Product of the Year
As part of the upcoming Aftermarket Conference in San Diego, entries are being accepted for the annual Aftermarket Product of…
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Kenda Unveils New Logo, Brand Image
Global tire manufacturer Kenda has refreshed its brand image and logo to showcase its new vision, reflected in the tagline…
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CLEAR20 Debuts New Freshwater Tank Treatments
CLEAR20, which makes water filtration devices for the home and outside applications, has introduced its TankFRESH line of freshwater tank…
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Survey: Nearly a Quarter of Campers On the Job
Camping information and booking website The Dyrt found in a survey that 23.8% of campers say they worked remotely while…
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RVWA’s Summer Discussion Series Off to Successful Start
The RV Women’s Alliance hosted the opening installment of its Summer Discussion Series recently, with a virtual crowd of more…
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Maxxsonics Launches Incentive for New Dealers
Maxxsonics has launched what it is calling a new “brick-and-mortar initiative” to recruit new dealers. As part of the campaign,…
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Ashley Bontrager Lehman Is Tending the Flame
Cautiously optimistic. It’s a phrase you heard a lot at industry events last fall and earlier this year, but it…
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Lightship to Open Colorado Manufacturing Facility
Lightship, which claims to be America’s first all-electric RV company, has signed a lease agreement for a 32,000-square-foot facility at…
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Winnebago Taps Valley Screen to Wrap Hike Model
Valley Screen, a 55-year-old graphics company in Mishawaka, Indiana, specializing in exterior mobile and interior applications for a variety of…
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RVIA Releases 2022 RV Industry Profile
The 2022 RV Industry Profile, published by the RV Industry Association (RVIA), provides members with a detailed look at RV…
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Yokohama Sponsors Paul Walker Memorial Festival
For the fifth consecutive year, Yokohama Tire is partnering with FuelFest, the traveling international automotive festival that brings together music,…
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Lamilux Composites Joins Bavarian Environmental Pact
Lamilux Composites, a manufacturer of composite materials, has joined the Bavarian Environmental and Climate Pact to reaffirm its commitment to…
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Sponsored Content: Boosting Efficiency and Focusing on What Matters.
From parts and service management to data entry minimization, MotilityAnywhere helps you do more with less so you and your…
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