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Derema Group to Represent RV Designer
RV Designer has appointed Derema Group as its national sales representatives in the U.S. RV aftermarket. “Derema is deploying a…
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Safe T Plus Named East Coast KONI Distributor
Safe T Plus Steering Control has partnered with KONI, a manufacturer of performance and adjustable shock absorbers. KONI has named…
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FMCA Offers New Lithium-Iron Battery Benefit
Family Motor Coach Association, an international association for RV owners, has announced a new partnership with Briter Products, manufacturer of…
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EverLogic Part Ordering Integrates with Keller
EverLogic, a software company specializing in dealer management software for the RV industry, has announced the launch of its software…
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LCI Partners with Horizon Education Alliance to Host Career Quest
Lippert Components has partnered with Horizon Education Alliance (HEA), and about 50 local businesses, to host Career Quest 2019. Held…
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Rear View Safety Hires New Engineer
Rear View Safety and Safe Fleet has hired Allan McGuire as a product development engineer. McGuire comes to Rear View Safety…
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CPG, AP Products Issue Statements on RV Locks
Imported locks for use on travel trailers, fifth wheels, motorhomes and cargo trailers are at the center of a dispute…
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Southco Releases New Heavy-Duty Actuator
Southco, a global leader in engineered access solutions, recently expanded on its line of mechanical actuators with a new version that…
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Indiana Lamination Business to Create 100 Jobs
Elkhart-based Great Lakes Forest Products has announced plans to establish a new sister company in Bristol, potentially creating 100 new…
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Lippert Components Expands Sales Team
Lippert Components has expanded its RV products sales team to better support customers. With the expanded sales team structure, LCI…
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Truck Hero Acquires Lund International
Truck Hero has acquired Lund International Holding Co., a portfolio company of Highlander Partners. The transaction terms were not disclosed.…
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NTP-STAG Adds Trailersphere Tongue Jack Covers
NTP-STAG has added Trailersphere Corp., the maker of Clever Cover custom tongue jack covers, to its jacks and levelers category.…
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Spradling and Pletcher Announce New Partnership
Pletcher Sales and Spradling International Marine has announced a strategic alliance to offer the RV industry its coated fabrics and…
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Equal-i-zer Recognized by Utah Mfg. Association
This year, the Utah Manufacturing Association (UMA) held its first “Coolest Things Made in Utah” contest to bring awareness to the…
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PressurePro, JR Products Partner for Distribution
JR Products and Advantage PressurePro have partnered for the distribution of PressurePro’s FX solution through JR’s comprehensive distributor network. Through…
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Dometic Teams with Tiny Idahomes for K2 Model
Dometic has announced that it is incorporating its products into tiny homes. Tiny Idahomes and Dometic have worked together to…
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Meyer Adds New Pig Products to Line
Meyer Distributing has added New Pig to its supplies segment. “New Pig makes the world’s best stuff for leaks, drips…
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LithiumHub Unveils a New App for Ionic Batteries
LithiumHub recently unveiled its new app for Ionic Batteries, allowing ionic, deep-cycle batteries to be monitored. The app allows users to…
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Optronics Names O’Dell Engineering Manager
Kyle O’Dell has been named engineering manager for Optronics International. In this position, he will collaborate with the new product…
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Continuous Progress
Doing one thing well may seem straightforward enough, but it’s the rare company that can stick to such a viewpoint…
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New Presidents of Power Products and Land ‘N’ Sea Named
Power Products has named Tom Schuessler president effective immediately. Power Products was acquired by Brunswick Corp. in August 2018. Schuessler has…
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LCI Reports Slight Q1 Decrease Due to Shipments
LCI Industries has reported its first quarter 2019 results, showing net sales of $592.2 million, a decrease of 9% year-over-year. Content per…
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Engine 23 Aims to Bolster E-Commerce for Suppliers
It may not sound like it, but for a while, the ice cream and motorcycle industries had something in common.…
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Meyer Announces New Barstow, Calif., Location
Meyer Distributing recently added a location in Barstow, Calif. The cross-dock will have a direct, next-day feed from Meyer’s Ontario,…
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SnapPad Granted U.S. Patent
Origen RV Accessories, makers of RV SnapPad, was recently granted its U.S. patent (No. 10266158) for the “world’s only permanent…
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Arterra Taps DRG as New Aftermarket Rep Group
Arterra Distribution, the RV division of the WFCO group, has recently partnered with Dealer Resources Group (DRG) and Shepherd Sales…
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Truck Hero Acquires Backrack Truck Racks
Truck Hero has acquired Backrack, a North American manufacturer of heavy duty, truck racks for pickup trucks. The transaction terms…
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Walorski Renews Tariff Exclusion Concerns
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) this week sent Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross a second letter in as many months…
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Low RV Sales Slightly Impact Crane Co. Q1 Sales
Crane Co., a diversified manufacturer of industrial products, reported first quarter 2019 sales of $832 million, an increase of 4%…
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Briggs & Stratton Unveils New PowerSmart Inverter
Briggs & Stratton recently released the P4500 PowerSmart Series inverter generator. The new unit is equipped with CO Guard Carbon Monoxide…
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Tiffin Adds Aqua-Hot Hydronic Heating to Allegro
Tiffin Motorhomes recently debuted its much-awaited 2019 Allegro RED loaded with a host of upgraded features, including Aqua-Hot Heating Systems’…
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Hughes Autoformers Appoints Derema Group as Rep
Derema Group, a national sales and marketing agency, has announced that Hughes Autoformers appointed Derema as its national sales representatives.…
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ZG3 Expedites RV Windshield Replacement System
If all goes well, ZG3 Technology soon will be in operation far beyond Washington, Ill. This story by Steve Stein…
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Despite Positive Q1, Patrick Industries’ RV Segment Staggers
Patrick Industries has reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31. Net sales for the first quarter of…
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NTP-STAG Parent Company LKQ Sees 14% Increase in Q1
LKQ Corp. has reported record revenue for the first quarter of 2019 of $3.1 billion, an increase of 14% as…
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How to Upgrade Your Patio Space
One thing almost all RVers have in common is that they enjoy spending time outdoors. Having a dedicated patio space…
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Pacific Coachworks to Offer GlowStep Revolution
The GlowStep Revolution by Torklift will now be an option on luxury toy haulers manufactured by Pacific Coachworks. This RV…
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How Government Regulations Changed the World of Manufacturing
Editor’s Note: To read more in this series on by Mike Keller, click here and here. Growing up in a…
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Permatex Moves Headquarters to Solon, Ohio
Permatex, a leader in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has moved its business operations recently from Hartford, Conn.,…
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Pilot Sleeve Beats Competitors in Independent Test
Pilot Sleeve Polyamide wheel centering sleeves recently surpassed competitive products in an independent test of wheel centering devices for commercial…
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Camco Acquires Assets of Trac Outdoor
Camco Mfg. has acquired assets of Trac Outdoor, a manufacturer of marine outdoor products including popular brands, such as Crooked…
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Optronics Unveils Decontaminating LED Lamps
Optronics International, a manufacturer and supplier of LED vehicle lighting, has unveiled its new LED-based Purilite Light-Shield decontaminating light. It will…
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Iron Edison Releases New Lithium Battery Line
Iron Edison recently introduced a new lithium battery for solar, the 4LiFe Lithium Ion Battery. The 4LiFe Lithium Battery can…
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BOSS Audio Systems Launches Two New Subwoofers
BOSS Audio Systems has launched two new slim-fit powered subwoofers. Now shipping, the 400/800-watt, 8-inch BAB8 (MSRP $119.99), and the…
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Torklift Partners with Genesis Supreme RV
Torklift International is partnering with Genesis Supreme RV, a California-based toy hauler manufacturer, who is offering the GlowStep Revolution on…
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Lippert Elevates Faludy to Vice President
Lippert Components on Tuesday promoted Tom Faludy to vice president of global growth and strategic development. Faludy has served as…
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ASA Brings iN∙Command to Pacific Coachworks
ASA Electronics is bringing the control and convenience of iN?Command Control Systems to Pacific Coachworks fifth wheels. iN∙Command with Global…
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Maxxair Introduces SkyMaxx
Maxxair, an Airxcel brand, introduced SkyMaxx, a new innovative skylight available in two sizes, designed to offer daylight and fresh…
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NTP-STAG Welcomes Harold Import Co.
NTP-STAG welcomes Harold Import Co., a leading wholesale commercial culinary supplier, to its accessories category. Harold Import Co. has been…
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RV SnapPad Adds to Product Catalog
Origen RV Accessories has added the new SnapPad BF Product line, designed to work with Bigfoot Hydraulic leveling systems. The…
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Elkhart RV Parts Suppliers Merge
RV industry suppliers American Technology Components and KIB Electronics, both of Elkhart, have announced their merger. Former ATC owner Steve…
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Hellwig Hires Vern Kaufman as Manager
Hellwig Suspension Products, a manufacturer of towing, hauling and performance suspension products, announced that Vern Kaufman will join the Hellwig…
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Spartan to Debut Strobes-R-Us Brand
Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services, a business unit of Spartan Motors, that goes to market under the Utilimaster, Spartan Upfit…
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RV Industry Earns Innovation Awards
Several companies and individuals were honored with Innovation Awards during last week’s IDEA Week in the South Bend-Elkhart area, according…
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Furrion Named a Finalist for 2019 Webby Awards
Furrion was recently announced as a finalist for the 2019 Webby Awards. The Webby Awards receive more than 15,000 nominations…
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New York Law for RV Smoke Alarms Goes into Effect
A new law took effect in New York on April 1 that requires all solely battery-operated smoke detecting alarm devices that…
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Kleen Wash Adds to Specialty Cleaning Products
Bio-Kleen Products recently released the Bio-Kleen Kleen Wash, an exterior vehicle wash soap. Bio-Kleen Kleen Wash is a concentrated cleaner…
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Decatur Plastics to Double Footprint, Add 70 Jobs
Decatur Plastics Products, a manufacturer of custom injection-molded plastic parts and components, plans to expand its operations in Jennings County,…
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Bluetooth-connected Surge Protector Unveiled
Hughes Autoformer, a leader in voltage protection and correction, has launched the Power Watchdog EPO (emergency power off) version of…
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Garmin Releases RV-dedicated GPS Navigation
Garmin International recently unveiled the new RV 780 GPS navigator, specifically designed for RV and camping enthusiasts. The RV 780 navigator offers…
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Taking Braking Safety to a New Level
Components like RV electronic stability control have come a long way in ensuring that the trailer brakes bring the trailer…
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NTP-STAG Adds Coffee-centric Planetary Design
NTP-STAG recently added Planetary Design, producers of coffee presses, tumblers, and airtight food storage containers, to its accessories category. Based…
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LCI Promotes Adams to Oversee E-Coating Sales
Lippert Components has promoted Austin Adams to sales manager, overseeing LCI’s e-coating sales. Primarily, Adams will promote LCI’s e-coating capabilities…
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Shurhold Releases Oversized Hand Towel
Shurhold Industries recently released an oversized Water Sprite Hand Towel that is 23.5 inches by 31 inches. The Water Sprite…
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Community: WiFiRanger Gives Back to RV Family in Need
WiFiRanger is helping one family spread awareness of a rare disorder by helping them stay connected to the web and their…
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RVIA Names Three New Reps To Board
The RV Industry Association board of directors had three vacant seats to fill and appointed new leadership to these positions…
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Saflex PVB Manufacturer to Exhibit at WCX
Eastman, manufacturer of Saflex PVB interlayers, will showcase products at WCX 19: SAE World Congress Experience from April 9-11 in…
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ADCO Seeks Industry Vet for Sales Team
ADCO, a division of a Covercraft Industries, has announced that it is looking to hire an RV industry veteran to…
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Keystone Automotive Adds Clearsource
Keystone Automotive Operations has added Clearsource to its water filtration category. Clearsource manufactures water filtration systems, specifically engineered for RVs,…
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Survey: RVers Prefer Stores Over Online Shopping
Research conducted by the RV Industry Association of RV aftermarket consumers shows that buyers prefer to purchase RV parts and…
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enFocus Establishes a Shop in Elkhart
South Bend, Ind.-based enFocus has set up shop in the ETHOS Innovation Center in Elkhart. The nonprofit, which focuses on attracting talent…
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Meyer Distributing Shifts Dates for RV Mega Show
Meyer Distributing recently revised its dates for the first annual Meyer RV Mega show, which will now be held Jan.…
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ASA Electronics Debuts New Two-zone Jensen Stereo
ASA Electronics recently unveiled the Jensen JWM45 two-zone stereo. The JWM45 offers Bluetooth streaming, MP3 playback via USB, a front…
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Torklift Offers 30-day Guarantee on StableLoad
Torklift recently announced that it now offers a 30-day money-back guarantee to retail customers on all StableLoad suspension upgrades. “We…
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LGS Group Hires New General Manager
LGS Group, the distributor for InterMotive Vehicle Controls, has hired Romeo Berthier as general manager of the Elkhart, Ind., office.…
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Spark of Innovation
The late Bob Mackie was an electronics engineer whose passion for innovation led to the founding of REDARC, an Australian…
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NTP-STAG Adds InterVac Design to Appliances Category
NTP-STAG has added InterVac Design Corp. to its appliances category. InterVac produces compact and self-contained central vacuum systems that mount…
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Meyer Adds Truck Bed Storage Company Decked
Meyer recently partnered with Decked, a manufacturer of truck bed and cargo storage. “This line has been highly requested and…
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Furrion Awarded New Patent for Range Oven
Furrion has received additional intellectual property protection for its kitchen appliances in the form of U.S. patent D839,038 titled Oven.…
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LAMILUX Renews TÜV Sud Seal for Its Composites
LAMILUX reports that it has achieved top results in quality control and assurance from TÜV Süd. The independent certification service…
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Star brite Manufacturer’s Net Income Increases 7%
Ocean Bio-Chem has announced its full year and fourth quarter 2018 financial results. The company’s 2018 net income was approximately $2.8 million,…
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NTP-STAG Announces 2020 Expo Dates and Locations
NTP-STAG will be hosting its 2020 Expo at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas, Jan. 13-14. “We are returning to…
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Permatex Names Morgan National Account Manager
Permatex, which specializes in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has promoted Jeff Morgan to national account manager of…
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NTP-STAG Adds OXX, Maker of COFFEEBOXX
NTP-STAG has added OXX Inc., to its kitchen appliances category. Dedicated to manufacturing tough and rugged appliances, OXX builds heavy-duty…
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OMNOVA Laminates, Films Impacted by RV Market
OMNOVA Solutions recently reported that net sales for its first quarter were $168.9 million, down 5.5 percent from last year’s $178.7 million.…
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MB Quart Unveils New Entertainment Control Models
MB Quart recently unveiled new models at the RVX show in Salt Lake City. New model RVDVD2.0 is open for…
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Sleep Number Releases Comfortaire r3 for RVs
Sleep Number recently introduced the Comfortaire r3 bed, which is designed specifically for RVs. The r3 mattress features Sleep Number’s DualAir…
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Torklift Releases Stainless Steel StableLoad
Torklift International has released the stainless-steel StableLoad suspension upgrade. The StableLoad helps improve vehicle handling characteristics by “pre-activating” the stabilizing…
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RVcare Releases New Rubber Seal Conditioner
RVcare recently released the 3-IN-ONE RVcare Rubber Seal Conditioner to protect against the sun’s ultraviolet rays with a proprietary UV shield.…
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Garmin Releases Wireless Backup Camera
Garmin International recently released a wireless backup camera, the BC 40. The weatherproof BC 40 wirelessly pairs with a compatible…
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RV Supplier and Vendor Expo Registration Opens
Registration for the second annual RV Supplier and Vendor Expo at Open House is now open for exhibitors. The expo…
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BOSS Releases New Multimedia Head Unit
BOSS Audio Systems recently released the BVCP9685A, a double-DIN head unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The BVCP9865A comes…
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GMC, ASA Electronics Show Off Joint Venture at RVX
ASA Electronics and Chevrolet recently demoed a new smart trailer integration at the RVX show in Salt Lake City, Utah,…
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VIDEO: GMC, ASA Electronics Show Off Joint Venture at RVX
ASA Electronics and Chevrolet recently demoed a new smart trailer integration at the RVX show in Salt Lake City, Utah,…
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Torklift Releases Receiver Extension for Trucks
Torklift has released the newest edition to its heavy-duty towing line: the SuperHitch Cannon receiver extension. “Since 2017 Ford Motor…
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Australian Supplier BMPRO Opens U.S. Warehouse
An Australian supplier of control and management systems for the RV industry, BMPRO, has opened an office and warehouse in…
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MITO Corp. Promotes Counsellor and Tucker
MITO Corp. recently promoted Obadiah Counsellor and Amber Tucker into integral leadership team/support roles. An employee at MITO since 2017, Tucker…
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Bristol Wood Panel Manufacturer to Create 100 Jobs
The owners of Great Lakes Forest Products, an Elkhart-based lumber manufacturing business, announced plans to establish a new sister company…
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Patrick Board Appointees Include Whirlpool VP
Patrick Industries recently appointed Pamela Klyn, Derrick Mayes and Denis Suggs to its board of directors. Klyn, 48, is the senior VP in the Global Product…
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Southco Releases New Counterbalance Hinge
Southco recently introduced a new counterbalance hinge that neutralizes the weight of heavy panels and lids, providing positioning control for…
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