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RV Tech Institute Seeking Executive Director
With the development of the RV Technical Institute underway, the search has officially commenced to find the future leader of the institute…
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Acuva Purifier Receives Class B Certification
Acuva Technologies, a leader in UV-LED drinking water purification technology, recently received NSF/ANSI 55 Class B Certification. Acuva’s Eco 1.5…
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Community: Dometic and Habitat for Humanity Partner
Dometic held its second annual Habitat for Humanity build on Wednesday, Aug. 22. Last year, Dometic held a panel build for…
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Airxcel Cleared of $2.2 Million Liability in Burn Case
A Fulton County, Ga., jury said Airxcel, a company that manufactured a range cover installed in a RV, bore no…
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Girard Group to Display Latest Products at Open House
Girard Group will be displaying the latest in its line of shade products and tankless technology during Elkhart’s Open House.…
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Flexsteel Reports Slight Decrease in Q4
Flexsteel Industries has reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year-to-date financial results, showing net sales were $113.1 million, down 3.7…
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Garmin and Fusion Unveil New Infotainment System
Garmin International recently introduced the new RV-IN501 touchscreen infotainment system for motorized RVs. The system packs an edge-to-edge, 15-inch integrated…
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A Clear Advantage
Glass and windows seem to go together like pen and paper, like peanut butter and jelly or like lock and…
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RV Technical Institute Makes First New Hire
The RV Technical Institute has continued its rapid buildout with the addition of its first new member to the team. Trainer…
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Sika Introduces Sound-Deadening Underbody Coating
Sika Corp., a supplier of adhesive and sealant solutions, recently introduced the Sikagard-6682 sound-deadening and anti-chip underbody coating. Sikagard-6682 is…
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Meyer Makes Quake LED Available Next-Day
Colorado-based Quake LED recently announced that its LED lighting is now available through Meyer Distributing. Jobber shops across the country…
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Meyer Adds Stowe Cargo Systems
Meyer Distributing has added Stowe Cargo Systems to its line card. “Many truck owners use their trucks for multiple reasons,”…
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SmartPlug Expands Manufacturing by 400 Percent
SmartPlug Systems has expanded its manufacturing footprint by more than 400 percent, a result of increasing consumer demand and preparation…
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NTP-STAG Adds Stellar Innovative Products
NTP-STAG has added Stellar Innovative Products to its LP gas category. Stellar Innovative Products was founded in 2016, and is…
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Metra Electronics Wins Top Vendor Award
Metra Electronics, a leading manufacturer of aftermarket automotive solutions, received the Mobile Electronics Industry Award for 2018 Top Vendor –…
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Community: LCI Holds First Soccer Tournament
Lippert Components employees in the hundreds were brought together under the unifying banner of sport Saturday for the company’s first…
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NTP-STAG Adds Ruggable to Accessories Category
NTP-STAG has added Ruggable to its interior accessories category, a two-piece system featuring a washable rug cover and detachable non-slip…
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Camping World Now Carrying WoBLR Leveler
RV Intelligence recently announced that Camping World is now carrying the WoBLR, a level-measuring tool that pairs to a smartphone,…
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Canada and U.S. Negatively Impacted by Steel Tariffs
Canadian manufacturers who grew up in Canada-U.S. free-trade peacetime are quickly learning about tariff complexities — and pain — as…
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Dometic Appoints New President of Region EMEA
Dometic has appointed Peter Kruk as president of the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region. Kruk joins Dometic from Stoneridge,…
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U.S. Steel Unveils Major Upgrades in Gary, Ind.
Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson joined David B. Burritt, president and CEO of U.S. Steel…
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Airstream Using CZone Controls for Smart RVs
CZone, a leader in digital control and monitoring, has partnered with Airstream to become its exclusive supplier of digital switching…
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Fastway Introduces a Solid Steel Ball Mount
Fastway Trailer Products recently introduced the Solid Steel Ball Mount (SSBM), the newest addition in the Fastway Flash ball mount line.…
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W.L. Hamlet Associates Offering Tech Classes
W.L. Hamlet Associates recently launched four-hour, accredited RV Industry Association field training classes for Dicor roofing and sidewall repair products…
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Winegard Tuned in to the RV Market
When John Winegard started his TV antenna business in earnest in 1954, telephones came with party lines, Russia’s Sputnik satellite…
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Gallery: RVIA Names Aftermarket Winners for 2018
The RV Industry Association’s Aftermarket Committee bestowed several awards upon its members Tuesday evening, during the group’s Executive Conference in…
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LCI Promotes Past NFL Player to General Manager
Lippert Components recently promoted Braxston Cave from assistant general manager to general manager of LCI’s RV products division. The products…
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KING Introduces Two New DISH Antennas
KING recently introduced two automatic satellite TV antennas that view both Western and Eastern satellites for DISH programming. The new…
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Derema Group to Rep FIRMAN Power Equipment
Derema Group, a national sales and marketing agency in the marine, RV and outdoor markets, has announced that FIRMAN Power…
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Zamp Solar Training Program Begins in September
Zamp Solar and Cirrus Solutions have announced the initial training schedule for its Zamp Solar Technician Training program in partnership…
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RVIA Survey Shows What Buyers Value Most in Brick & Mortar Stores and Online
The RV Industry Association has released a first-of-its-kind Aftermarket Parts and Accessories Customer Survey revealing key buying habits of RVers…
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Thetford Introduces New Fittings for Titan
Thetford recently introduced two new fittings for its Titan Sewer Hose system that will make it easier to use in…
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RV SnapPad Signs Exclusivity Deal with Dealership
Origen RV Accessories, parent company to RV SnapPad, has partnered with McClain’s RV Supercenters to be the exclusive seller of…
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Ocean Bio-Chem’s Income Increases 18 Percent
Ocean Bio-Chem, parent company of Star brite, has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2018, showing a…
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LCI Promotes Ries to VP of RV Products
Lippert Components has promoted John Ries to vice president of RV products. Ries was most recently general manager of LCI’s…
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Stone Vos Announces New Division
Brooksville, Fla.-based Stone Vos recently expanded its product offerings by adding a new division. A leader in aftermarket RV awning…
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Transfer Flow Releases New Fuel Tanks
Transfer Flow has released a trio of in-bed auxiliary tanks with patented recessed cover boxes for 1999 to 2018 Ford…
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Brunswick Buys Global Marine & Mobile
Brunswick Corp., parent company of Land ’N’ Sea, recently completed its acquisition of Power Products – Global Marine & Mobile…
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Majestic Launches New LED TV
Majestic Electronics recently released a 12-volt, 32-inch LED TV called the Majestic LED323GS, which has been engineered specifically for the 12-volt…
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TexTrail to Sponsor NATDA Trade Show
The North American Trailer Dealers Association is welcoming back TexTrail Trailer Parts in a multi-sponsorship capacity for the 2018 NATDA…
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Senators Introduce Bill to Reform the National Security Tariff Process
Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Doug Jones (D-AL) recently introduced a bill to reform the national security…
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IOTA Relocating its Ohio Warehouse
Beginning Aug. 15, IOTA will be transitioning its Columbus, Ohio, shipping operations to expanded facilities in nearby Newark, Ohio. The supplier…
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Horizon Global Announces Training for Hershey Expo
REESE, Tekonsha, and BULLDOG will again participate in the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA) show, held at the Giant Center in…
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Dometic to Host BBQ and Music Events at Open House
Dometic will be hosting events for RV dealers, distributors, OEMs, and media during the Elkhart Open House week. To kick off…
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AquaGo Now Standard on Riverstone Luxury Fivers
Truma recently announced that Riverstone luxury fifth wheels will now include the Truma AquaGo Comfort as a standard feature. Riverstone…
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Advantage PressurePro Releases PressurePro FX
Advantage PressurePro has released a TPM solution designed specifically for towing applications called the FX. “As originals in TPMS, we’ve…
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Active RV Upholstery Center Adds 11 New Colors
Active RV Upholstery Center in Yuma, Ariz., has expanded its extensive RV product line, offering 11 new colors for its…
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Azdel Onboard Offers Plywood Alternatives
Composite materials made by Hanwha Azdel, located in Forest, Va., with its commercial applications center in Warren, Mich., are products…
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LCI Reports 25 Percent Net Sales Increase
LCI Industries has reported its second quarter results for 2018 showing net sales of $684 million, a 25 percent year-over-year…
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Meyer Adds MAGLITE Flashlights and Accessories
Meyer Distributing has partnered with Mag Instruments. Based in Ontario, Calif., Mag Instrument manufactures the iconic MAGLITE line of flashlights.…
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Covercraft Acquires Marathon Seat Covers
Covercraft Industries recently acquired Marathon Seat Covers, a manufacturer of custom-fit seat covers for the automotive industry. This latest acquisition…
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Timbren Industries Introduces New SES Kit
Timbren Industries, based in Toronto, Canada, recently introduced a Timbren SES upgrade – part No. GMRCK15MR for the rear suspension…
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Supplier Releases Solution for Electrical Installs
Advanced Accessory Concepts recently released the Trigger Six Shooter Wireless Accessories Controller which adds convenience to the process of wiring…
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VIDEO: Tank Blaster Side-by-Side Test
In February, Thetford Corp. introduced the Tank Blaster, which helps prevent RV black and gray holding tank build-up. Tank Blaster…
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Truma Hires John Jambor as New Head of Marketing
Truma has hired John Jambor as the company’s head of marketing. Jambor will be responsible for the leadership of the…
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Dometic Launches Redesigned Cooktops and Ranges
Dometic has announced that its improved ranges and cooktops are now available. In the improved line-up, every stove top has a…
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New TecNiq Hires Include National Sales Manager
TecNiq, a leader in LED lighting, has hired Terri Thornton and Darryl Lanier as sales associates for the light duty…
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Trends: Dometic Brand Ambassadors Visit Elkhart
A German couple who are putting some high-end camping supplies through their paces on an American road trip stopped by…
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Sigma Switches Founder Daniel Rothbauer Dies at 77
Daniel A. Rothbauer, 77, of South Bend, Ind., passed away Tuesday, July 24, at Memorial Hospital. This story appeared in…
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Star brite Acquires Snappy Marine
Star brite, a subsidiary of Ocean Bio-Chem, has announced the acquisition of Snappy Marine, a leading distributor of teak care…
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Patrick Reports RV-based Revenue Increased by 41 Percent
Patrick Industries has reported its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended July 1. Net sales for the…
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RV Tech Institute to Beta Test Curriculum in November
A flurry of planning and activity has taken place since the RV Industry Association board of directors approved and the…
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LKQ has Record Revenue for Second Quarter
LKQ Corp., parent company of Keystone Automotive, which owns RV parts and accessories distributor NTP-Stag, reported record revenue for the…
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Norcold Offers Manufacturer Rebate on Fridges
Earlier this year, Norcold introduced the new Polar Series of RV refrigerators, which employs state-of-the-art technology. Now Norcold is offering…
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CURT to Expand Hitch Production, Shift Operations
CURT is expanding its hitch manufacturing capacity in Eau Claire, Wis., and consolidating Eau Claire and Philippines electrical manufacturing operations…
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Winegard’s New Auto-Acquire Satellite is Out Now
Winegard begins shipping the Carryout G3, DirecTV, auto-acquire satellite antenna. The sleek and lightweight design, and increased signal strength, makes…
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Covercraft Names Henson as VP of Finance
Covercraft Industries has announced Donna Henson as VP of finance. Previously, Henson operated as the company’s controller from 2013 to 2017.…
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Tuffy Debuts New Underseat Lockbox
Tuffy Security Products has introduced a high security lockbox created to fit under the rear bench seat of 2015 to…
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Walorski: Tariff Exclusion Process Is Broken
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) recently renewed calls for the Commerce Department to fix the broken exclusion process for steel and aluminum…
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Universal Trailer Sells Cargo Group Division
Universal Trailer will sell its Cargo Group Division (UTCCG) made up of the Haulmark, Wells Cargo, and UltraLav trailer brands…
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Crane’s Second Quarter Sales Increase 21 Percent
Crane Co. has reported second quarter sales for 2018 were a record $851 million, an increase of 21 percent compared…
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Three Companies Team Up for Water Purification
W.S. Darley, a leader in firefighting equipment and pumps, Ozotech, a manufacturer of activated oxygen/ozone generating equipment, and No Dirty…
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Superior Industries Finds Interim Finance Handler
Superior Industries International, an aluminum wheel supplier for OEMs and the European aftermarket, recently appointed Michael R. Elia to be…
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Transfer Flow Unveils New Fuel Tank System
Transfer Flow recently introduced a 40-gallon in-bed auxiliary fuel tank system for the 2018 diesel Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon.…
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Meet New Freightliner CEO Jeff Sather
In January, Daimler Trucks North America appointed Jeff Sather as the new CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. After six…
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No Dirty Water on Hand at Denver Show
No Dirty Water, a leader in portable activated oxygen/ozone-based water purification systems, today announced the introduction of the “Feelin’ Good”…
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Dometic Sees a 33 Percent Increase in Net Sales
Dometic recently reported its second quarter 2018 results showing total net sales of SEK $5.2 billion, an increase of 33…
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Spartan Motors Gets New VP of Aftermarket
Spartan Motors has announced that Kurt Beyer has joined as the VP of aftermarket, which includes functions such as aftermarket parts sales…
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Dicor Names New Division General Manager
Dicor Corp., a division of Airxcel, has appointed Craig Weddle as MCD and United Shade general manager. Weddle was previously…
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Boyd Group Opens New Collision Repair Center
The Boyd Group recently opened a collision repair center in Elkhart, Ind. The center previously operated as Duncan RV Repair.…
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OnCommand Connection Integrates Fleetsoft Solution
OnCommand Connection Advanced Remote Diagnostics has been integrated with the software of Fleetsoft, a provider of fleet maintenance and inventory management…
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Beijing RV Show Reports 89 Percent Satisfaction Rating from Vendors
With 700 exhibitors showcasing 450 vehicles on 376,700 square feet of exhibit space to 22,193 visitors from 20 countries, the…
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Multiple Countries to Testify Against Trump Admin
The European Union, Japan, Canada, Mexico, along with automotive trade groups, Volkswagen AG, and the UAW are among those scheduled…
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Roadmaster Launches FitMaster Towing Sales Tool
Roadmaster recently released a new, web-based interactive sales tool called FitMaster. “FitMaster is a visual representation of all the towing…
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Active RV Upholstery Center Expands Product Lines
Active RV Upholstery Center in Yuma, Ariz., has expanded its RV product lines. The company now offers a high-quality furniture…
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NTP-STAG Named Expo Silver Partner
The RV Dealers Association, the National RV Dealers Association, has announced that NTP-STAG is returning as a Silver Partner of…
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Urgent.ly Roadside Assistance Partners with Tredit
Urgent.ly Roadside Assistance, a digital roadside assistance platform, has partnered with Tredit Tire and Wheel Company, a distributor of tires to…
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Rep. Kevin Brady: Trump Must End Trade Fight
President Donald Trump faced unusually blunt criticism from within his own party, as one of the U.S. House’s top lawmakers…
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Truma Techs Offering AquaGo Installs at Rally
For the fourth consecutive year, Truma will be at the Winnebago Grand National Rally, which runs Monday, July 23, to…
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Air Lift Unveils New Wireless Compressor System
Air Lift has redesigned its popular WirelessONE on-board air compressor system, making it possible to level out a vehicle on…
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Dometic Celebrity Chef Headed to FMCA Con
Dometic will be supporting the FMCA Convention and RV Expo in Gillette, Wyo., July 18 to 21 at booth No. 453-459…
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Demco Announces New Retail Price Policy
Dethmers Mfg. (Demco), a manufacturer of RV towing equipment, has announced the adoption of a retail price policy this week…
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Lawsuit Filed to Fight Trump’s Tariffs
The American Institute for International Steel filed a lawsuit last week in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New…
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Meyer Adds Girard Products
Meyer Distributing has added Girard Products to its extensive lineup. “This is a line that our customers have been asking…
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Important Dates to Know for Aftermarket Conference
The annual RV Aftermarket Executive Conference will be hosted in Bonita Springs, Fla., next month at the Hyatt Regency Coconut…
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Optronics Expands LED Light Bar Family
Optronics International recently introduced five LED Light Bars, increasing the product line to eight. The new lamps include two 3-inch…
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CURT Group’s Luverne and UWS Celebrate Anniversaries
CURT Group’s Luverne, a manufacturer of truck, commercial van and SUV accessories, is celebrating 55 years, as well as UWS…
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CURT Celebrates 25 Years of Manufacturing
CURT is celebrating 25 years of business. Founded in 1993 by Curt Tambornino, its first products were trailer balls and…
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Meyer Adds Auto Antlers to Line
Meyer Distributing will now be offering the complete product line of Auto Antlers. “We have been in talks with the…
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Robots Considered to Fix Elkhart Workforce Problem
In Elkhart County, and especially in the RV industry, there’s a lot of vacant jobs that need filled. “What we’re…
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