Month: July 2012

(July 19, 2012) -- "The rise in initial claims in the latest week, which also happened to coincide with the payroll employment survey week for July, confirmed that much of the outsized drop in the previous week likely reflected difficulties seasonally adjusting the data rather than underlying improvement," said Janzen. "This volatility will likely continue to affect the data in coming weeks with a ‘clean’ reading not likely to be released until August."

(July 19, 2012) -- “Now that Congress has granted the FTC increased enforcement and investigative powers, it’s a good time for dealers to review their compliance obligations and to hear about where the FTC will likely investigate going forward in areas such as spot deliveries and dealer participation in financing,” Richardson said.

(July 19, 2012) -- Cummins Inc. announced yesterday that it has completed the acquisition of the emission control assets of Hilite International in Marktheidenfeld, Germany. The Hilite assets are now part of Cummins Emission Solution (CES).

(July 19, 2012) -- Spartan Motors, Inc. will announce its second quarter 2012 results prior to the market opening on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012. The Company will also host a webcast of its conference call on the same day at 10 a.m. ET.

(July 19, 2012) -- Four hunters were fined $5,600 after a moose was shot from the top of an RV in Bayfield Township, the Sault Star reported. All four people pled guilty to the charges and were fined between $400 and $2,585 based on their role in the incident. One was suspended from hunting for one year.

(July 19, 2012) -- Participants simply need to “like” LVM Resort’s Facebook page and submit in a few words as to why they would like a serene getaway. One Class A RVer will be randomly selected as the lucky winner to receive three free nights at LVM Resort, two show tickets for La Reve at the Wynn and two certificates for a one-hour massage at Elements Therapeutic Massage, a prize worth $600.

(July 19, 2012) -- Drew Industries Incorporated will release its second quarter 2012 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012. Drew Industries also will host a conference call on Aug. 2 at 11 a.m. ET to discuss its results and other business matters.

(July 18, 2012) -- Martin currently serves as RV senior group president. As chief operating officer, all of the RV company presidents will continue reporting to him, as well as Andrew Imanse, bus group president, and Ken Julian, vice president of human resources. Martin will continue to report to Peter Orthwein, Thor's chairman and CEO.

(July 18, 2012) -- The new 33.2 model is targeted to satisfy first-time diesel pusher buyers and seasoned veterans looking for luxury in a smaller space, while the 33.3 model bunk house provides exceptional sleeping capacity for the family with bunk beds, according to a press release.

(July 18, 2012) -- On July 16, Turquoise Hills Golf and RV in Benson terminated operations and closed its doors, leaving about 25 people without jobs, reports the Benson News Sun.