Month: September 2013

(Sept. 24, 2013) -- At the next dealer training webinar sponsored by the RV Aftermarket Association, Randy Fisher, Torklift International's national sales manager, will provide training on their new products and answer dealer questions to help maximize profit potential.

(Sept. 24, 2013) -- “The company started exporting in 2005 and now their products are sold in Canada, Germany, Australia, Japan, Sweden, Dubai, Spain, Britain and Belgium. Russia will be Torklift’s newest market this year. It’s a remarkable spirit that is exhibited there," said Drewel.

Sept. 24, 2013) -- “We are very excited to introduce our waste tank venting technology to the Mobile Event Restroom and specialty trailer market,” said Cravens. “It’s  a win/win/win for JAG Mobile Solutions, their worldwide commercial customer base and 360 Products.”

(Sept. 24, 2013) -- "Sales have been choppy in recent months, in part due to severe flooding in Alberta and a construction strike in Quebec that appeared to disrupt activity in June," said Janzen. "Despite the monthly volatility, however, the volume of sales in July reported today was still an annualized 0.7 percent above its second-quarter 2013 average.

(Sept. 24, 2013) -- “Consumer confidence decreased in September as concerns about the short-term outlook for both jobs and earnings resurfaced, while expectations for future business conditions were little changed," said Franco. "Consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions, however, was more positive. While overall economic conditions appear to have moderately improved, consumers are uncertain that the momentum can be sustained in the months ahead.”

(Sept. 24, 2013) -- This seminar, which takes place Oct. 2 from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m., is designed to get dealers to refocus on key profit centers in their F&I department and make sure they have all the tools necessary for success, a press release noted.

(Sept. 24, 2013) -- "Outdoor living with an RV used to mean dry, dusty roads at campers' favorite parks, KOA’s and beachside parking lots," said Hartman. "We have given RV enthusiasts an opportunity for a lush, green lawn wherever and whenever they travel."

(Sept. 24, 2013) -- The Story County Conservation is inviting all ghouls, goblins and fun costumes out to Breezy Bay Campground in Hickory Grove Park on Friday for a little pre-Halloween fun, reports whotv.com.

(Sept. 24, 2013) -- The long journey of the Volkswagen (VW) campervan is coming to an end, writes Sky News. The company is to cease production in Brazil - the last place in the world still producing the iconic "bus" as it is known - at the end of the year.

(Sept. 24, 2013) -- DenPubs reports that on Friday, Sept. 13, members of the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a permit for the expansion of the Barber Homestead Campground in Westport.