Month: November 2013

(Nov. 21, 2013) -- Nearly 100 KOA campground owners and managers from throughout North America spent their first day at the KOA Convention planting more than 3,000 tree seedlings near Bastrop, Texas. Two years ago, the area was devastated by the Bastrop County Complex Fire, which burned 34,000 acres of land, destroyed 1,600 homes and killed two people.

(Nov. 21, 2013) -- All natural and made with chemical free components, Green Light Fire Bag is manufactured in the United States by employing persons with varying developmental disabilities. It is an official product of Kampgrounds of America.

Cequent Performance Products (CPP) has expanded its presence in the Western Hemisphere through the acquisition of DHF Automotive Solutions, a leading Brazilian aftermarket supplier. The company has manufactured and distributed automotive hitching and accessory products for more than 15 years. “We have great expectations of this business, our second investment in Brazil. The Brazilian market [...]

Winnebago Industries Inc. is planning to expand its manufacturing footprint to nearby Lake Mills, Iowa. Winnebago and the city of Lake Mills have come to an agreement on the five-year lease of the 100,000-square-foot plant formerly owned and operated by Cummins Filtration. The Lake Mills facility will be used for the production of Winnebago’s Class [...]

Goshen, Ind., City Council members voted on second reading to approve an annexation agreement with Lippert Components Inc. involving a 56-acre plot of land. Lippert, a supplier serving the recreational vehicle, manufactured housing and cargo/horse trailer industries, reportedly will develop the property for company uses. The two-parcel plot of land is located north of C.R. 40, [...]

Eugene, Ore.-based Industrial Finishes announced the hiring of Andy Lertola as a sales representative. According to a press release, Lertola comes to Industrial Finishes from Postle Distributors and has many years of experience in the RV industry. He was employed by Patrick Industries for 20 years and will continue to focus on the RV industry [...]

Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp. announced it has named Bob Rogers as director of marketing. According to a press release, Rogers brings 25 years of marketing, sales and product background to Lance, including experience in the automotive, RV and motorsports industries with Nissan, Fleetwood RV Inc. and Kawasaki. “I am honored and excited to be returning [...]

The owner of an Arkansas recreational vehicle dealership has filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil, among others, as result of a March 29 oil spill, which the owner says resulted in a steep decline in business. The suit was filed by Mayflower RV in Faulkner County Circuit Court. The suit names ExxonMobil, Mobil Pipeline Co., ExxonMobil [...]

(Nov. 20, 2013) -- “This mobile app makes it easier than ever to plan your visit to a national forest or grassland,” said Tidwell. “By putting important forest information right at your fingertips, it will encourage more Americans to get outside and explore their forests.”

(Nov. 20, 2013) -- On Tuesday, Goshen City Council members voted to approve an annexation agreement with Lippert Components Manufacturing Inc. involving a 56-acre plot of land, reports Goshen News.