Month: November 2013

(Nov. 6, 2013) -- The Indiana Daily Student writes that Mickey Fearn, former National Park Service Deputy Director for Communications and Community, gave a speech Monday, exploring outdoor recreation participation among African-American students at Indiana University.

(Nov. 6, 2013) -- Three Salem-based Oregon State Police troopers will receive the Oregon Peace Officers Association's "Medal of Honor" on Friday for their response in February to a shooter incident at Silver Spur RV Park in Silverton, reports the Statesman Journal.

(Nov. 6, 2013) -- If you love the look of the VW van, this creative and fun trailer is for you, states a press release from Dub Box USA. One year into production and they have sold dozens as campers and as food carts.

(Nov. 6, 2013) -- “This acquisition is in direct alignment with our strategy to grow the digital marketing services side of the business. Duo Web Solutions’ proven social media services, including reputation management and SEM services will now be available to dealers, distributors and manufacturers in all the verticals we serve,” said Oliver.

Liquid Propane Systems, the second course in the Fall RV Technician Distance Learning semester, begins Nov. 11 and runs through Dec. 15. According to a press release, the program, overseen by Northampton Community College and the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA), allows students to gain an in-depth understanding of recreation vehicle maintenance with intensive, [...]

It’s been a year of change at Thor Industries Inc. as the company has refocused its efforts on the RV business. The South Bend (Ind.) Tribune reported that the company took another step in that direction last week by announcing that it had acquired the assets of Bison Coach, a specialty trailer manufacturer, from an [...]

Mishawaka, Ind.-based AM General Mobility Ventures has started calling both salaried and hourly employees back to work to produce the MV-1. As reported by the South Bend Tribune, Mobility Ventures produces the MV-1 — the only American-built vehicle specifically designed from the ground up to meet or exceed the needs of wheelchair passengers and the [...]

Dexter Axle Co., a leading manufacturer of trailer axles and trailer brakes for over 50 years, announced it has successfully completed the ISO 9001:2008 certification process.  According to a press release, this certification is a “positive confirmation of Dexter’s quality commitment to its customers.” All of the audits were completed without a single nonconformity, which [...]

ARI Network Services, a leading provider of website, software and data solutions, announced today (Nov. 5) that it acquired Duo Web Solutions, a provider of social media and online marketing services for the powersports industry. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “This acquisition is in direct alignment with our strategy to grow the digital [...]

Tom Raper, philanthropist and former owner of  Tom Raper’s RV, has established an endowed scholarship fund for Ivy Tech Community College’s Richmond, Ind., campus. According to a press release, Raper finalized the gift during a signing ceremony at Ivy Tech’s Indianapolis location. Steve Tincher, chancellor of Ivy Tech’s Richmond region, said, “This scholarship endowment is [...]