Month: December 2013

(December 11, 2013) -- James and Diane Korte who run Kortes Bar and Grill will now also operate the Welcome Campground.in Welcome Minn.

Global Caravan Technologies Inc. (GCT), Speedway, Ind., announced today (Dec. 11) the release of artist’s concepts for the CR-Series and upcoming launch of the CR-1 Carbon. According to a press release, the CR-1 Carbon RV is the world’s first RV to feature extensive carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) technology , and is designed with global collaborations. The artist’s renderings [...]

(December 11, 2013) -- General Motors Co. named Mary Barra to succeed Dan Akerson as chief executive officer, making her the first female CEO in the global automotive industry.

(Dec. 10, 2013) -- “While other competitors in the onboard AC power niche are either up for sale, importing products with brand labels or struggling for survival, Xantrex has emerged from the recession in a powerful position of strength as the most reliable and bankable brand in the AC power category,” said Gaudet.

(Dec. 10, 2013) -- A complete and full-text press release discussing the financial results for the company's first quarter of fiscal 2014 ended Nov. 30 will be available no earlier than 6 a.m. Central Time. The company will also host a conference call Dec. 19 at 9 a.m. Central Time (CT) to discuss the financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2014.

(Dec. 10, 2013) -- After a one-year stint at the Boston Convention and Exposition Center, the Expo is already ranked seventh in a list of trade shows and conferences in Boston, according to BizBash, a trade magazine. Emboldened by the response in 2013, organizers set their sights on attracting huge numbers by transforming the event from an RV display to an outdoors show within a year or two.

Tim Solso, former CEO of engine maker Cummins Inc., who will become nonexecutive chairman of General Motors in January. Automotive News reported that in his 12 years as CEO and chairman of Columbus, Ind.-based Cummins, Solso doubled sales, regained the company’s investment-grade credit rating and reduced its debt. He promoted more widespread adoption of clean-diesel engines [...]

Bristol, Ind.-based LOOK Trailers announced the recent launch of newly developed websites for all its cargo trailer brands that include LOOK, Pace American, Cargo Express and Everlite, According to a press release, the new websites feature a simple, clean template and user-friendly navigation. Designed with the retail customer in mind, the websites offer visitors several [...]

Winnebago Industries Inc. will issue financials for its fiscal 2014 first quarter, ended Nov. 30, on Dec. 19. The report will be available no earlier than 6 a.m. CST in the “Investor Relations” section of the company’s website at www.winnebagoind.com/investor.html . Winnebago will also host a conference call on Dec. 19 at 9 a.m. CST to discuss the [...]

(Dec. 10, 2013) -- Tracie Nord, who was hired as the director of sales, will focus on expanding the market for AmeriCam’s range of TrailerView camera systems for RVs and trailers. In her role as a sales executive for AmeriCam, Kate Stevenson will promote and sell vehicle camera systems to RV dealers and consumers.