Month: April 2014

(April 17, 2014) -- With more than 200 customers attending the event, 10 major suppliers showcasing their products during the night and demo vehicles on place, the event was a great occasion for a greet and meet between shop owners, major suppliers of the industry and the distributor, said Loiselle.

(April 17, 2014) -- "While there were a number of reasons cited, the main theme from the employers came down to three main points: the quality of the workforce, the cost of doing business, and the proximity to customers, suppliers, and transportation assets," said Gillenwater.

(April 16, 2014) -- Jayco announced today that Tadd Jenkins is rejoining the company as President of the Jayco Motorhome Group and will assume his new position on May 5. Jenkins will have responsibility for Entegra Coach and Jayco motorized products.

(April 17, 2014) -- The analysis shows 36 percent of total RV sales made by Go RVing prospects are made within 90 days of the lead entering the system. A total of 53 percent are made within 180 days. "When combined, the total purchase rate for Go RVing leads was 2.34 percent," said Ingrassia.

(April 17, 2014) -- "These dealers are simply the best in the industry and have a proven commitment to provide excellent customer service to our retail customers," said Degnan. "They have a knowledgeable sales staff, qualified service technicians and quality warranty and after-market service support for customers."

Swift follow-up is the key to getting the highest return on Go RVing leads, according to a sales match analysis by global data and marketing solutions firm IHS Automotive, which incorporated Polk into its business last year. According to a press release, the analysis shows 36% of total RV sales made by Go RVing prospects […]

Winnebago Industries Inc. announced its Circle of Excellence dealerships for 2013 as part of this week’s Dealer Days event in Las Vegas. In a tradition that began in 1986, Winnebago recognized dealers for “excellence in customer satisfaction as it relates to the customers’ sales and service experience,” according to a press release. This year, 102 […]

ERT/Danzy Distributors marked the grand opening of its new warehouse in Calgary, Alberta, on April 10 with over 200 customers attending the event and 10 major suppliers showcasing products along with demo vehicles. “The event was a great occasion for a greet-and-meet between shop owners, major suppliers of the industry and the distributor,” said Danzy […]

This week’s segment of “RV Capital Talk,” travels to Saskatoon, Canada-based PleasureWay Industries Ltd. and meets with Dean Rumpel, president and CEO, to learn about the company and its line of Class B Motorhomes. The airing includes a behind-the-scenes look at the factory and what goes into building their popular motorhomes. To view the video […]

Jayco Inc. announced today that Tadd Jenkins is rejoining the company as president of the Jayco Motorhome Group, effective May 5. According to a press release, Jenkins will have responsibility for Entegra Coach and Jayco motorized products. Jenkins was formerly vice president of sales for Jayco’s motorized operations, stepping away last year to reportedly purchase a Chevrolet […]