Month: April 2014

Drew Industries Inc. today (April 11) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components Inc., has entered into a six-year aluminum extrusion supply agreement with Dallas-based Atrium Windows and Doors Inc. Concurrently, Lippert Components sold certain of its aluminum extrusion assets to Atrium. “Extruded aluminum is a key raw material for us, and identifying a strong supplier […]

IHS Inc., a global source of critical data and analytics for the automotive industry, is making its first incursion into the RV marketplace. The Colorado-based company last summer acquired R.L. Polk & Co, another recognized leader in the automotive information industry, and incorporated it into IHS Automotive. With the addition of Polk, including its CARFAX […]

(April 11, 2014) -- Angie Williams and Kim Kavanagh, will discuss what is appropriate and legal for individual RV and automotive work bays, and how to bring them into compliance to create a positive and productive atmosphere at any dealership.

A free webinar will bring dealers up to speed on HR rules and regulations relating to automotive and RV work bays. The webinar, provided to dealers by the Mike Molino RV Learning Center through a partnership with KPA, is slated for noon EDT on April 17. RV dealers’ participation in the free, live event helps […]

(April 11, 2014) -- Bailey of Bristol has reported sales growth for its motorhome range, with a year-on-year increase of 7.5%.

(April 11, 2014) -- Spinney Motorhomes have made their second sale to one of the nation's favorite soaps, Coronation Street. The Auto-Trailer Frontier Scout will be featured on the show as a character's motorhome.

Hickory, N.C.-based HSM, a global manufacturer of components and provider of integrated solutions, is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. According to a press release, the company’s 70-year history has been marked by innovation and growth, as it has transformed from a components supplier to an international provider of high-value solutions, culminating in a complete rebrand […]

(April 10, 2014) -- Underway in Congress is a possible revamping of guidelines spelled out under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA) of 2004, which governs recreation fees that concessionaires and the federal government can charge on federally managed lands.

(April 11, 2014) -- Bryan, Tex. parks and recreation department is gearing up to turn Austin's Colony Park into a campground this weekend for the ninth annual Family Camp Out.

(April 11, 2014) -- Five Umpqua Community College engineering students surveyed the land for a campground at Mildred Kanipe Memorial Park, Ore. which Douglas County officials hope will be self-sustaining.