Month: June 2014

Goshen, Ind.-based Dutchmen Manufacturing Inc. has named Mike Scheetz product manager for its Aspen Trail travel trailer division. According to a press release, Scheetz will be responsible for Aspen Trail product development and expanding market penetration and dealer relationships throughout the United States and Canada. “Mike will be an integral part of Aspen Trail’s continued, […]

For the third straight year, Keystone RV Co. will again welcome Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County to a weekend of RV camping at Twin Mills Camping Resort, June 20-22.  The Kamp Keystone event will offer children (‘Littles’) and their mentors (‘Bigs’) the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in comfort through the use of six […]

Drew Industries Inc. today (June 16) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Lippert Components Inc. has acquired the RV interests of Actuant Corp. Under the Power Gear and Kwikee brands, Actuant manufactures leveling systems, slideout mechanisms and steps primarily for the motorhome market. According to a news release, sales of the acquired business for the 12 months, ended May […]

The deadline on applications for the Mike Molino RV Learning Center’s scholarship program has been extended to June 30. Deserving college undergraduates majoring in business, finance, economics, accounting or other RV industry-related subjects are eligible to apply for the $2,500 award. According to a press release, one factor that’s considered when awarding the scholarship is […]

(June 16, 2014) -- Thomas will be responsible for marketing activities in the United States for the hunting, camping and outdoor living business segments. He is a marketing veteran having held posts with organizations such as Volvo-Penta, Continental Airlines and Invisible Fence.

(June 16, 2014) -- "We expect additional benefits from following ISO 14001:2004, e.g. reduced cost of waste management, savings in consumption of energy and materials, lower distribution costs and an improved corporate image among regulators, customers and the public," said Podesser.

A big investment by the city of Lake Mills, Iowa,  began paying off for both the community and for Winnebago Industries Inc. when the area’s largest employer opened its newest plant last February. The Mason City Globe Gazette reported that Cummins Filtration downsized its Lake Mills operation beginning in 2009 and soon placed one of its […]

The RV industry in Indiana’s Elkhart County appears to be bouncing back. According to the recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), April shipment numbers are the highest they’ve been for that month in seven years. RV companies are putting hundreds of people back to work, but are those employees being set up to fail in another recession? […]

In a bipartisan vote, the House Financial Services Committee sought to turn back an effort by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to eliminate dealers’ flexibility to discount the interest rate offered to vehicle buyers. The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) reported in its RV Executive Today newsletter that the Bureau Guidance Transparency Act (HR. […]

Winnebago Industries Inc. was the recipient of the Iowa Job Honor Awards, a new initiative aimed at recognizing Iowans who have overcome significant barriers to employment.  Kyle Horn, founder and director of the awards, describes his motivation to launch the initiative: “Our society celebrates lottery winners, celebrities and professional athletes. Yet if these are the […]