Month: September 2014

ArcelorMittal has a message for automakers scrambling to hit tougher fuel economy targets that come into effect in 2025: You don’t have to make trucks out of aluminum to do it. Automotive News reported the steel giant this week released the results of a design study in which the company was able to slash the weight […]

Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp. announced it will be displaying key models from its complete product lineup at this year’s Sand Sports Super Show, Sept. 19-21 at the Orange County Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, Calif. “This show is the unofficial kick-off to the desert recreation season in the Southwest,” said Bob Rogers, director of […]

Blue Ox President and CEO Ellen Kietzmann announced this month the promotion of five key employees. Those promoted include: • Aaron Rabbass, vice president: Rabbass has been elected to the position of vice president and will maintain his current position of treasurer. He has been with Blue Ox since 1997 and has direct oversight for accounting and […]

(Sept. 18, 2014) -- Themed "It All Adds Up," the annual event is a great opportunity for owners and operators to attend educational seminars, buy Yogi Bear Merchandise for the next season, visit with trade show vendors, network with other attendees, and get re-energized for next year’s camping season, the release noted.

(Sept. 18, 2014) -- The new Pacifica offers high-end standard features such as the entertainment center with a 50-inch TV, taller slideouts with more interior height, residential style kitchen including full-length overhead cabinets, and a walk-in pantry and etched glass with LED back lighting.

(Sept. 18, 2014) -- The JOBS Act events are intended for existing and aspiring small businesses, including minority-owned, women-owned and veteran-owned small businesses to learn about opportunities to raise capital under the JOBS Act.

(Sept. 18, 2014) -- “Since the site went live on Sept. 2, our customer service call center has already experienced a significant decrease in inbound call volume and we attribute this directly to the increased functionality of the design," said Johnson.

(Sept. 18, 2014) -- SEMA, the trade organization representing the $33 billion automotive specialty equipment market, has been awarded part of a $2.2 million federal grant to expand exports of automotive aftermarket products into foreign markets including Russia, the United Arab Emirates and China.

(Sept. 18, 2014) -- The Flair is packed with features, such as: segment exclusive bus-style, side-swing aluminum baggage doors, LED front headlight accents, 4 color full body paint, power LED awning, standard exterior TV, and European hidden hinges on cabinetry.

  Fleetwood RV introduced a new Class A gas motorhome product this morning at the Elkhart County RV Open House. The Fleetwood Flair was last seen in the marketplace in 2007 but has now been reintroduced as a feature-packed crossover style Class A in 26- to 28-foot lengths. “Fleetwood has a history of building quality-constructed motorhomes with lasting durability. […]