Month: August 2015

The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) announced record registrations for the upcoming 2015 NATDA Trade Show & Convention in Nashville, Tenn. “Our team is excited with the amount of dealerships registered for the trade show thus far,” said Executive Director Jesse Battle in a press release. The event runs Sept. 10-12 at the Music City Center, […]

Dawn Martin has spent the summer driving her Ford Four Winds RV from Hampton, Va., to Alaska and back, a journey of almost 14,000 kilometres. Standing in the gravel parking lot of a Saskatoon RV park, she said the low Canadian dollar made her holiday considerably cheaper. “I would say (I saved) hundreds,” she said. “With […]

(Aug. 18, 2015) -- Unlike other recessions, the economy didn't come roaring back. In fact, it was 2012 before Tim could see some light piercing the darkness. Then, storm No. 2 hit. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation would begin construction on both ends of Interstate 90 between Milwaukee and Chicago -- the dealership's primary markets -- through 2022.

(Aug. 19, 2015) -- Workers in the United States say they telecommute from home rather than go into the office about two days per month, on average. Nine percent of workers say they telecommute more than 10 workdays -- meaning at least half of all workdays -- in a typical month.

As the industry looks toward the fall and winter trade show season, RV manufacturers and association-based show promoters are decidedly upbeat regarding the prospects for the industry’s trade-related events – thanks in large part to a resilient marketplace in which retail inventories still seem to be in order and new buyers are apparently still finding […]

Furrion, a globally-based supplier of high-end, RV and marine electronics, appliances and power system products, announced a new customer service call center, warranty and tech center. Kristin Kostrzewski, recently hired as director of customer service, reported the transition of Furrion’s distribution center to a customer technical center. According to a press release, the facility will include an […]

Flexsteel Industries Inc. today (Aug. 19) reported record sales and net income for its fiscal full year, ended June 30. For the year, the Dubuque, Iowa-based furniture maker said revenue increased 6.5% to $467 million from $438.5 million representing the sixth consecutive year of improved sales. Year-end net income rose to $22.3 million, or $2.89 per diluted […]

After a pair of recent setbacks, New Haven, Ind., is finally getting some good news in the form of 125 jobs created through an Elkhart firm’s purchase of a local marine furniture maker. The Fort Wayne News-Sentinel reported that Lippert Components Inc., which this month announced a $16 million deal to acquire Signature Seating, has […]

LKQ Corp. announced the completion of its tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of The Coast Distribution System Inc. for $5.50 per share in cash. The tender offer expired at midnight EDT at the end of the day on Tuesday (Aug. 18). LKQ, parent to distributors Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. and […]

(Aug. 19, 2015) -- Expectations for moderation in the monthly rate were premised on indications that gasoline price increases eased in the July. Such was confirmed in today’s release with this component rising by 0.9 percent after a 3.4 percent jump in June.