Month: August 2015

Horizon Global Corp., a spinoff of TriMas Corp. comprised of the company’s Cequent businesses, today (Aug. 10) reported net sales for the second quarter, ended June 30, decreased 11.1% to $158.5 million, compared to the second quarter of 2014 due to foreign currency translation and distributor consolidation, partially offset by growth in eCommerce and retail. Operating profit decreased […]

At the Sept. 22-24 Elkhart County RV Open House Travel-Lite Inc. will debut an innovative line of truck campers called the Rayzr. Dustin Johns, president of the New Paris, Ind.-based manufacturer, said the key element of the new Rayzr is that the units do not have a sleeping area overhanging the cab of the truck, instead […]

Elkhart County leaders have approved a tax break for a new technology research and innovation center, according to a report by the Elkhart Truth. The Elkhart County Council on Saturday (Aug. 8) gave final approval for a 10-year tax phase-in for a proposed $4 million research and innovation center for Furrion LLC, a company that builds […]

The 8-year-old traveled with his grandparents, Mary Beth and Mark Petric, from the Chicago suburbs to the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Ind., to help them look for a new motorhome at the 60th annual Midwest RV Super Show, which opened Thursday (Aug. 6) and closes Sunday. “He helped us pick out our last one, so […]

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) is holding elections for the association’s board throughout the month of August with members casting ballots online to select eight representatives from a field of 14 candidates. The elections began Aug. 5 with official representatives from RVIA members companies able to vote through Aug. 25. Those elected to serve on […]

Editor’s Note: The following is a list of RV-related recalls for July compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). • Allied Recreation Group, Inc. (ARG) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Fleetwood Southwind recreational vehicles, model 32 VS, manufactured April 16, 2014, to June 19, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured […]

With fearless female CEOs like Gigi Stetler — who was stabbed and left for dead early in her career — it’s not surprising that the most successful businesses tend to have women in charge. As reported by the Washington Times, having women in leadership roles is key for thriving business, a recent survey of businesses in […]

(Aug. 7, 2015) — The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), Outdoor Alliance and The Conservation Alliance together presented the Public Land Heist Roundtable – How State Takeover Threatens the Outdoor Industry.

(Aug. 7, 2015) — Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced its newly elected 2015-2016 board of directors. The board also selected its officers, naming Gordon Seabury, CEO of Toad&Co, as chair.

(Aug. 7, 2015) — ASA Electronics, an international manufacturer of audio and video mobile electronics introduced the JWM6A for the RV industry. The 12-volt power JWM6A wallmount stereo is the latest addition to the Jensen lineup and builds upon the popular line of app controlled source units.