Month: September 2015

(Sept. 22, 2015) -- "Fiscal 2015 marks the first year Thor has exceeded $4 billion in annual sales, an accomplishment in which we all take great pride. Our entire team has worked relentlessly to achieve record results on both the top and bottom lines," said Martin.

(Sept. 22, 2015) -- Once completed, Heartland expects to use the manufacturing facility to expand production for west coast markets. The total estimated investment is approximately $12 million for the 248,000 square-foot facility, which is expected to employ approximately 120 new workers and begin production in the first quarter of calendar 2016.

(Sept. 22, 2015) -- If you love meeting people, are friendly, positive, and energetic, then we are looking for you to join the Escapees RV show team. The team will hand out Escapees literature, answer questions, and sign up new members at RV shows.

With several new floorplans and two entirely new product lines on display sales were brisk for Highland Ridge RV during last week’s America’s Largest RV Show at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa. “Customers fell in love with the new Highlander toy hauler, and the new Ultra Light,” said Aaron Swann, northeast regional sales manager, […]

Although the Elkhart County RV Open House didn’t officially open until this morning, several manufacturers hosted events while dealers began to gather on Monday. Today’s slideshow offers an early look at the show which will draw thousands to the Elkhart area. To view the slideshow scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page. […]

The root causes behind retreating Canadian RV sales are largely beyond the industry’s control as the effects of a declining dollar have been exacerbated by diving commodity prices – a market that touched off a significant boon for the economy with the exploration and subsequent mining of oil sands. “It’s certainly the perfect storm of sorts,” […]

Thor Industries Inc. announced that its Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC subsidiary has selected Nampa, Idaho, as the location for its new manufacturing facility to produce the company’s popular line of travel trailers. Once completed, Heartland expects to use the manufacturing facility to expand production for West Coast markets. The total estimated investment is approximately $11-12 million […]

Thor Industries Inc. today (Sept. 21) announced record consolidated sales and net income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter and full year ended July 31. Sales from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 were $1.06 billion, up 2% from $1.04 billion in the fourth quarter last year, as sales of both […]

Genesis Products is participating in the RV Open House for the first time by hosting a product showcase at its new division Welformed, located on County Road 6 in Elkhart, Ind. According to a press release, the showcase will highlight Welformed’s innovative composite components and panels. It will also feature new Shaker door designs created […]

(Sept. 21, 2015) -- "Having this many RV dealers running around the area gives us a tremendous opportunity to educate them on the features and benefits of products they sell in their stores as well as the components on many of the RVs in their inventory," said Hawkins. "An educated customer makes us all look better."