Month: September 2015

(Sept. 29, 2015) — Lippert Components of Elkhart has purchased an Auburn factory and will invest $800,000 in new equipment, according to city documents, kpcNews.com reported. At a meeting Oct. 5, the company will request a property tax abatement on a $750,000 “roto mold” machine and $50,000 in transportation equipment

(Sept. 29, 2015) — For decades, Amnicon Acres Campground in the Douglas County town of Summit has been a seasonal business, Duluth News Tribune reported. The newly remodeled main building will serve homemade pizza and spirits all winter long.

(Sept. 29, 2015) -- "As the industry’s fastest growing RV manufacturer, Grand Design has experienced explosive retail market share gains," said Clark. "The company continues to achieve nearly 58 percent market share growth through the first seven months of 2015, according to the most recent Statistical Surveys data.

In just over two years since the first product rolled down the production line, Grand Design RV Co. has hit the milestone of 10,000 fifth-wheels and travel trailers sold at retail. As one of the industry’s fastest growing RV manufacturer, Grand Design has experienced strong retail market share gains, the company reported in a press release. […]

(Sept. 29, 2015) -- In his new position, Thompson is responsible for managing and directing production within the facility, which primarily focuses on the production of Travato and Era Winnebago Touring Coach Class B motorhomes.

(Sept. 29, 2015) -- "Along with a location that allows for expansion throughout southern New England and New York, being able to offer our customers popular Jayco travel trailer, fifth wheel, and motorhome lines such as Jay Flight, Eagle, and Greyhawk is an opportunity we are excited to take on," said Shepard.

Clear blue skies and a vibrant RV market drove sales at last week’s Elkhart County RV Open House, as a cross section of manufacturers interviewed by RVBUSINESS.com were uniformly upbeat in the wake of what has become a major industry selling venue. The eighth edition of the trade-only Open House again attracted thousands of dealer personnel […]

The Cruise Inn brand of RV parks, campgrounds and cabins with 36 locations open or in development throughout North America, has announced the dates for its upcoming member conference. Taking place at the Hilton Daytona Beach Resort/Ocean Walk Village from Nov. 6-8, Cruise Inn’s second-annual conference immediately follows the 2015 National Association of RV Parks and […]

(Sept. 29, 2015) — Cummins' $30 million global distribution business headquarters under construction in downtown Indianapolis won’t be as tall as originally envisioned, the Republic reported; but the building’s designers think its calibrated façade still will pack plenty of architectural pizzazz.

(Sept. 29, 2015) — Fall is officially here. Enjoy the season with these nearby hiking and walking trails, Ball State Daily reported. Read their list of five fall hikes to take near Muncie, Ind.