Month: February 2016

(Feb. 29, 2016) -- LKQ Corporation announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Pittsburgh Glass Works from private equity firm Kohlberg and Company and PPG Industries, Inc. for an enterprise value of $635 million.

(Feb. 29, 2016) -- Eaton Corp. and Cummins Inc. plan to offer a new heavier-duty rating for their joint Smart Advantage powertrain in the third quarter this year, along with other several other joint powertrain combinations aimed at the heavy-haul trucking segment starting in April.

(Feb. 29, 2016) -- The Williamson Utility Board made a motion to sign an agreement allowing the Parks and Recreation Committee to move forward with a waterline project to provide water and sewer to a campground for the Williamson, W.Va., area.

(Feb. 29, 2016) -- The Branch County Parks Board is taking the first step in possibly expanding the county's Angel Cove Campground near Craig Lake. The board will hold a public hearing March 3 at 9 a.m. to get public input on the possible purchase of 4.1 acres adjacent to the campground on the Coldwater River.

(Feb. 29, 2016) -- A series of target moments arrive at 7, 8 and 9 a.m. on March 1 for campsite reservations at state parks across California — including Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin, trail camps in the Santa Cruz Mountains and national forests in the Sierra Nevada — with other key dates imminent for Yosemite National Park.

Although many good things have been happening at Winnebago Industries Inc., it’s time to do great things, according to the company’s new CEO and president. As reported by the Mason City (Iowa) Globe Gazette, Winnebago’s Mike Happe spoke to the Forest City Rotary Club this month, talking about the company’s success, his goals and the importance […]

(Feb. 29, 2016) -- The RV and Camping show wrapped up at the QCCA Expo Center, in Rock Island, Ill., Sunday. Thousand spent the weekend looking latest campers and outdoor equipment. Organizers said this year's event was a big success.

Humboldt, Iowa-based Born Free Motorcoach Inc. announced it is offering the Aqua-Hot hydronic heating system on its lineup of high-end Class C motorhomes. Aqua-Hot systems produce even, moist, fume-free heat and continuous on-demand hot water, while delivering quiet and efficient operation. “I’ve been installing Aqua-Hots in RVs with different manufacturers for over 20 years,” said Jeff […]

(Feb. 29, 2016) -- Tekapo freedom camping wardens have been accused of behaving aggressively towards campers, but the Mackenzie District Council says wardens have to use "robust behavior" to deal with some difficult visitors.

(Feb. 29, 2016) -- Volkswagen gave the OK to a retro toaster and kettle bearing the classic VW logo and camper van look, and Chip Chick reported that neither need to be kicked repeatedly to work.