Month: September 2016

Executives from REV RV Group and its parent company REV Group Inc. were on hand during last week’s Elkhart RV Open House to recognize General RV as its top dealer as part of the “Race for the Winners Circle” event. “We are very proud to have dealerships like General RV represent our products,” said Lenny Razo, vice president […]

Meyer Distributing Inc. announced the addition of a cross-dock in Casper, Wyo. According to a press release, the cross-dock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Denver, Colo., distribution hub which houses a large inventory of TB parts and automotive accessories and RV parts for the Mountain States region. “When possible, Meyer always tries to bring […]

RV wholesale shipments to retailers tracked by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) rebounded strongly in August after a lower-than-expected July report. Monthly shipment totals for the month totaled 35,946 units, a rise of 26.8% over last month and 31.5% ahead of August 2015. This was the largest August total since 1977. Year-to-date totals have reached […]

“Trending Today” takes a trip across the country with the team of dispatchers and drivers at Horizon Transport. The Wakarusa, Ind.-based company has grown from just 10 drivers in 1984 to more than 1,400 after 28 years of service to the RV industry. To view the video click here or scroll down the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com […]

A state-funded welder training program is starting to bear fruit for Lippert Components Inc. and Elkhart County’s growing recreational vehicle industry, which is needy for skilled workers. As reported by the South Bend Tribune, the first class of students graduated earlier this month from the 12-week paid training program at Lippert Components’ Plant 19 in […]

Drew Industries Inc. today (Sept. 26) announced that CFO David M. Smith will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. According to a press release Smith joined Drew as CFO in September 2015. He will continue to work with the company until Dec. 31, 2016, to support an orderly transition. Brian Hall has been named […]

Drew Industries Inc. today (Sept. 26) announced that CFO David M. Smith will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. According to a press release Smith joined Drew as CFO in September 2015. He will continue to work with the company until December 31, 2016, to support an orderly transition. Brian Hall has been named […]

Thor Industries Inc. announced record net income from continuing operations of $82.8 million, or $1.57 per diluted share, on record revenues of $1.29 billion for its fourth quarter, ended July 31. The company noted that inclusion of sales from Jayco Inc., acquired on June 30, helped lift fourth-quarter financials. Gross profit margins increased to 17.3% in […]

Thor Industries Inc. today (Sept. 26) announced record net income from continuing operations of $82.8 million, or $1.57 per diluted share, on record revenues of $1.29 billion for its fourth quarter, ended July 31. The company noted that inclusion of sales from Jayco Inc., acquired on June 30, helped lift fourth-quarter financials. Gross profit margins increased […]

(Sept. 26, 2016) -- Camping World hopes to raise $300 million by offering 13,068,181 shares of stock at a maximum price of $23 per share, the company announced today in a disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission.