Month: August 2017

Spartan Motors Inc. reported a slight uptick in sales during its second quarter, ending June 30, while net income dipped due to acquisition expenses.    Results showed: Sales of $169.7 million compared to $162.5 million. Net income of $1.1 million, or 3 cents per share, compared to $4.4 million, or 13 cents per share, reflecting $1.2 […]

Tecnoform S.p.A., an Italian furniture supplier that has done business over the years with a host of key European manufacturers as well as the U.S. RV and marine industries, has announced “the sudden and premature passing of its 57-year-old CEO, Roberto Kerkoc. A friend to many in the U.S. RV industry, KerKoc, managing director of […]

Ben Quiggle, 34, has joined the G&G Media Group LLC staff as editor of Woodall’s Campground Management (WCM), the nation’s only independent print publication serving the RV park and campground business. In that role, Quiggle replaces Justin Leighty, another former newspaper man who passed away in a June 27 traffic mishap. A Jamestown, N.Y., native who grew […]

Carmanah Technologies Corp. today (Aug. 2) announced that it has completed the sale of its Off-Grid Power business, “Go Power!,” to Valterra Products LLC. Go Power! is a supplier of solar panels to the RV, marine, work truck, and fleet truck markets. The proceeds of the asset sale were $19.5 million “subject to adjustments and holdbacks,” […]

NeXus RV announced the appointment of Steve Jacobs as vice president of sales. According to a press release, Jacobs brings nearly 25 years of industry experience and will be charged with overseeing the motorhome manufacturer’s dealer network as NeXus recently transitioned from a factory direct business model. “Steve Jacobs has an enormous knowledge base of […]

Escapees RV Club recently partnered with Independent Truckers Group (ITG) to bring Escapees members more options for “RVer-friendly” healthcare coverage. This new Escapees Healthcare Solutions program launched July 31 and is available only to Escapees RV Club members. According to a press release, Escapees Healthcare Solutions (EHS) includes options such as WellMEC, an Affordable Care […]

Thor Industries Inc. today (Aug. 1) announced that it has hired Rick Schutt as director of community engagement. In the newly created role,. Schutt will be responsible for developing stronger relationships with school and community leaders to promote the RV industry and enhance Thor’s ability to positively impact the areas where our subsidiaries currently operate. “We are […]

Gorin+Cohen Consulting Group announced that Evanne Schmarder, internationally-known expert in online and digital marketing, has joined the G+C Consulting Group, stepping up the group’s ability to assist clients in using online and social media platforms to drive business. “Online marketing is the number one driver of RV park and campground business. Effective use of email, […]

(August 1, 2017) -- The Coopers of Mobile RV Academy and the Andersons of Workamper News have purchased Texas RV Park to further their mission to provide a quality RV technical training facility for the RV industry and consumer.

(August 1, 2017) --Lazydays is entering its 41st year in business this August and will be hosting a month-long birthday celebration at its five locations to mark the occasion.