REV Group Inc. reported that consolidated net sales in its third quarter, ended July 31, were $617 million, an increase of 3.2% compared to $597.7 million for the three-month period a year ago. Sales growth in fire and emergency and commercial segments were partially offset by lower net sales in the recreation segment. The company’s […]
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The tiny home trend has become a wildly debated and litigated issue in recent years, which has prompted the RV Industry Association (RVIA) to address the controversy. “While ‘tiny homes’ make for good TV and a topic for policymakers attempting to solve affordable housing issues, they also create confusion between what is an RV and […]
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More than 1,400 new RVs will roll into the Giant Center parking lot in Hershey, Pa., as the Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA) prepares for the 51st Annual America’s Largest RV Show, Sept. 9-15. Forty-five manufacturers are participating in the show this year, including several new exhibitors as Northern Lite, Intech Trailers and Regency […]
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The Mike Molino RV Learning Center is now accepting applications for the 2020-21 Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship. According to a press release, the scholarship honors the RV industry service of Spader Business Management founder Duane Spader, a past chairman of the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) and a proponent of life-long learning. Spader offers […]
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In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Thor Industries Inc. announced it is partnering with KOA Care Camps for the fourth consecutive year. Supporting Thor’s commitment to connect people with the outdoors, and families with each other, the partnership provides exciting outdoor camping experiences to families who have a child fighting cancer, according to a […]
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China and the U.S. announced that face-to-face negotiations aimed at ending their tariff war will be held in Washington in the coming weeks, amid skepticism on both sides that any substantive progress can be made. Bloomberg reported that Chinese Vice Premier Liu He agreed to a visit in “early October” during a telephone call on […]
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Hurricane Dorian lashed the Carolinas with driving rain and fierce winds as it neared the U.S. east coast Thursday (Sept. 5) after devastating the Bahamas and killing at least 20 people. The International Business Times reported that parts of downtown Charleston were flooded, with video footage showing people kayaking in the dark in gushing knee-deep […]
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U.S. worker productivity slowed in the second quarter, the government confirmed on Thursday (Sept. 5), as productivity in the manufacturing sector declined by the most in nearly two years. CNBC reported that the Labor Department said nonfarm productivity, which measures hourly output per worker, increased at an unrevised 2.3% annualized rate in the last quarter. […]
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Continental, a global supplier of systems, components and tires to automobile and truck manufacturers, has named Gary Mercer as Western sales manager. According to a press release, Mercer will manage Continental’s aftermarket program for the traditional warehouse distributor network. Mercer will work with all of Continental aftermarket product lines including TPMS sensors and service parts, blower motors, […]
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Alliance RV announced the appointment of Bill Martin as vice president of customer service and customer experience. According to a press release, Martin and his team will be tasked with delivering a “best-in-class experience” to Alliance customers and dealer partners. He will also be responsible for engagement on Alliance’s social media platforms. “We established Alliance […]
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