RV Retailer LLC announced today (Nov. 6) the appointment of Famous P. Rhodes as corporate vice president, chief marketing and technology officer, and Larry Hall as president, ExploreUSA Supercenters. According to a press release, both appointments are effective Dec. 1. Rhodes will be responsible for all marketing for the company, reporting to Jon Ferrando, CEO […]
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In addition to the three-part Mini Rental School sponsored by MBA Insurance, the rental education track of the 2019 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will feature valuable workshops on the landscape of the rental market, law and compliance updates, and affordable marketing practices. There will also be two special sessions, each two hours and fifteen minutes in […]
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Acuva Technologies Inc., a Burnaby, B.C.-based provider of UV-LED drinking water purification technology for RV and other applications, recently announced the Eco-NX series to its growing portfolio of products that are used in RV, marine and other applications. In addition, the Eco-NX series features Acuva’s patented IntenseBeam technology, for which the company has received the […]
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Leading Edge Countertops, a manufacturer of OEM countertops for the RV industry, has moved to a new, larger facility in Syracuse, Ind. According to a press release, the 72,000-square-foot facility has more than twice the footprint as Leading Edge’s previous, 30,000-square-foot space, five miles due west in Milford, Ind. Production began at the new facility […]
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The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced its Best New Products Award winners at the 2019 SEMA Show. According to a press release, the awards are given to the most innovative and cutting-edge automotive aftermarket products that will be available in 2020. SEMA’s annual New Product Awards competition recognizes outstanding achievements in the development of […]
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Noting that pre-registrations are up 4% over last year, organizers for this year’s RV Dealers Convention/Expo are anticipating the event will be yet another successful get-together of North America RV dealer personnel. Sponsored by the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA), RVDA of Canada and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center, the “Con/Expo” is set for […]
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In a conference call with investors Tuesday (Nov. 5) following release of LCI Industries’ third-quarter results, CEO Jason Lippert pointed to the Elkhart, Ind.-based supplier’s focus on diversification as a key behind the company’s ability to “outperform the market.” “Third-quarter revenues were $586 million, down 3% from the same quarter last year, due to softness […]
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With a focus on education, the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo kicked off its first full day of educational sessions on Tuesday (Nov. 5). Taking place in Knoxville, Tenn., from Nov. 4-7 at the Knoxville Convention Center, the conference is featuring more than 40 sessions on a […]
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More marine dealers, 34%, are predicting winter boat shows will be weaker than last year, versus the 23% that believe they will be stronger. About 43% of the 67 dealers responding to a survey believe the winter shows will be about on par with last year, though several said they find it difficult to make […]
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The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) will be hosting three one-day tech training classes, Dec. 10-12, at its offices in Okemos, Mich. According to a press release, classes are free to MARVAC members and space is limited to the first 50 registrants for each class. The training qualifies for continuing education credit […]
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