InterMotive’s Headquarters Now Powered by Solar Energy

InterMotive Vehicle Controls, Auburn, Calif., recently announced the installation of a rooftop solar panel system to provide clean electricity for the company’s headquarters. Not only will this allow InterMotive to cover its electrical needs, but also to generate energy back to the community. “We are committed to practicing what we preach,” said InterMotive President Greg […]

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Ivy Tech CC Announces More Free Learning Opportunities

Ivy Tech Community College, South Bend-Elkhart, Ind. campus, is now offering even more free classes that residents can take in order to gain new skills; earn a certificate or technical certificate; or as an entryway into an associate degree, according to a release. “These courses can lead to the training needed for high-demand career opportunities […]

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Rewashower Launches Portable Hot Water Shower System

For anyone who goes camping, hiking or even hunting outdoors, the challenge of going without a shower for weeks on end is all too real. Even if they use mini-campers or RVs, a hot water shower can be a bit impossible, according to sponsored content on Salisbury, Md.-based WBOC’s website.  Moreover, travelling with a water […]

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RV Industry Enjoying ‘Astronomical’ Retail Sales: ‘It’s Bonkers’

While many businesses are still reeling from the effects of COVID-19, business is booming for those selling recreational vehicles, according to a report by Daniel Urie at PennLive.com. “Normally we’re busy during this time anyway but the increase in business has been astronomical,”said Chuck Jablonski, general manager at Meyer’s RV of Harrisburg in Pennsylvania’s Lower […]

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Spartech Intros Low E Olefin Specialty Sheet for Fuel Tanks

Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, announced today (July 20) the availability of a Low E Olefin (Low Emissions) Specialty Sheet, a material that provides an EVOH fuel cell vapor barrier for fuel tanks on automobiles, lawn and garden equipment, RVs, snowmobiles and ATVs. “With lawn and garden equipment, and […]

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Briggs & Stratton Announces Pending Sale, Reorganization

Briggs & Stratton Corporation (NYSE: BGG), Milwaukee, Wisc., today (July 20) announced it has entered into a definitive stock and asset purchase agreement with KPS Capital Partners LP (KPS), which has more than a 20-year history focused on successfully developing world-class, industry-leading manufacturing companies. Under the terms of the agreement, an affiliate of KPS formed […]

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REV Introduces New Holiday Rambler Flagship, the ‘Armada’

REV Recreation Group, Decatur, Ind., introduces the Armada as its new flagship line for the Holiday Rambler brand. REV’s Mike Grove as he provides a walk-through tour of the Armada 44LE. This flagship motorhome is feature-packed and loaded with options, officials said. The new Fossil-painted cabinetry and interior decor are said to be stunning and […]

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Patterson Joins ‘Dream Team’ at Tom Manning & Associates

Tom Manning & Associates has announced the addition of Teresa Patterson to its staff. Patterson comes with a vast amount of experience in cataloging, advertising and working with suppliers as she spent 30 years of her career working with Northwest Trailer Parts, NTP Distribution and Keystone Automotive, according to a release. “Teresa has always been […]

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Dometic Releases ‘Extraordinary’ 2020 2nd Quarter Report

Dometic has issued its report on  second quarter 2020 results which Juan Vargues, President and CEO, characterized as “extraordinary.” Net sales for the quarter were SEK $3,329 million; a decrease of 38%, attributed to negative organic growth. Operating profit before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the quarter was SEK $504 million representing a margin of […]

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