On Dec. 29, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published Federal Register notice extending COVID-19 tariff exclusions. These exclusions, which were announced in several rounds in the first half of 2020, would have expired on Dec. 31, according to information from the RV Industry Association. All other China tariff exclusions expired on […]
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Don Caine, founder and co-CEO of Camco Manufacturing Inc., passed away Dec. 30 in Greensboro, North Carolina, at the age of 81. Caine was born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina on a tobacco and dairy farm. He served in the North Carolina Army National Guard from July 1962 until December 1968. He graduated from […]
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Kenneth Neal, 66, of Florence, Ala., who had a long career with Tiffin Motorhomes, passed away Dec. 25, 2020. Neal had been the customer service manager for the Red Bay, Ala.-based manufacturer since 2005. In a statement, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) mourns the passing of dear friend and longtime colleague, Ken Neal of Tiffin […]
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Protective Life Corporation (Protective), a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc. (TSE:8750), announced Monday (Jan. 4) it completed the transaction to acquire the Revolos family of companies. Revolos offers a suite of finance and insurance products, including vehicle service contracts, guaranteed asset protection (GAP) coverage and ancillary products serving the automotive, recreational […]
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CURT, supplier of a complete line of towing products and the leading manufacturer of USA-made custom-fit trailer hitches, announced today (Jan. 5) it has launched an all-new Media Center at curtmfg.com, offering videos, photos, literature and logos for instant download. This valuable marketing resource provides CURT customers with full access to our wide array of […]
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Nappanee, Ind.-based Newmar Corporation recently recognized several suppliers and individual contributors for supply chain performance during the previous 12 months. Newmar had to forego the annual tradition of recognition at a formal awards banquet due to COVID-19. Recipients were recognized in smaller socially distanced events or virtual recognition, according to a press release from Newmar. […]
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Airstream Inc., the Jackson Center, Ohio-based maker of the iconic “silver bullet” fleet of Airstream travel trailers and touring coaches, announced it has been recognized by Fast Company’s 2020 Innovation By Design Awards for the 2020 Airstream Globetrotter 30 Rear Bedroom (RB) trailer. The Globetrotter earned a Finalist in the Mobility category and received an Honorable Mention in the Best Design North […]
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With limitations placed on travel this year, some Americans opted to hit the road in RVs, according to reporting by Lawrence Banton of Cheddar. While demand for recreational vehicles spiked this year, seen as a safer way to travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, James Ashurst, executive vice president at the RV Industry Association, said the […]
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There’s no question that expectations are generally running high for the 2021 installment of the annual Florida RV SuperShow, sponsored by the Florida Recreational Vehicle Trade Association (FRVTA) Jan. 13-17 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Fla. And FRVTA Executive Director Dave Kelly remains optimistic about the show’s prospects year, despite ongoing concerns about […]
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RV Retailer LLC (RVR), Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has announced the addition of 14 dealerships with the acquisitions of Family RV Group and Northgate RV. Cincinnati-based Family RV Group operates 12 dealerships in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia. Northgate RV Center – Georgia’s top towable dealer – includes two dealerships in Knoxville, Tenn., and in […]
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