Month: March 2021

RV Fixed Operations Professional Certification Week begins Saturday, March 6. It is sponsored by the Society of Certified RV Professionals and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center and runs through March 12. Fixed‐ops professionals can earn certifications as parts managers, parts specialists, service writers/advisors, service managers, and warranty administrators through the Mike Molino RV Learning […]

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Champion Home Builders, a subsidiary of Skyline Champion Corporation (SKY), today (March 1) acquired ScotBilt Homes LLC from SHI Group Holdings Inc. and related companies, according to a release. In 2020, ScotBilt shipped over 1,600 homes from its two manufacturing facilities in Georgia providing affordable housing throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. “We are excited to welcome ScotBilt Homes […]

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Rollick Inc., which operates the GoRollick powersports, RV and boat buying program marketplace, has closed $8.5 million in funding. The new investment comes from strategic investors Sandbox Insurtech Ventures and TechNexus Venture Collaborative, as well as Dallas Venture Capital, Alumni Ventures and London Technology Club. LiveOak Venture Partners, Silverton Partners, Autotech Ventures, ManchesterStory, Anthem Venture Partners, […]

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Meyer Distributing Canada Inc, a leader in automotive specialty products marketing and distribution, announced today (March 1) the addition of its London, Ontario location. This is Meyer’s second location in Canada in addition to Milton, Ontario, according to a release. “We look forward to another year of servicing our ever-expanding customer base in Canada,” said […]

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RV Retailer LLC (RVR), the Fort lauderdale, Fla.-based dealer group of some 55 stores, announced recently the appointment of Tim Benter as vice president, general counsel, where he will be responsible for all legal affairs of RVR and report to Jon Ferrando, CEO and president. “Tim Benter is an excellent addition to our senior leadership […]

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Customer-centered RV manufacturers are learning there’s a better way to connect with customers, according to a posting by CamperReport.com, part of the RV LIFE Network.. Via RV discussion forums, industry leaders are sharing cutting edge information and offering hands-on support as well as building brand loyalty. They are having real discussions that build trust and […]

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Australian electronics manufacturer REDARC will continue its modernization journey through investment in cutting-edge “Industry 4.0” technology and training with support from the Federal Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC), according to a company release. The Lonsdale-based manufacturer plans to build upon its recent expansion success, the release continued. The co-funding investment of over $800,000 will […]

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Camping World Holdings, Inc., America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced (March 1) that an agreement has been signed to acquire Triple A R.V. Center in Medford, Oregon. The acquisition is anticipated to close this month. “This transaction allows us to service customers on the northern side of Medford. RV and outdoor enthusiasts are traveling daily up […]

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was written by RV Industry Association (RVIA) President Craig Kirby and originally published in the March 2021 issue of Soundings Trade Only magazine. Nothing about the past year has been normal. And yet despite all the challenges that the global pandemic created, the RV industry managed to provide a glimmer of […]

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Patrick Industries, one of the RV and marine industries’ largest suppliers, has joined the effort to help more children with cancer experience the healing power of the outdoors through a new cause-marketing partnership with Care Camps. The Elkhart, Ind.-based company kicked off its partnership with what was said to be a “substantial first-time gift” this […]

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