Darian Warden

(May 4, 2015) — The West Palm Beach Summer RV Show is gearing up for a big show this year, reporting that every year in the U.S. more than 40 million people go camping and 8.5 percent of U.S. families own a recreational vehicle, 70 percent of whom plan to upgrade to a new RV at some point in the future.

(May 4, 2015) — Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows unemployment is the lowest it's been since May of 2008. That means job seekers' chances of finding work are better now than at any time in the past seven years, a press release from WorkingCouples.com reported.

(May 1, 2015) — Early sales of exhibit space for the 2015 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo have outpaced even 2014’s rapid sales, a press release from the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) stated. With six months to go, fewer than 50 booths remain.

(May 1, 2015) — Thor Industries, Inc. today announced it has acquired Elkhart, Ind.-based Postle Operating, LLC, d/b/a Postle Aluminum Co., (Postle), effective today, May 1, 2015. The total purchase price, paid in cash, is approximately $144 million, subject to post-closing adjustments.

(May 1, 2015) — Carefree Communities, Inc., owner and operator of over 100 manufactured home communities and RV resorts is further expanding its presence in the Florida market with the acquisition of Central Park, a Polk County manufactured home and RV community in Haines City, Fla.

(May 1, 2015) — Patrick Industries, Inc. today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2015. The company also announced that it has expanded its existing credit facility to $250 million, while extending its maturity to 2020, and declared a 3-for-2 common stock split.

(April 30, 2015) — Lifestyle Luxury RV announced today that based on the independent Statistical Surveys, Inc. it has increased its market share to exceed the 12 percent increase in the $80,000 to $110,000 segment of luxury fifth wheels for 2015.

(April 30, 2015) — In a workshop during this week’s Spring Meeting of TACO, guest speaker Mark Douglass of RVing Accessibility Group discussed the importance of ADA compliance for park operators.

(April 30, 2015) — Caravan and motorhome insurance specialist Shield Total Insurance has announced the launch of its new information centre for caravan and motorhome shows. The new resource sits as a standalone section of the Shield Total Insurance website.

(April 30, 2015) — Winnebago Industries, Inc. today announced Trisha Hammer as the company’s director of purchasing. Hammer has more than 15 years of experience in purchasing and procurement positions.