Darian Warden

(April 1, 2015) — A 15-year-old woodworking supply business located just north of Fort Wayne has been given a second life by a new owner who purchased the company in December 2014. Local entrepreneur Joseph DePrisco saw opportunities in the niche market of woodworking supplies when he bought OakTree.

(April 1, 2015) — King is introducing two new automatic satellite TV antennas for use with Dish and DIRECTV satellite services. The new, second-generation King Tailgater for Dish (Model VQ4500) and King Quest for DIRECTV (Model VQ4100) are designed for use as either a portable or a roof mounted satellite system.

(April 1, 2015) — Gulf Stream Coach recently announced it is having remarkable success with its value-priced “Track & Trail” brand, with a 15 percent year-over-year growth in sales. Track & Trail offers 17, 24 and 26-foot floor plans, all 8 feet wide.

(April 1, 2015) — The RV/MH Hall of Fame Selection Committee has issued a call for nominations for the Class of 2016. Nominations from all RV and manufactured housing sectors — manufacturers, dealers, campgrounds, housing communities, suppliers, user groups, trade media, associations, etc. — will be accepted.

(April 1, 2015) — Winnebago Industries recently congratulated employee Larry Kearney as Winnebago’s newest No. 1 employee, on the job over 46 years! Kearney became the No. 1 employee upon the retirement of Winnebago’s former top employee, Irving Larson, on Tues., March 31.

(March 31, 2015) — fliCharge International Ltd. (fliCharge), which designs, manufactures and markets the patented wire-free conductive charging technology, announced that MITO Corporation (MITO) has agreed to sell and distribute the fliCharge wire-free conductive charging technologies.

(March 31, 2015) — As the Lifestyle Luxury RV brand continues its expansion with new dealers from coast-to-coast, it maintains its tight affiliation with the past - one of the most iconic camper clubs in the industry - the Carriage Travel Club, the organization announced in a press release.

(March 31, 2015) — Funeral services will take place today, March 31, in Troy, Ohio, for Wayne P. Lorek, Thetford Corporation and Norcold Inc., vice president of operations, North America, who died suddenly Friday night, March 27.

(March 31, 2015) — Winnebago Industries announced William (Bill) Dickey has joined the company as service district manager for the northwestern United States and western Canada. In his new position, he is responsible for assisting dealers in building strong service and parts operations.

(March 30, 2015) — Conntek recently introduced its 30-amp Locking RV Power Cord with Ergo Grip giving users greater leverage. The company said the handle's ergonomic design is meant to reduce hand fatigue and simplify the task of grasping and unplugging.