Dave Barbulesco

The opening of the Elkhart Boys and Girls Club was officially ushered in Wednesday (Nov. 1) afternoon as around 280 people gathered for a grand opening ceremony held at the new facility built alongside Beardsley Elementary School. The $6.2 million multifacility project, which became a major fundraising project for the local RV community, represents a […]

Horizon Global, a leading manufacturers of branded towing and trailering equipment, is presenting several new products at this week’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. According to a press release, Horizon has been actively working to design and release the new Reese M5 fifth-wheel hitches. The hitches features simple connections using a 20% larger landing area, and a “ready-to-receive” […]

Cummins reported third-quarter revenue of $5.3 billion, representing a 26% increase from $3.9 billion during the same period in 2016. Revenues in North America increased 25% due to higher demand in truck, oil and gas and construction markets. International sales grew 28% primarily due to strong truck and construction demand in China, sales of new products […]

Custom Class B motorhome manufacturer Advanced RV announced its latest innovation, a new camper van product called MetriVan. According to a press release, the company has two complete prototypes and just launched a one-month crowdfunding campaign to “both fund a MetriVan rental fleet, and spark local buzz.” The rental fleet will enable clients, potential clients […]

Convening on the historic grounds of the French Lick Resort in southern Indiana’s Hoosier National Forest, the Indiana Manufactured Housing Association-Recreation Vehicle Indiana Council (IMHA-RVIC) hosted 62 members on Oct. 19 for the organization’s annual meeting. Designed to bring membership up-to-date on the overall health of the sister industries along with advancements in IMHA-RVIC’s agenda […]

Goshen City Council members Tuesday got the ball rolling on a land annexation request that if approved could lead to the construction of a major multi-facility development by Lippert Components Inc. According to a Goshen News report, council members approved a request by Lippert to begin the process of annexation for an approximately 150-acre parcel […]

While incorporating new elements and programs that move beyond the National RV Trade Show’s traditional role as a key buying/selling platform, the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) has also expanded the footprint for the Nov. 27-30 event, occupying over 1 million square feet in Louisville’s Kentucky Exposition Center — the highest total since the prerecession […]

REV Group Inc. announced the public offering pricing price of 10 million shares of common stock by certain selling stockholders as $27.25 per share. According to a press release, the selling stockholders have granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to 1.5 million additional shares of common stock. REV Group is not selling any shares […]

Former NFL and Notre Dame University lineman Trevor Robinson has joined the Leadership in Training (LIT) program at Lippert Components,Inc. (LCI). According to a press release, Robinson will receive training at LCI’s Plant 45 in Goshen, Ind., where he will prepare for an operational management role within the company. Robinson was born and raised in […]

KV Private Equity Fund announced that it has acquired Off Grid Trailers representing its second investment in the RV space. According to a press release, Red Deer, Alberta-based Off Grid Trailers manufactures rugged off-road expedition and teardrop trailers, which have been sold throughout Canada and the United States. “Off Grid Trailers is an excellent addition […]