Dave Barbulesco

Having logged close to 11 years overseeing marketing communication efforts for Keystone RV Co., Jim Mac received a perk of sorts when the company completed a massive expansion project at its sprawling campus in Goshen, Ind. “I finally got an office with a window,” joked Mac, who joined Keystone in 2007 after serving as director […]

Yuma, Ariz.-based Active RV Upholstery Center announced the launch of its custom RV steering wheel covers for Class A and Class C motorhomes. According to a press release, the company also offers RV dash covers, sheepskin captain’s chair covers and RV bras along with custom upholstery services. Owner Daniel Tuller noted, “Our customers have been requesting […]

In response to a sustained uptick in towable sales, Winnebago Industries Inc. recently announced plans for a $12-$13 million expansion on around 30 acres of acquired farmland adjacent to its current operations in Middlebury, Ind. “The bottom line is that we just outgrew our production facilities,” reported Scott Degnan, vice president and general manager, towables […]

With ever-fluctuating changes in the trailer industry, the North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) announced a new way for trailer dealers to have a voice with industry manufacturers through the 2018 NATDA Dealer Satisfaction Report. According to a press release, the confidential survey report includes 11 key category scales to rate manufacturers, ranging from overall […]

The U.S. economy enjoyed another  “rip-roaring” month of job creation in March, according to a new survey. The Independent reported that the National Employment Report by ADP Research Institute estimated that the American private sector added 241,000 net new jobs in the month, following on from 246,000 in February. That was better than the 205,000 Wall Street had been expecting. “The job market […]

Black Book reported that RV values at auction in February, including all towable and motorized vehicle segments, increased last month.  “This is what we had expected, as this is the time of year dealers in seasonal climates begin to restock their lots to be ready for the initial onslaught of customers lured in by warmer […]

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has appointed 15 representatives of the outdoor recreation industry, including Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) President Derrick Crandall, to advise him on how to operate public lands.  The Washington Post reported that membership of the “Made in America” Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee, which Zinke launched in November, marks the third time the secretary has […]

Spartan Motors Inc. announced that management will participate in the 3oth Annual ROTH Conference at the Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel in Orange County, Calif. According to a press release, Daryl Adams, president and CEO, and Chief Financial Officer Rick Sohm will provide a corporate update to attendees in a group presentation today (March 12) at 2:30 p.m. (PST), and will also participate in one-on-one […]

Just like record players, typewriters and Doc Martens, another iconic emblem of the 20th century is making a comeback: vintage trailers. As reported by Money Magazine, part of a generation that values lifestyle and experience over conformity, millennial hipsters have spawned a “glamping” movement — camping in upgraded tents or trailers that have luxuries like hot […]

KVH Industries Inc. (KVHI) on Friday (March 2) reported a loss of $1.7 million in its fourth quarter. The Associated Press reported that the Middletown, Rhode Island-based company said it had a loss of 10 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and amortization costs, were 12 cents per share. The maker of mobile […]