Greg Gerber

(May 1, 2012) -- "Adding the extrusions plant was not only good vertical integration, but also enables us to sell a significant portion of the plant's output to new outside markets," Mereness said. "As we add capacity, we will be able to sell quality aluminum extrusions to manufacturers and assemblers we have never reached before. Any manufacturer in need of high quality aluminum extrusions is now our potential customer."

(May 1, 2012) -- The roughly 200-site property is located near the entrance of the Garden of the Gods Visitor Center, with views of Pikes Peak, one of the most visited mountains in North America. The property has been the top RV and outdoor lodging destination in the region but has been under bank ownership since 2010. RVC has begun stabilizing operations and will begin renovating the Garden of the God's Campground immediately.

(May 1, 2012) -- The May issue of the e-magazine addresses RV topics and RV information on how RV values are determined, selecting the right inverter and concerns about tow ratings. This issue also includes aftermarket RV products, and an interview with RV Travel’s Chuck Woodbury.

(May 1, 2012) -- Today’s solid ISM report showed encouragingly strong reads for employment and production, indicating that manufacturing activity has held up very well so far in 2012 while the strength in new orders bodes well for activity being maintained during the coming months," said Jeffries. "Overall, today’s report suggests that manufacturing activity in the United States has sustained its momentum in the second quarter of 2012, thereby suggesting that the sector should remain a key support to the continued expansion of the overall economy."

(May 1, 2012) -- Outdoor Nation, the Millennial-led movement championing the outdoors, and Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, a group of independent outdoor retailers, have joined forces to launch a new activation grant program, which will provide a total of $10,000 to four innovative ‘grassroots’ projects that get young people outdoors and active.

(May 1, 2012) -- The Texas Association of Campground Owners will host its annual spring conference and tradeshow May 6 to 8 at Guadalupe River RV Resort in Kerrville, Texas. “We’ve got a great lineup of speakers and seminars and our tradeshow will be the best yet,” said Schaeffer, adding that the organization’s conference and tradeshow is the largest of its kind in the Southwest with pre-show registrations at an all-time high.

(May 1, 2012) -- The investors have spent about $1.5 million in improvements under the management of Horizon RV Resorts, a Westlake Village-based company with expertise in improving the profitability of RV parks and resorts. The improvements include new landscaping with attractive trees, shrubs and flowers and new big-rig friendly pull through sides throughout the park, all of which are equipped with 50-amp electrical service.

(May 1, 2012) -- Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest will have an open house on May 19th with a ribbon cutting ceremony, appearances by local dignitaries and special appearances by Yogi Bear, Boo Boo and Cindy Bear. As the campground celebrates its 40th anniversary, Quigley and his family will not only be celebrating their park’s longevity, but its transformation into a family friendly park that has become one of the most popular camping venues in western Pennsylvania.

(April 30, 2012) -- “Coleman stands for more than outdoor products – we are about the genuine connections and the memories made while families and friends enjoy themselves in the outdoors,” said Allen. “Getting together in the outdoors is a great way for families to bond and it remains a positive, healthy and financially accessible escape from our busy day-to-day lifestyles.”

(April 30, 2012) -- Icon Direct manufactures and distributes a high-quality and RV friendly wind deflector called the AeroShield. The design of the product is geared toward full-time and seasonal RV travellers, with a no-drill installation and simple removal. Users have reported 2 and even 3 mpg increases in fuel economy after using the AeroShield while towing their travel trailers and fifth wheels, said Martindale.