(Dec. 5, 2011) -- "The readings for November’s ISM manufacturing and non-manufacturing reports indicate that the US economy is continuing to expand during the fourth quarter of 2011," said Jeffries. "Furthermore, the increases in new orders for both measures provide support to the hope that the growth momentum can be sustained in the coming months.
Greg Gerber
RVIA releases final Louisville attendance numbers
(Dec. 5, 2011) -- The RV Industry Association today released its final attendance numbers for the 49th Annual National RV Trade Show. With 8,159 people participating in the show, attendance was down 6.2 percent off the 2010 total of 8,696 people.
RVDA Canada selects its dealer of the year
(Dec. 2, 2011) -- Tom Ramsay, of Meridian RV Mfg Ltd. in Port Coquitlam, B.C., was presented with the 2011 Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Award Tuesday at the 2011 Canada Night Dinner held in Louisville, Ky.
Doing nothing may interfere with employee’s rights
(Dec. 2, 2011) -- Recently, the United States District Court in Indianapolis was asked to review a situation involving an employee who was terminated after she had taken more than 12 weeks of family leave. The court found that the hospital may have actually interfered in the employee's FMLA rights by doing nothing to alert her that her job may be in jeopardy.
Canadian, U.S. manufacturing signals continued growth
(Dec. 2, 2011) -- The RBC Canadian Manufacturing Purchasing Manger’s Index (PMI) signalled continued expansion of manufacturing activity in November. The U.S. manufacturing sector expanded for the 28th consecutive month in November, and the pace of growth accelerated to its highest level in five months.
Many RVs displayed in Louisville feature MCD shades
(Dec. 2, 2011) -- “This industry-leading shade system has been embraced by the RV industry as the new standard for window coverings and solar protection,” said Dave Townsley, CEO of MCD Innovations.
Precision Temp teams with Atwood to design tankless RV water heaters
(Dec. 2, 2011) -- "Both Atwood models use new technology to make tankless water heaters for cost competitive for original equipment manufacturers," said Wolter. "They utilize a gas modulation system to regulate propane usage based on water flow rate. Like the PrecisionTemp groundbreaking RV-500, they provide a continuous supply of hot water comfort."
New nitrogen-charged Seal-Tite seals better, costs less
(Dec. 2, 2011) -- The new Seal-Tite sealing process for RVs principally involves the infusion of nitrogen gas into the sealant material, volumizing it and enabling the material to spread farther and seep better into the tiniest gaps to create an impervious seal.
Two Texas dealers join Coach-Net network
(Dec. 1, 2011) -- Two Texas dealerships, Ron Hoover RV and Ancira RV, recently joined the Coach-Net Dealers Program through a partnership agreement with National Motor Club, the company announced today.
Thousand Trails offers trip planning app
(Dec. 1, 2011) -- The free app is available in iTunes and the App Store, and provides outdoor enthusiasts with the freedom to research and plan trips to more than 80 Thousand Trails RV resorts, located in top vacation destinations across North America, from the convenience of their Apple devices.