(Nov. 22, 2011) -- In her new position as associate vice president, Janae Kurtz will be responsible for continuous improvement initiatives involving customer service, parts, warranty, operations and purchasing.
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Redwood RV to introduce Blackwood line in Louisville
(Nov. 22, 2011) -- "With a strong demand from our current dealer base, we are taking the successful components of the Redwood story to the Blackwood fifth wheel. Large territories, zoned freight, level pricing and MSRP advertising will be the cornerstone of this product," said Craven.
Canadian retail sales rise, U.S. GDP revised lower
(Nov. 22, 2011) -- Canadian nominal retail sales in September rose a solid 1.0 percent following an upwardly revised 0.6 percent gain in August. The second estimate of annualized U.S. third quarter 2011 GDP growth showed that the rate slipped to 2.0 percent, which was slower than market expectations for a repeat of the advanced 2.5 percent gain.
Equine Motorcoach to use RV-ID
(Nov. 22, 2011) -- Using GPS and wireless communications, together with sophisticated software analytics, RV|ID gives Equine Motorcoach state-of-the art tools to efficiently manage inventory and improve customer support, said Stinnett.
Dutchmen unveils Komfort front lounge
(Nov. 22, 2011) -- Dutchmen today unveils the all new Komfort Front Lounge 3650FFL Fifth Wheel. Key features include a 6-foot, 8-inch tall ceiling height on upper deck with two slideouts that are six inches taller than the competition, and an entertainment center with a fireplace.
Systems 2000 to host blackjack tournament in Louisville
(Nov. 21, 2011) -- On Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 6 to 9:30 p.m., all RV dealers and their employees are invited to attend the "free to play, free to drink, and free to eat" Systems 2000, American Guardian Warranty Services, RV America, and RV123.com Blackjack Tournament.
IDS Astra G2 to integrate with Wolters Kluwer AppOne platform
(Nov. 21, 2011) -- Through a new AppOne interface in Astra G2, dealers can pull all of the needed financial data already entered into the DMS system to populate credit applications and easily submit them to lenders for approval via AppOne. This eliminates duplicate data entry, helping make the processing of loan applications faster and less error-prone.
Keystone RV begins West Coast production of Bullet ultralite
(Nov. 21, 2011) -- "With a 48 percent market share gain, Bullet is the fastest growing laminated trailer of the top 40 brands and has climbed to No. 6 in retail sales of ultralites, according to Statistical Surveys, Inc. of Grand Rapids, Michigan," said Hyde. "The Keystone Bullet also garnered its second consecutive DSI Award from RVDA this past October."
Outdoors RV Manufacturing introduces the Blackstone travel trailer
(Nov. 21, 2011) -- The BlackStone product line consists of five travel trailers from 28 to 34 feet in length and is targeting RV buyers that are downsizing from a motorhome or larger fifth wheel but is still looking for those luxury type features that go along with this RV lifestyle, said Croxton.
Newmar model to feature first 3D TV
(Nov. 21, 2011) -- In a partnership between Sony and Newmar, visitors to the Newmar display will be able to experience the Sony 3D TV first hand, as well as have the opportunity to enter a drawing for a chance to win a Sony 3D television prize package.