NOVI, Mich. – The Shyft Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHYF), a North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly and upfit for the commercial, retail and service specialty vehicle markets and parent company of Spartan Chassis announced in a press release that Aebi Schmidt Group has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to its previously announced proposed merger.
The registration statement includes a preliminary prospectus and proxy statement in connection with the Merger. Although the registration statement has not yet become effective and the information contained therein is subject to change, it provides important information about Shyft, Aebi Schmidt, and the Merger. The registration statement includes pro forma U.S. GAAP financial results for 2024, including combined revenues of $1.9 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $148 million. The expected closing date of the Merger is mid-2025 and the closing is subject to the registration statement being declared effective by the SEC, approval by shareholders of Shyft, and certain other customary closing conditions.
Upon the consummation of the Merger, the combined company is expected to be named Aebi Schmidt Group, and its shares will be listed and traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “AEBI”.
“Filing the S-4 is an important milestone as we move closer to completing the merger and begin the SEC review process,” said James Sharman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shyft. “We look forward to bringing together the strengths and expertise of both teams to build a company with the size and scale to deliver exceptional value for our customers, drive sustainable growth, and create long-term shareholder value.”
AIRDRIE, Alberta – Josh Freese, an employee at Western RV Country’s location in Airdire, Alberta, was born with a rare and life-altering visual impairment called Congenital Nystagmus — a condition that causes rapid, involuntary eye movement, blurred vision and extreme light sensitivity. His brain and eyes don’t communicate the way they should, and as of now, there is no cure. Because of this, Josh is legally blind, according to a communication from Western RV Country.
Josh has faced obstacles many of us never have to think about — he’s never had the freedom to drive, his career options are limited, and he has to live near essential resources just to get by. Time and time again, he’s been told, “You can’t.” Yet despite every challenge, he has never lost hope.
For years, he has dreamed of a breakthrough — a chance to live with more independence and dignity. Until recently, every possible surgery carried the terrifying risk of complete blindness. But in 2022, a glimmer of hope appeared: a groundbreaking treatment trial in Beijing, China—an implant that won’t cure Nystagmus, but could dramatically reduce its effects.
After months of testing, exams, and genetic screenings, Josh has officially been invited to undergo this life-changing I-NYS implantation surgery. If successful, this could mean:
The ability to drive for the first time in his life
Truly seeing his son’s face and watching him play sports
More career opportunities and financial stability
The independence he has always longed for
But he can’t do this alone.
The cost of the surgery, hospital stay, pre-op testing, and the implant is a staggering $60,000 CAD—and that doesn’t include flights, accommodations, lost wages, or unexpected expenses. It’s an overwhelming financial burden, but with your help, we can give Josh the gift of sight.
“Josh is a fantastic employee, but above all else, he is an exceptional human being and father. Healthy eye sight is truly a gift most of us take for granted. I implore everyone in the RV industry to rally around Josh and show their support. Let’s make this happen!” – Brandon Urban, Operations Manager, Western RV Country Airdrie.
ELKHART, Ind, – Over a year ago Ultra-Fab released standard hub/drum assemblies. RV and Trailer dealers & distributors received them well and they have quickly become one of Ultra-Fab’s top selling categories, according to a release.
“Dealers and Distributors suggested that they could increase their sales & profits if we offered loaded hubs,” says Raymond Padgett, vice president of sales and marketing for Ultra-Fab. “Ultra-Fab listened and went to work to provide the Loaded versions. Today we are announcing their release. We believe we have the best product, warranty (no one beats our 5-year warranty), and pricing in the industry.”
These hubs are preloaded with inner & outer races, bearings, grease seals and grease already packed in place. Box also includes cone wheel nuts, hub cap, and cotter pin to complete installation. Each hub is a fully incorporated casting & machined to maximize the effectiveness of the brakes.
Currently these Loaded Hubs are available in 4 configurations.
Raymond concluded, “Cross Reference information and other materials are available on our website. Feel free to place your order with your favorite distributor as they should have them either in stock or on order at this point. If you need help with availability and/or need help with pricing, please reach out to me.” Raymond can be contacted at [email protected] or 404.754.8928.
LAFAYETTE, Ind. – LiquidSpring, the leader in smart suspension systems for heavy-duty vehicles, is proud to announce the availability of its proprietary LiquidSpring suspension system for the RAM 3500 pickup truck. Known for its load-adaptive ride quality and unmatched handling improvements, LiquidSpring is now empowering RVers, overlanders, and truck camper owners to experience their RAM 3500 like never before, especially while towing or navigating rugged backroads while overlanding in a truck camper.
This launch marks a major step forward in delivering comfort, control, and confidence to RAM truck owners who demand more from their suspension systems.
“The RAM 3500 is already a powerhouse—but paired with LiquidSpring, the ride becomes smoother, the load levels automatically, and your overall comfort dramatically improves,” said Don Gephart, Marketing Manager at LiquidSpring. “Best of all, there’s no loss in GVWR or capability. And this is just the beginning—additional RAM models are on the way as we continue expanding our lineup. We’re already fully available for RAM cab-chassis and Ford pick-up trucks from F-250 all the way up to the F-600 cab chassis.”
Designed with towing and off-road use in mind, LiquidSpring delivers a more stable and comfortable ride whether you’re pulling a travel trailer across the country or taking your truck camper deep into remote terrain. By actively adjusting to road and load conditions in real time, the system reduces bounce, minimizes sway, and levels the vehicle underload while maintaining full factory-rated towing and payload capacities. That means better handling in crosswinds, smoother lane changes, and more confidence behind the wheel.
LiquidSpring is already the premium suspension choice for Class A gas motorhomes and Super C RVs, delivering unmatched ride quality and control to some of the most demanding RV applications on the road today.
Now available through LiquidSpring’s nationwide network of certified installers, RAM 3500 owners can upgrade with confidence. Shops or dealers interested in becoming certified installers can call (765) 474-7816 for more information.
To learn more, view specs, or locate an installer near you, visit www.liquidspring.com.
BILLINGS, Mont. – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) iin a news release congratulated Justin Staten and Everstar Outdoor LLC on the grand opening of the Lake Logan KOA Journey. With a passion for outdoor recreation and hospitality, Justin and his team bring a wealth of experience in campground development and management.
Nestled in the Hocking Hill region, the Lake Logan KOA Journey offers campers a blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. Surrounded by forests and just minutes from Lake Logan, guests can enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, and a variety of other outdoor activities. This campground is the perfect gateway to the region’s stunning landscapes, offering campers easy access to scenic trails, pristine waters, and breathtaking views.
“We love the Logan Lake area, and we felt we had a hidden gem with the lake being so close to our campground,” said Justin Staten, owner of the Lake Logan KOA Journey. “People can enjoy the lake by fishing, swimming, and boating while also taking in the beautiful scenery. We love what KOA stands for, and we know people love KOA campgrounds, so we felt it was the perfect fit for this stunning location.”
Campgrounds have a significant economic and cultural impact on local communities. According to KOA’s annual Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report, the average camper spends $156 daily while camping. With 30% of campers saying they are interested in visiting small towns, and another 30% drawn to food tourism, campers are looking to experience the culture of local regions.
Conveniently located near the highways and byways of North America, KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect stop after a long day on the road. With long pull-thru RV sites for quick and easy setup, and a strong line of RV supplies, KOA Journey campgrounds promise a hassle-free stay for travelers.
Campers at Lake Logan KOA Journey will have access to a range of amenities, including firewood delivery, pizza and wings, 50-amp pull-thru sites, deluxe patios, a KampK9® dog park, a playground, and a well-stocked camp store. Whether guests prefer to relax by the lake, rent a pontoon, try paddleboarding, or take in the region’s hiking trails, there is something for everyone at this destination.
Looking ahead, Lake Logan KOA Journey plans to enhance the camper experience by eventually transitioning all sites to include concrete patios and RV pads for a more deluxe stay. Additional activities such as pickleball courts, basketball courts, cornhole, and two new cabins are also in the works, expanding the campground’s appeal to a wide range of travelers.
“We love partnering with KOA because of their commitment to guest loyalty,” Staten added. “KOA campgrounds are known for their great service and high standards, and we are excited to be part of that tradition.”
The Lake Logan KOA Journey is one of more than 500 open-to-the-public KOA campgrounds in the U.S. and Canada. Other brands in the KOA Family of Campgrounds include KOA Holidays, designed as the ideal base camp for the great outdoors, offering plenty of activities and amenities for every type of camper. KOA Resorts provide an abundance of staff-led activities, on-site food dining, group meeting space, and more.
Located at 28920 Lake Logan Road in Logan, Ohio, the campground is open from April 1 to November 1, 2025.
For more information or to make a reservation, please visit the campground’s website, or call 740-385-7120. Reservations are also available by going online or using the KOA App.
Canadian RV dealers say they are concerned about the threat of tariffs on their industry, but are cautiously optimistic that travellers may have a renewed interest in exploring Canada in a recreational vehicle, according to a report at CBC.ca.
The vast majority of RVs in Canada are produced in the U.S., mostly in and around Elkhart, Ind.
So far, the vehicles have been spared from the United States’s 25 per cent auto tariffs and Canada’s equivalent retaliatory ones, says Shane Devenish, the president of the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association. But, he says, dealers have been stockpiling units just in case.
“[We’ve] certainly got our fingers crossed that we won’t be hit.… It would tremendously affect our industry with these tariffs, if they come on,” Devenish told Shelley Joyce, host of CBC’s Daybreak Kamloops.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The trend of year-over-year decreases in the retail registration data continued in February 2025, as recorded by Statistical Surveys Inc., the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based subsidiary of Trader Interactive that monitors retail and consumer data for the RV industry. This continues the trend of year-over-year declines dating back to 2023.
There were 21,868 retail registrations in the second month of this year, which is 2,968 fewer units – an 11.9% decrease – versus the 24,836 for the same period in 2024.
For comparison, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) reported 32,871 wholesale shipments in February 2025 – an 11,003-unit difference versus the retail registrations total. Year-to-date, there have been 39,411 retail registrations and 60,500 wholesale shipments, which represents a 21,089-unit difference.
United States
• Travel Trailer – 13,690 retail registrations in February 2025 (15,630 retail registrations in February 2024; a 12.4% decrease). Market share leaders: Forest River Inc. (40.7%), THOR Industries (38.3%), Grand Design RV Co. (7.8%).
• Fifth-Wheel – 3,760 (4,141; -9.2%). Market share leaders: THOR (35.8%), Forest River (28.3%), Grand Design (15.7%).
• Camping Trailer – 201 (330; -39.1%). Market share leaders: Forest River (57.2%), Aliner (23.4%), Purple Line LLC (8.0%).
• Park Model – 174 (124; +40.3%). Market share leaders: Cavco Industries (24.7%), Skyline Champion (24.1%), Elevation Park Models (9.8%).
• Class A – 549 (684; -19.7%). Market share leaders: THOR (51.5%), Forest River (14.4%), Newmar Corp. (13.8%).
• Class C – 1,914 (1,758; +8.9%). Market share leaders: TOR (42.6%), Forest River (33.1%), Winnebago Motorized (8.8%).
• Class B – 566 (817; -30.7%). Market share leaders: THOR (35.9%), Winnebago Motorized (22.8%), Forest River (10.4%).
Canada
• Travel Trailer – 774 retail registrations in February 2025 (1,043 retail registrations in February 2024; a 25.8% decrease). Market share leaders: THOR Industries (39.3%), Forest River Inc. (31.0%), Grand Design RV Co. (8.5%).
• Fifth-Wheel – 144 (182; -20.9%). Market share leaders: THOR (38.2%), Forest River (22.9%), Grand Design (19.4%).
• Camping Trailer – 10 (15; -33.3%). Market share leaders: Forest River (90%), Jumping Jack Trailers (10%).
• Park Model – 0 (2; -100%).
• Class A – 16 (20; -20%). Market share leaders: THOR (56.3%), REV Recreation Group (25%), Forest River (12.5%).
• Class C – 46 (61; -24.6%). Market share leaders: THOR (47.8%), Forest River (19.6%), Winnebago Motorized (13.0%).
• Class B – 24 (29; -17.2%). Market share leaders: THOR (66.7%), Pleasure Way Industries (16.7%), Winnebago Motorized (8.3%).
Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 RV Industry Power Breakfast. Single tickets are $80 while 10-seat table sponsorships are $750, which includes signage and program recognition.
The RV Industry Power Breakfast has evolved over the past 13 years into one of North America’s key annual RV trade events.
This year’s breakfast starts at 6:45 a.m., with the program itself at 7:15 a.m., on Thursday, May 8, at the RV/MH Hall of Fame and Northern Indiana Event Center in Elkhart, Ind. Emceed by RVBusiness Publisher Rick Kessler, this year’s event includes a slate of headline-generating speakers led by Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, the former U.S. Senator and Meyer Distributing executive.
Along with a timely presentation from nationally renowned economist Peter Morici, look for virtual comments from U.S. Sen. Jim Banks, U.S. Sen. Todd Young and U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym, and greetings from Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson.
In addition, Jessica Wahl Turner of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable will detail the RV industry’s pivotal role in the greater outdoor recreation economy, and KOA’s Mark Lemoine will provide new research from the campground sector.
Add to all that industry-specific news from RVDA’s Phil Ingrassia, RVIA’s Craig Kirby, and Lippert’s Michilah Grimes and Coachmen RV’s Mike Gaeddert of the Emerging Leaders Coalition, and this year’s Power Breakfast looks to be a powerful event.
The 2025 RV Industry Power Breakfast is sponsored by Airxcel, Cummins, Dometic, Forest River, KOA, RVDA, RVIA, Spartan RV Chassis, THOR Industries, Wells Fargo and Winnebago Industries.
Direct inquiries to event coordinator Judy Schutz (574-849-0578 or [email protected]).
MIDDLEBURY, Ind. — At least five motorhomes were destroyed in a fire at a Middlebury trucking company on Wednesday night (April 3), according to a report by The Goshen News.
Middlebury Fire Department Chief Jeff Wogoman said the fire at Star Fleet Trucking, 107 Industrial Parkway, was called in around 8:40 a.m.
Five motorhomes caught fire and are destroyed, including at least some from Jayco and Forest River, Wogoman said. Wogoman also said that several others suffered smoke damage and it will be up to the companies involved to determine how to handle them.
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced that Nicole Y. Lamb-Hale has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective June 1. She will succeed Sharon Barner when she retires on May 31.
“Nicole has spent her career mastering the complex fields of corporate and international law, regulatory compliance and trade policy,” said Jennifer Rumsey, Chair and CEO, Cummins Inc. “She is a visionary and strategic thinker, and as our Vice President and Chief Legal Officer has leveraged her extensive legal expertise, strategic advisory skills and experience in corporate governance to advise, protect and grow our company.”
“A values-based and team-centered leader, Nicole’s skillset and experience make her uniquely qualified to step into the role of Chief Administrative Officer and lead this critical organization during an important time in Cummins’ history,” Rumsey added. “I am excited for her continued, positive impact on our company and our people.”
Nicole Y. Lamb-Hale
Lamb-Hale joined Cummins in 2021 as Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, adding Corporate Secretary to her responsibilities in 2023. Since then, she has been a valued member of the Cummins Leadership Team, providing day-to-day legal counsel to Cummins’ global business and functional leaders and leading a diverse team of legal experts across 11 countries. In this role, Lamb-Hale helped lead some of the company’s most complex trade and regulatory matters and transactions, including the acquisition of Meritor, the largest in the company’s history; the spin-off of Cummins’ Filtration Business; and the formation of its battery cell joint venture, Amplify Cell Technologies.
As Chief Administrative Officer, Lamb-Hale will lead a global organization comprised of several functions that provide critical services, expertise and support to Cummins’ businesses around the world. These global functions include: risk management, ethics and compliance, product compliance and regulatory affairs, government relations, communications and corporate responsibility. Lamb-Hale will also continue in her role as Corporate Secretary, ensuring the company’s compliance with corporate governance standards and advising Cummins’ Board of Directors.
Prior to joining Cummins, Lamb-Hale held executive leadership roles in two global firms: Kroll, LLC, a global risk advisory firm, and Albright Stonebridge Group, a global strategic advisory and commercial diplomacy firm. Before that, Nicole was nominated by U.S. President Obama and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as the Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA). In this role, she was the Chief Executive Officer of the industry-facing unit of ITA, serving as the liaison between U.S. industry and the federal government. Nicole also served as Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Commerce and as an equity partner in two global law firms.
Lamb-Hale is an independent director on the corporate boards of Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) and of Kroll, LLC. She also serves as a board director for the Cummins Foundation, as well as several other non-profit boards, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Center for International Private Enterprise. In addition, Lamb-Hale is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and an emeritus member of the Dean’s Advisory Council of the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University (Bloomington, IN). She is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Harvard Law School.
About Cummins Inc.
Cummins Inc., a global power solutions leader, comprises five business segments – Engine, Components, Distribution, Power Systems and Accelera by Cummins – supported by its global manufacturing and extensive service and support network, skilled workforce and vast technological expertise. Cummins is committed to its Destination Zero strategy, which is grounded in the company’s commitment to sustainability and helping its customers successfully navigate the energy transition with its broad portfolio of products. The products range from advanced diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, valvetrain technologies, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, axles, drivelines, brakes, suspension systems, electric power generation systems, electrified power systems with innovative components and subsystems, including battery, fuel cell and electric power technologies and hydrogen production technologies. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), since its founding in 1919, Cummins employs approximately 69,600 people committed to powering a more prosperous world through three global corporate responsibility priorities critical to healthy communities: education, environment and equality of opportunity. Cummins serves its customers online, through a network of company-owned and independent distributor locations, and through thousands of dealer locations worldwide and earned about $3.9 billion on sales of $34.1 billion in 2024. See how Cummins is leading your world toward a future of smarter, cleaner power at www.cummins.com.
