RV Business

Winnebago Industries announced the promotion of Brion Brady to the position of national sales manager of Winnebago Towables. According to a press release, Brady is responsible for sales of the Forest City, Iowa-based company’s Winnebago and SunnyBrook travel trailer and fifth wheel-products. “We welcome Brion to his new position with Winnebago Towables,” said Winnebago Towables President Johnny [...]

Patrick Industries Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of building and component products for the recreational vehicle, manufactured housing and industrial markets, today (Oct. 24) reported a 29.8% increase in revenue for its third quarter, ended Sept. 29. Net sales during the period increased $33.7 million to $146.6 million from $112.9 million in the same quarter [...]

Elkhart, Ind,-based Nexus RV, a factory-direct manufacturer of Class C, Class B-plus and Super C motorhomes, announced the placement of a showroom in Temecula, Calif. “This showroom will have, for display purposes only, a Ghost Super C, Phantom Class C and a Viper Class B-plus to allow customers from the West Coast an opportunity to [...]

Winnebago Industries Inc. announced the promotion of Denise Yeager to the position of consumer engagement manager, according to a press release. In her new position, Yeager is responsible for the company’s WIT Club and brand licensing initiatives, including WIT Club tours and the visitors center. “WIT Club, our owner’s group exclusive to Winnebago Industries’ product [...]

The recreational vehicle business is bringing more jobs to Indiana’s Elkhart County. The South Bend Tribune reported that California-based RV supplier Girard Systems and Girard Products LLC is currently in the process of moving into a 30,800-square-foot facility in Goshen. The move puts Girard, which makes tankless water heaters and awnings for RVs, closer to [...]

Cequent Performance Products (CPP) is gearing up for attendance at the 2013 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. According to a press release, the event will take place Nov. 5-8 in Las Vegas. CPP will host Team BKR (Brad Keselowski Racing) with a special appearance from Keselowski, owner and driver of the #19 Draw-Tite Camping [...]

A year’s worth of board reorganization efforts by the California Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (CalARVC) came to fruition last week culminating with the 2013-14 officer elections. Pamela Hintz of Village Camper Inn in Cresecent City was installed as the first woman president for CalARVC. According to a press release, she worked closely with [...]

Nexus RV LLC, a factory-direct manufacturer of Class C motorhomes, Class B-plus motorhomes and Super C motorhomes, has announced the placement of a factory-direct dealership in Clearwater, Fla. “Florida is such an important market for all RV manufacturers and that is certainly the case for Nexus RV,” said Vice President and co-founder Dave Middleton in [...]

Middlebury, Ind.-based EverGreen Recreational Vehicles was honored to receive the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) Quality Circle Award for its Lifestyle and Bay Hill brands of fifth-wheels. According to a press release, RVDA Chairman Jeff Hirsch will present the recognition awards at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville on Dec. 2 at 5 p.m., followed [...]

Dehco Inc., an Elkhart, Ind.-based distributor of building materials and electronics to the recreational vehicle, manufactured housing and marine industries, announced an agreement in principle to acquire the assets of the putty and sealant division of Elixir Industries Inc., also located in Elkhart. According to a press release, Dehco’s Colorimetric division has been a manufacturer [...]