Helmuth Steps Down as President For Genesis

Industry supplier Genesis Products Inc. CEO Jon Wenger announced today (Oct. 25) that Jon Helmuth has “transitioned away from his role as president, according to a press release. “I have assumed the title of president and CEO with all of its responsibilities,” said Wenger. “Jon has moved into a support role for the company and [...]

B.C. Park Model Builder in Dispute Over Codes

A province-wide recall in Brisith Columbia has been issued for any owners or occupants of mobile homes built by Riske Creek Manufacturing, and its principle Andy Tower. The British Columbia Safety Authority issued the recall after finding some homes built by the Salmon Arm company don’t comply with gas or electrical certification standards and may [...]

Newmar Appreciation Dinner Honors Suppliers

Nappanee, Ind.-based Newmar Corp. hosted an elite group of suppliers for a sit-down chicken dinner at its Annual Vendor Appreciation Dinner on Oct. 22 at Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury. According to a press release, approximately 140 people attended the event. Select vendors were honored in various categories for outstanding performance in supplying Newmar with [...]

VIDEO 2: ROTV Visits ‘B’ Builder Pleasure-Way

On this week’s show “Rollin’ On TV” heads to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and visit Pleasure-Way Industries Ltd., the maker of Pleasure-Way Class B and B-plus style Class C motorhomes. The crew meets with Dean Rumpel, president and CEO of the family run company, and learns about Pleasure-Way’s history and product lines. During the visit, ROTV also [...]

Ford Settles Class Action Over Navistar Diesels

Ford Motor Co. has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over claims that it sold defective diesel engines in its 2003-07 Super Duty pickups and E-series vans. Automotive News reported that the now discontinued diesel 6-liter V-8, manufactured by Ford’s former diesel engine supplier, Navistar International, had myriad problems with the fuel system, turbochargers and [...]

Ivy Tech Center to Boost Elkhart Manufacturing

The vision of a new, $14 million advanced manufacturing training center for Indiana’s Elkhart County came a step closer to reality Thursday (Oct. 24) afternoon following a meeting of the Elkhart County Redevelopment Commission. The Goshen News reported that during Thursday’s meeting, commission members voted in favor of providing $500,000 toward infrastructure improvements for the [...]

Newmar Appreciation Dinner Honors Suppliers

Nappanee, Ind.-based Newmar Corp. hosted an elite group of suppliers for a sit-down chicken dinner at its Annual Vendor Appreciation Dinner on Oct. 22 at Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury. According to a press release, approximately 140 people attended the event. Select vendors were honored in various categories for outstanding performance in supplying Newmar with [...]

Winegard, DISH Develop Mobile HDTV Antenna

Burlington, Iowa-based Winegard Co. has collaborated with DISH to develop and introduce the Pathway X2 Portable Satellite TV antenna exclusively for receiving DISH program content. According to a press release, the Pathway X2 delivers a true HDTV viewing experience for mobile or outdoor activities such as RVing, tailgating and camping. The new Pathway Antenna is [...]

RVIA Technical Groups Review 2014 Standards

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) four technical subcommittees – Heating, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire & Life Safety – met the week of Oct. 7 in Fort Myers, Fla., to review and discuss RV-related standards issues. According to a press release, the subcommittees took action on all proposed 1192 Handbook Revisions based on the upcoming [...]