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Year-to-date revenues through Labor Day weekend are up by an average often 13.4% at Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts across the U.S. and Canada, according to an announcement from Leisure Systems Inc. (LSI), the Milford, Ohio-based franchisor of the family-friendly camping resorts. “We are having one of our best years ever,” said Jim Westover, vice president of operations for […]

Continuing to capitalize on increased manufacturing capacities, Starcraft RV announced its entry into the euro-shaped lightweight travel trailer segment with the introduction of the Comet Mini. “Building on the momentum of our products in the marketplace, the growth of our company has opened new doors and allowed us to continue to listen and react to the […]

Thor Industries Inc. Drew Industries Inc. and Patrick Industries Inc. are among the finalists for the 2016 Indiana Public Company of the Year. According to a news release, the top performer will be unveiled and recognized at an honors banquet Sept. 15 in conjunction with the INVESTIndiana Equity Conference. A special team examined the 2014-15 […]

After interning with ASA Electronics for two summers while he completed bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering and economics from the University of Notre Dame, Anthony Nguyen has been brought on full time as a junior project engineer. According to a press release, his primary responsibilities include handling ECOs as well as product performance testing. Since […]

David Gorin, past president and CEO of the National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC) and a longtime industry consultant, and his partner Ed Rymer announced the acquisition of a 92-acre parcel in Palmetto, Fla., where they plan to build a new, modern 450-site RV resort. According to a press release, Gorin previously partnered […]

Rising customer demand is prompting Colton RV to consider plans to expand its parking and display area for the inventory at its Orchard Park, N.Y. location. The Buffalo News reported that the RV dealership is working with the Town of Orchard Park on a proposal to turn portions of a former mini-golf and batting cage […]

Thor Industries Inc. engaged in a time-honored Wall Street tradition Monday (Aug. 29) by ringing the “Closing Bell” at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan’s financial district. To watch a live stream, click here. Peter B. Orthwein, Thor executive chairman, along with President and CEO Bob Martin and other members of Thor’s management team officially marked the end of trading […]

Editor’s Note: The following article appears on PickupTrucks.com offering a first-hand look at Airstream Inc.’s manufacturing complex in Jackson Center, Ohio. Driving to Airstream’s world headquarters isn’t the most exciting voyage you’ll undertake, but driving away from it with a snazzy aluminum travel trailer in tow is a much more exciting endeavor. After fighting miles of road construction […]

Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) parks throughout North America are expecting more record-setting crowds this week for the annual Labor Day Weekend. KOA reported in a news release that occupancy for the upcoming Labor Day Weekend is up 11.5% at the 490 KOA campgrounds in North America, compared to the same time period in 2015. […]

Dexter Axle announced that effective Sept. 1  the Elkhart, Ind.-based company is strengthening its industry-leading axle warranty program for all customers. According to a press release, changes include increasing the sprung axle warranty to five years, increasing the Torflex axle warranty to 10 years, adding a lifetime weld warranty to all axles, and increasing the Dexter Genuine […]