ELS Reports Gains in FFO, Net Income for 2Q

Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc. (ELS) today (July 22) announced results for the quarter and six months ended June 30. For the quarter, Funds From Operations (FFO) increased to $57.6 million, or 63 cents per share, compared to $50.8 million, or 56 cents per share, for the same period in 2013. Net income available for common stockholders increased […]

Cruiser RV Introduces New Stryker Toy Hauler

Following two years of product development, Howe, Ind.-based Cruiser RV LLC has introduced its all-new 102-inch widebody constructed Stryker toy hauler travel trailer featuring what the company believes to be “the most user-inspired features in the lightweight market.”  According to a press release, the 102-inch construction can accommodate a variety of cargo including side-by-sides, ATV’s and […]

CrossRoads Owners Rally Sees 100 Attendees

Towable builder CrossRoads RV hosted its owners rally this past weekend in Shipshewana, Ind., drawing around 100 attendees. “It was nice to see a whole campground full of CrossRoads products,” stated CrossRoads President Andy Cripe in a press release. “It was great getting to spend the day with our customers. These events give us an […]

Spartan to Release 2Q Financial Report Aug. 5

Spartan Motors Inc., parent to Spartan Chassis Inc., will announce its second quarter 2014 results prior to the market opening on Aug. 5. The company will also host a webcast of its conference call on the same day at 10 a.m. EDT to discuss its financial results with analysts and institutional investors. To access the conference […]

EverGreen Names Walczak Bay Hill, Tesla RSM

EverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC announced today (July 22) that Bryan Walczak will join the team of EverGreen Bay Hill and Tesla fifth-wheel regional sales managers. According to a press release, Walczak will manage both the Bay Hill and Tesla brands on the Eastern Seaboard, establishing and managing dealer relationships. He plans to develop his territory through training programs and putting […]

Vendor Training +Plus Offering More Sessions

Vendor Training +Plus is back for the 2014 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo, offering extra days of education for fixed operations managers and lead staff. Already 13 of the industry’s top suppliers of goods and services have committed to provide targeted training that adds value to the convention experience and gives dealers a reason to bring […]

Hall’s Induction Reservations on Record Pace

Attendance at this year’s RV/MH Hall of Fame Induction Dinner honoring the incoming Class of 2014 has already surpassed reservations for last year’s ceremonies and is poised to set a new record for the number of attendees.  “With less than two weeks to go before this year’s event, the number of dinner reservations has topped […]

National Parks Contribute to Local Economies

National park visitors contributed $26.5 billion to the nation’s economy and supported almost 240,000 jobs in 2013, according to a peer-reviewed report released today by National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis. “National parks are often the primary economic engines of many park gateway communities,” Jarvis said in a press release. “While park rangers provide […]

Keystone Appoints Jeff Crum as Outback DSM

Keystone RV Co.’s Outback division has named Jeff Crum district sales manager for the southeast. Crum, whose grandfather founded Dusty’s RV of Bartow, Fla., in 1967, previously served as regional vice president for a large RV dealership. “I’m thrilled to be part of the Keystone team,” said Crum in a press release. “During my 24 years on […]

Sika Corp. Announces New Hiring, Promotion

Tapes and adhesives supplier Sika Corp. announced a personnel appointment and promotion in its Region NA Automotive and Target Market Industry division. Sandra DeRoso was named as procurement manager, Region NA Automotive, reporting to Cedric Gray, vice president of operations in Grandview, Mo. DeRoso has more than 20 years of purchasing experience in the automotive adhesives […]