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Middlebury, Ind.-basedEverGreen Recreational Vehicles LLC announced that Jack Snyder has been appointed regional sales manager of the Sun Valley, i-Go, Ascend and Amped travel trailer lines. According to a press release, Snyder will oversee all product sales development in the western states of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, California, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and Washington. He will also [...]

Dealers are invited to a free webinar called Hazardous Waste 101: Regulation Clarification and De-mystification, March 6 at noon ET. According to a press release, it’s provided by the Mike Molino RV Learning Center through a partnership with online marketing firm KPA. RV dealers’ participation in the live event helps support the Learning Center’s development of [...]

The Forest River Owners Group (FROG) today (March 4) opened registration for its 2014 FROG International, scheduled for Aug. 3-9 at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen, Ind. According to a press release, last year’s rally drew just over 350 RVs. “During the first 12 hours that registration was open today we received just over 125 registrations,” [...]

The auto retail business is red hot and getting hotter as dealership profits continue to rise. And, according to an Automotive News report, it’s no wonder everyone wants in. In 2013, the average U.S. dealership produced return on equity of 29%, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). That figure has risen in four [...]

Authorities may never know what ignited the massive fire that leveled Kelowna, British Columbia-based Northern Lite Truck and Campers last week. According to a report by The Daily Courier, fire and insurance investigators spent hours probing the ruins of the Northern Lite building, but failed to pinpoint the cause. “Damage to the building was extensive. An [...]

The 45th Annual RV Super Show will return to the State Fair Park in Oklahoma City March 13-16, featuring seven area RV dealers showing over 300 new RVs, along with dozens of lifestyle-related vendors. According to a press release, the event will offer several family-oriented activities, including a “Kids Fun Area” and a “Water Wheel” ride. [...]

The reorganization and rebranding of the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA) continues with the unveiling of the group’s new logo today (March 3). “We wanted a fresh new look that reflects what we are all about,” said Brian Sullivan, NERVDA president, in a press release. “As we continue to rebuild the association and provide quality [...]

The vehicle assembly industry has provided thousands of jobs for decades in Indiana’s Elkhart County, but when looking ahead after the Great Recession, many people believe the time has come to pursue industrial diversity. “Probably it is going to be hard to overcome in the next decade or two, because of the significant ebbs and [...]

Supreme Industries Inc. will sell its shuttle-bus assets to Forest River Inc. The Goshen (Ind.) News reported that in December Supreme management announced it would sell the shuttle-bus business. Forest River, headquartered in Elkhart, will buy the division for about $7 million, depending on bus sales before the deal is finalized. Supreme is making the move to focus on [...]