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Wholesale shipments of all RVs continued to rise in January but at a slower pace than last year.  The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) reported that shipments totaled 25,467 units, 4.5% greater than the same month last year and the best January total since 2007. Severe weather across the country affected the ability to build, [...]

Drew Industries Inc. today (Feb. 27) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components Inc., has acquired Innovative Design Solutions Inc. (IDS), a Troy, Mich.-based designer, developer and manufacturer of electronic systems encompassing a wide variety of RV applications. According to a press release, IDS also manufactures electronic systems for automotive, medical and industrial applications. “We are [...]

More than half (54.7%) of marine industry participants expect sales to increase 5% to 10% this year, according to survey results released today (Feb. 28) by GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF). That’s up from the 43% who expected growth in that range last year. That sentiment tracks closely with CDF’s forecast of 8% growth [...]

Kelowna, British Columbia-based Northern Lite Truck and Campers is scrambling to keep their business afloat in the wake of a fire that destroyed operations. According to a report by Capital News, owner Keith Donkin got word early Wednesday (Feb. 27) morning that the family’s plant was on fire. Investigators hope to learn today what sparked the massive [...]

Drew Industries Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components Inc., has reached an agreement in principle to acquire certain assets and the business of Star Design LLC, an Elkhart, Ind.-based manufacturer of thermoformed sheet plastic products for the RV, bus and specialty vehicle industries. Closing of the transaction, anticipated to take place within 30 [...]

House lawmakers took aim at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Thursday (Feb. 27), passing Republican-backed legislation that would curtail the power of the federal regulator. The Wall Street Journal reported that the bill passed by the House on a 232-182 vote, would replace the CFPB’s single director with a five-member board. It would also subject the [...]

This week’s segment of “Rollin’ On TV” offers an in-depth look at motorhome builder Fleetwood RV, including a tour of its facilities in Decatur, Ind. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

Drew Industries Inc. today (Feb. 27) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components Inc., has reached an agreement in principle to acquire certain assets and the business of Star Design LLC, an Elkhart, Ind.-based manufacturer of thermoformed sheet plastic products for the RV, bus and specialty vehicle industries. Closing of the transaction, anticipated to take place [...]

Drew Industries Inc. today (Feb. 27) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components Inc., has acquired Innovative Design Solutions Inc. (IDS), a Troy, Mich.-based designer, developer and manufacturer of electronic systems encompassing a wide variety of RV applications. According to a press release, IDS also manufactures electronic systems for automotive, medical and industrial applications. “We are [...]

Development in Middlebury, Ind., including expansion at Jayco Inc., is the driver behind two big projects aiming to improve water pressure and jump start much needed upgrades at the town’s water treatment plant. The Elkhart Truth reported that the town plans to correct a design flaw that has come to light as development in the [...]