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Michael Scheinman has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Campspot, effective immediately, according to a press release form Campspot. A reservation and management software provider, Campspot is a leading online marketplace for RV resorts, family campgrounds, cabins, glamping options and more. Developed by campground owners, Campspot officially launched in 2015 with a goal to elevate […]

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Honda Motor Co. said late Tuesday (March 16) supply chain issues will force a halt to production at a majority of U.S. and Canadian auto plants for a week, and added Wednesday that the production stoppages will extend to plants in Mexico, according to a report by Automotive News. Separately, Toyota Motor Corp. said a […]

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The U.S. Senate confirmed Katherine Tai as the top U.S. trade envoy in an overwhelming bipartisan vote Wednesday, according to a report at FoxBusiness.com. She will be the first Asian American and first woman of color to hold the position. Tai is considered a problem-solving pragmatist, and her nomination by President Biden to be U.S. […]

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The February freeze that triggered mass blackouts in Texas led to chemical plant shutdowns that are disrupting global supply chains, causing a shortage of the raw materials needed for everything from medical face shields to smartphones, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The power outages brought the world’s largest petrochemical complex to a […]

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt of an opinion column by Norm Schultz for Soundings Trade Only, a trade media outfit covering the marine industry. To the delight of dealers everywhere, the pandemic unexpectedly boosted sales last year to levels not seen in more than a decade. But there’s growing speculation that the momentum […]

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The RV Industry Association (RVIA) is hosting a live webinar discussion on the RV aftermarket at noon, Wednesday, March 24. The webinar is open to all RVIA members. Serving as the host for the webinar will be “RV Wingman” Alan Warren, a native Texan who loves the RV lifestyle. Warren has more than 35 years of […]

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Larry Wassam, president of Wassam Sales & Marketing Company, is the guest speaker at the next Coffee, Lunch and Learn program hosted by the RV Women’s Alliance’s (RVWA), which is set for noon ET, Friday (March 19). To meet the needs of the growing outdoor industry, RV resorts and campgrounds have to adjust. And no one […]

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Pleasure-Way is partnering with Truma in launching its 2021.5 updates to all Class B models, according to a press release from Truma. In addition to using the Truma AquaGo Comfort Plus, Pleasure-Way is incorporating the award-winning Truma VarioHeat. The Truma VarioHeat offers efficient and silent operation in the one-of-a-kind “Night Mode,” allowing for a restful […]

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Forth Worth, Texas-based Regency RV was formed in 1982 and over the years became one of the largest van conversion companies in North America. Due to economic and market shifts in the early 2000’s, the company moved away from vans and pivoted to truck conversions and, in 2014, entered the RV Market. Today, Regency is […]

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Jason Lippert, CEO of Lippert Components, the nation’s leading supplier of components to the RV industry, discussed the surge in demands for RVs amid the pandemic with Matt Miller on “Bloomberg Markets.” In the interview, Lippert acknowledged the ongoing consumer demand for RVs, in part due to the pandemic. However, Lippert noted the rising popularity […]

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