Coach-Net Partners with Peterson’s Excel Brand

Coach-Net today (Nov. 5) announced its signing of a partnership agreement to support Peterson Industries Inc.’s Excel RV brand, according to a press release. Through the agreement, Coach-Net will safeguard purchasers of new Excel RVs by providing them with one year of 24/7 emergency roadside and campsite assistance, as well as technical support, from Coach-Net’s [...]

SEMA announces new product award winners

(Nov. 5, 2013) -- The event recognizes the most cutting-edge automotive products either on the market or about to hit the market. This year, more than 2,000 new products were submitted for consideration. Criteria included superiority of innovation, technical achievement, quality and workmanship, consumer appeal and marketability, SEMA explained.

Thor Posts Solid Gains in 1Q Motorhome Sales

Elkhart, Ind.-based Thor Industries Inc. today (Nov. 4) announced preliminary sales, as well as continued growth in the company’s backlog, for its fiscal 2014 first quarter, ended Oct. 31. Preliminary consolidated sales from continuing operations in the first quarter were $802.6 million, up 5.4% from $761.4 million in the first quarter last year. Towable RV [...]

Camping World Secures Multiyear Credit Facility

Camping World Inc. announced today (Nov. 4) that it has secured a new $525 million multiyear floorplan credit facility. According to a press release, Bank of America, N.A., which serves as the administrative agent, led the transaction. JP Morgan, who has partnered with the company since 2003, acted as co-agent. The facility also includes seven [...]

2013 SEMA Show Opens Up Today in Las Vegas

The Special Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show is shaping up this year to be one of the strongest in the event’s 47 year history, a good sign the business of vehicle personalization, customization and preservation is rebounding. According to a press release, some 130,000 professionals from more than 130 countries are expected to attend the [...]