(Aug. 26, 2010) -- Because of the tie between Adam Dexter, president of Dexter Axle Co., and Stan Sunshine, chairman of Stag-Parkway, Inc., in the balloting for the third and final supplier seat, a special runoff election will be held. RVIA official representatives will be able to cast their vote electronically over a two week period, from Aug. 27 to Sept. 10.

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(Aug. 25, 2010) -- Mike Creech, 39, has logged 12 years in the industry, the past four with Heartland as brand manager for the company’s North Trail, Edge, Focus and MPG lightweight travel trailer lines. Prior to joining Heartland, he served as national sales manager for Monaco Coach Corp.’s McKenzie travel trailer division.

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(Aug. 19, 2010) -- “We are in the process of readying the plants, developing product and hiring workers,” Whitehead said, noting that Forest River is projecting the Shasta work force to eventually rise above 300 employees. “Our timetable is to have units ready for display at this year’s Louisville Show.”

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(June 9, 2010) -- Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC has announced plans to aggressively revive the iconic Prowler brand, launching production of the former legendary Fleetwood towable line late this summer in a dedicated production facility.

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(May 7, 2010) -- Heartland Recreational Vehicles announces the promotion of Kary Katzenberger to brand manager for the company’s Bighorn and Landmark luxury fifth-wheel lines, effective May 10.

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(May 5, 2010) -- Industrial employment in Indiana fell 6.9% over the past 12 months according to the 2010 Indiana Manufacturers Directory. This is a smaller loss compared to the manufacturing jobs MNI reported lost in the 2008-2009 survey period.

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(May 3, 2010) -- Heartland Recreational Vehicles today announced that it has expanded its management team with the appointment of 25-year industry veteran, Jeffery Kime, to the newly created position of president, effective May 10.

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(March 30, 2010) -- Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC announced it will expand its operations in Elkhart, creating up to 265 new jobs by 2013.

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(March 22, 2010) -- Building on last year’s momentum, Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC turned strong sales numbers in January with a 45 percent year-over-year gain in market share spurred by a 29.8 percent increase in unit sales.

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(March 17, 2010) -- The Bighorn line has grown to be one of the industry’s top-selling fifth wheels, according to the latest data from Statistical Surveys Inc. The brand finished 2009 as the industry’s No. 3 best-selling fifth wheel, boasting a 9.8 percent market share gain.

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(March 15, 2010) -- After posting a 500 percent increase in sales in 2009, Livin Lite Recreational Vehicles reports they are have acquired a second manufacturing facility to accommodate the increased retail sales of their ultra lightweight, all-aluminum campers.

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(March 11, 2010) -- According to Statistical Surveys Inc., the Elkhart, Ind.-based manufacturer boasted a 63.8 percent increase in market share compared to 2008, moving Heartland to the No. 9 ranking among all U.S. towable builders serving the Canadian marketplace.

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(March 10, 2010) -- According to Statistical Surveys Inc., Heartland posted a significant 6.1 percent increase in unit sales while moving to the No. 4 spot among all towable builders for the year. Conversely, towable sales dropped 25.9 percent industrywide with the majority of builders incurring a decline in unit sales from 2008.

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(Feb. 8, 2010) -- “Our new travel trailer models are filling gaps in our lineup with products that target some of the fastest-growing sectors in the marketplace,” Whitehead said. “Judging from the early shows, we are carving out our niche in these very competitive areas of the market.”

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(Feb. 4, 2010) -- “Fleetwood’s towable brands have long been among the most widely recognized names in the towable RV segment, with loyal customers and an extensive dealer network. By acquiring the trademarks of Fleetwood’s towable products, we will enhance Heartland’s brand portfolio with industry leading names such as Prowler, Pioneer and Wilderness,” said Brady.

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