(Jan. 7, 2009) -- The RV public will get its first view of Workhorse's latest front engine diesel, the W20D, at the Florida RV SuperShow Jan. 14 to 18 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa at the Workhorse display (booth 145) in the Expo Hall.

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(Jan. 7, 2009) -- Chicago area manufacturer, RealWheels Corporation has a product that addresses the aerodynamic challenges of wheel design. “We’ve offered our Aerostyle Wheel Covers for years, and they used to be purchased mainly for appearance,” says RealWheels Vice President of Marketing Jhan Dolphin. “Now, they’ve become an important part of what drivers are doing to make their rigs more eco-friendly and fuel efficient.”

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(Jan. 6, 2009) -- The Riverside Laminations staff spent the last few weeks getting the factory ready for business, and they actually produced their first product yesterday, said Craig Brunton. The company will provide entry doors, ramp doors, compartment doors and sidewalls.

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(Jan. 6, 2009) -- Made from 14-gauge, black powder-coated aluminized steel and baffled on all four sides, this innovative new product incorporates a toolbox with more than 5.5 cubic feet of storage space. Plus, the fuel filler neck is located inside the storage compartment so both tools and fuel can be secured with the turn of a key.

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(Jan. 6, 2009) -- Spartan Motors Inc. has named Art Ickes president of its Spartan Chassis unit. Ickes formerly was vice president of operations and replaces Richard Schalter, who resigned last week.

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(Jan. 6, 2009) -- "If you are the new or recent owner of a trailer, RV or mobile home, there's a highly likely chance you experienced or are experiencing some form formaldehyde outgassing," says Dave Hearn, president of Pure Air Systems Inc. "We've developed a portable air filtration solution that specifically combats formaldehyde outgassing."

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(Jan. 6, 2009) -- The VehSmart system will offer travelers a complete driver support system with a wide range of benefits, like roadside assistance, concierge services, emergency notification and personal remote panic.

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(Jan. 5, 2009) -- David Webster, a retired director and longtime executive at a subsidiary of Drew Industries, will receive $750,000 annually in 2009 and 2010, plus $50,000 in insurance coverage and other benefits, including an automobile.

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(Jan. 5, 2009) -- More than 100 employees are back to work at a Wichita manufacturing plant. RV Products temporarily closed last November, blaming the economy for slowing work. The recreational vehicle air-conditioner maker opened again Monday as planned.

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(Jan. 5, 2009) -- Credit Advantage delivers consumer data beyond essential credit scoring indicators, providing key demographic and lifestyle information to help participating customers identify the highest quality prospects and maximize profits.

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(Jan. 5, 2009) -- Spartan spokesman Jeff Lambert said Friday that personnel changes related to Richard Schalter's resignation would be announced Monday, but he would not elaborate.

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(Jan. 2, 2009) -- Jan. 13 and 14, Brasher’s Northwest Auto Auction will hold its second two-day specialty event. More than 550 specialty units will roll across the auction’s live auction block. In December, more than 700 agents were in attendance during the two day sale and Brasher's said it anticipates even more dealerships to be in attendance in January.

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(Jan. 2, 2009) -- "On Dec. 29, 2008, Richard J. Schalter resigned as executive vice president of Spartan Motors, Inc., and as president of its Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. subsidiary," the company announced in an SEC filing.

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(Jan. 2, 2009) -- With more than $185 million in debt, of which about $158 million matures in 2009 and $9 million in January, GE Capital is poised to take control of the company.

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(Jan. 2, 2009) -- Okabe's site serves as a resource more than a web store. Yes, there are items such as binoculars, vehicle tents and lanterns available at affordable prices, but there are also news pieces regarding NASCAR events and other links for insurance and roadside assistance readied for people to read.

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(Dec. 30, 2008) -- Recreational-vehicle supplier Odyssey Group LLC will close its Bristol facility and lay off 170 workers, according to a Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification Act notice filed with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development earlier this month.

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(Dec. 30, 2008) -- TengoInternet today announced the hiring of Frank Drew and James Green as director of business development and director of marketing.

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(Dec. 29, 2008) -- For investors, now seems like a good time to take a serious look at Actuant. Although it has around $700 million in long-term debt and the economic environment could get worse before it gets better, the company has a diverse list of well-established clients including Deere, Shell and Wal-Mart, and it should be able to sustain sufficient belt-tightening.

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(Dec. 26, 2008) -- EPA has approved the 67,500 mile service emission maintenance interval as suggested by Cummins. However, the agency has limited this approval to the 2007-2009 model years due to the expectation that EGR valve-related technologies compatible to NOx adsorption technology will be developed by the 2010 model year.

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(Dec. 26, 2008) -- To date WiFiRV has invested $2.5 million in capital, labor services, and equipment to bring parks online and continues to support the market. The company has set a new budget of $1.5 million to invest wireless services for the RV industry in 2009.

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