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What does 2010 hold for the RV industry? [View]
Source: The Elkhart Truth
Published: Wednesday, December 2, 2009.
Summary: Thoughts from the show floor at the 47th Annual RVIA National RV Trade Show

RV Industry Leader: It appears ‘that the worst is finally over’ [View]
Source: The Elkhart Truth
Published: Wednesday, December 2, 2009.
Summary: After a year of continually being used to illustrate the depth and pain of the recent economic recession, the RV industry gladly declared Tuesday morning that the gloomy days are over and the recovery has begun.

Elkhart's Heartland RV participates in National RV Trade Show [View]
Source: WNDU TV, South Bend, Ind.
Published: Tuesday, December 1, 2009.
Summary: The 47th annual National RV Trade Show is underway in Louisville, Kentucky, and it's giving some hope to the struggling industry. Experts say there's good news when it comes to sales, and that's good news for the rest of the country, including Elkhart County.

RV Experts: Industry Success Indicative Of Economy [View]
Source: WLKY.com, Louisville, KY
Published: Tuesday, December 1, 2009.
Summary: The 47th annual National RV Trade Show is in Louisville and while it's a wholesale show for manufacturers, dealers, and suppliers, it applies to consumers, too. Industry experts said there's good news when it comes to sales and that is good news for the country.

RV sales slow but gaining steam [View]
Source: WAVE TV Louisville, KY
Published: Tuesday, December 1, 2009.
Summary: An industry hit particularly hard by the credit crunch is hoping a huge event in Louisville that attracts international guests will help boost sales. The 47th Annual National RV Trade Show is at the Expo Center, where manufacturers will be selling their products to dealers.

Louisville RV show opens with sunny theme [View]
Source: The Elkhart Truth
Published: Tuesday, December 1, 2009.
Summary: Recreational vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and dealers got a healthy dose of optimism throughout the 2 1/2-hour early morning event.

RVIA Launches Centennial Observance at Show [View]
Source: RV Business
Published: Tuesday, December 1, 2009.
Summary: The RV industry kicked off a year-long celebration of the RV Centennial with a moving toast to the industry’s proud history and bright future at RVIA’s “Outlook 2010” this morning (Dec. 1) in Louisville, Ky.

Strong RV Sales Drive Thor Earnings [View]
Source: The Wall Street Journal
Published: Monday, November 30, 2009.
Summary: The RV industry has been hit hard by higher gasoline prices and tight credit, although it was the second consecutive quarter that the world's largest maker of RVs posted a dramatically higher profit on improved margins and cost cutting.

RV Company Taking Applications, Plans to Hire 100 [View]
Source: FOX 28, South Bend, IN
Published: Monday, November 30, 2009.
Summary: There is more good news on the job front. Keystone RV looks to hire 100 new workers and the plan is to have those new employees start in January.

RV industry still licking its wounds as it gears up for its show [View]
Source: The Elkhart Truth
Published: Sunday, November 29, 2009.
Summary: As the 47th Annual National RV Trade Show opens in Louisville this week, manufacturers, suppliers and dealers will notice a much smaller event than in years past and, they will probably be saying they have seen the worst.