Elkhart’s Lippert Reportedly Eyes Proposed Distribution Site
Lippert Components Inc., headquartered in Elkhart, reportedly is looking at occupying a proposed new distribution facility in St. Joseph County.
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Bob Tiedge Inducted Into RV/MH Hall Of Fame
The Good Book says, “To whom much is given, much will be required.” Bob Tiedge has spent his life meeting — and exceeding — that requirement.
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COVID-19 Impact: Elkhart County Facing Thousands Of Layoffs
ELKHART – Elkhart County will likely lose thousands of jobs this week with the closure of RV plants operated by Thor Industries, Winnebago Industries and others. Early Monday, Winnebago announced plans to shut down most of its operations across the country, potentially idling many of its 5,500 employees in Iowa, … Read More
Wawasee Kiwanis Wraps Up Successful Trivia Night
Wawasee Kiwanis hosted its seventh annual trivia contest last night, March 1, at the Syracuse Community Center. During the event, DJ Sticky Boots tested the knowledge of 22 teams on an array of questions from sports and pop culture to language and Disney.
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Touch-A-Truck Event At Syracuse Community Center Saturday
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Parks & Recreation Department is hosting Touch-A-Truck from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 6, at the Syracuse Community Center, North Long Drive. This hands-on event will provide kids with the opportunity to see, touch and explore their favorite big trucks, heavy equipment and emergency vehicles as well as interact with community support leaders who operate them.
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RV Acquisition Expected To Create Jobs
FORT WAYNE — An acquisition by a subsidiary of Elkhart-based Drew Industries Inc. could lead to 125 jobs in New Haven. The Journal Gazette in Fort Wayne reports Lippert Components Inc., which announced the acquisition last week of Allen County-based Roehm Marine LLC, plans to pump nearly $670,000 … Read More
Lippert Components Announces Electronics Team
ELKHART — Elkhart-based Lippert Components Inc. has formed a new team dedicated to the development and sale of its electronics components. Chris Hige will serve as director of sales and Mark Woloszyk will serve as general manager of the LCI Electronics team.
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Lippert Announces New Motorized RV Team
Lippert Components, Inc., based in Elkhart, announced yesterday that it has organized a team dedicated specifically to the motorized RV market and has named Marty McManus Director of Sales and Craig Kreil head of Engineering and R&D over that team. “Motorhome manufacturers have always had distinct design, engineering … Read More
Lippert Components Acquires Spectal Industries
Elkhart-based Drew Industries Incorporated (NYSE: DW), a leading supplier of components for recreational vehicles (RVs) and manufactured homes, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI®), has acquired the business and certain assets of Spectal Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Spectal”). Spectal, headquartered in Granby, Quebec, … Read More
Lippert Components Distributing Overseas
Lippert Components Inc. and E&P Hydraulics announced today that E&P will sell and distribute LCI products, including In-Wall Slide-Out systems, windows and electronic control systems, on an exclusive basis to the European caravan and motor home market. E&P Hydraulics is one of Europe’s largest suppliers of hydraulic leveling … Read More
Elkhart Company Inks Deal With Asian Company
Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) announced today it is initiating an exclusive arrangement with Shanghai Yixin Trading Co. Ltd. for the marketing, sale and distribution of LCI products in the Chinese caravan, motorhome and utility trailer markets. Since 1995, Shanghai Yixin Trading has imported products into China ranging from … Read More
Elkhart Company Announces Aluminum Agreement
Drew Industries Incorporated (NYSE: DW), a leading supplier of components for recreational vehicles (RVs) and manufactured homes, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc., has entered into a 6-year aluminum extrusion supply agreement with Atrium Windows and Doors, Inc. (“Atrium”), a Dallas, Texas based aluminum extrusion … Read More
Elkhart-Based Company To Consolidate Sales, Operations
Lippert Components Inc. announced today that it has entered into a 12 1/2-year agreement to lease a 539,000-square-foot building at 1902 W. Sample St., South Bend, where it will consolidate its aftermarket parts sales and Customer Support Services operations. “We are excited about the opportunities that South Bend … Read More