Elkhart, Indiana

THOR Industries Announces The Addition Of Christina Hennington And Laurel Hurd To The Company's Board Of Directors And The Retirement Of Director Allen Kosowsky

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Target Corporation, Thor Industries, Elkhart, Indiana, Retailing, Retailers, Service companies

ELKHART, Ind., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) announced today the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors, Christina Hennington and Laurel Hurd, and the planned retirement of Board member Allen Kosowsky.

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  • ELKHART, Ind., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) announced today the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors, Christina Hennington and Laurel Hurd, and the planned retirement of Board member Allen Kosowsky.
  • Christina Hennington is the Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer of Target and a member of the Target's leadership team.
  • Prior to her current role, Christina held a number of leadership positions, including leading merchandising and elements of operations at Target.
  • "As part of this planned transition, Director Allen Kosowsky will retire from our Board in October.

Thor Motor Coach Teams Up with Actor/Producer Jaime Camil

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Camping, Outdoor recreation, Recreational vehicles, Motorhome, Deities, Recreational vehicle, Thor, Elkhart, Indiana

ELKHART, Ind., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Jaime Camil, one of the most influential Latin American figures globally, teams up with Thor Motor Coach for a new motorhome.

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  • ELKHART, Ind., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Jaime Camil, one of the most influential Latin American figures globally, teams up with Thor Motor Coach for a new motorhome.
  • Though Camil has played numerous parts, he now steps into his latest role as the owner of a Vegas Class A motorhome, provided by Thor Motor Coach.
  • As one of the smallest Class A motorhomes available from Thor Motor Coach, Vegas is ideal for a first-time RV owner like Camil.
  • Thor Motor Coach and all related model names, slogans, logos, trade dress, and trademarks are owned or used under license by Thor Motor Coach, Inc. All other trademarks are owned by their respective owners.

Patrick Industries, Inc. Announces Promotion of Jeffrey M. Rodino to President

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Rodino, Elkhart, Indiana, NASDAQ, Finance

ELKHART, Ind., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) ("Patrick" or the "Company") announced today that Jeffrey M. Rodino has been appointed as President of the Company.

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  • ELKHART, Ind., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) ("Patrick" or the "Company") announced today that Jeffrey M. Rodino has been appointed as President of the Company.
  • "Patrick continues to experience tremendous growth along with opportunities for both strategic and organic expansion, and Jeff has provided exceptional strategic and organizational leadership during his tenure with Patrick," said Mr. Nemeth.
  • Mr. Rodino was the Chief Sales Officer of the Company from September 2016 to July 2021, and Executive Vice President of Sales from December 2011 to July 2021.
  • Mr. Rodino has over 27 years of experience serving the recreational vehicle, marine, manufactured housing, and industrial markets.

THOR Industries Celebrates Fifth Year Of Partnership With Care Camps

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
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b'ELKHART, Ind., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) announced their continued commitment to support children dealing with cancer for the fifth consecutive year with a financial donation to Care Camps.

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  • b'ELKHART, Ind., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) announced their continued commitment to support children dealing with cancer for the fifth consecutive year with a financial donation to Care Camps.
  • THOR\'s continued support of Care Camps builds upon its dedication to make a lasting impact by connecting people with nature.
  • In addition to monetary support, THOR has also provided Airstream, Jayco and Keystone RVs to Care Camps for use in camp programs.\n"Care Camps is incredibly grateful for the dedication and ongoing support THOR has shown to our kids," said Care Camps Director of Development, Jennifer Mercer.
  • At Care Camps, kids with cancer get to forget about the chemo and the radiation and "just be a kid".\nIf you are interested in joining THOR in their support of Care Camps, please contact Care Camps at [email protected] or call 406-671-0447.\nFor more information on THOR Industries, and its ongoing programs and initiatives, please visit: www.thorindustries.com\nTHOR Industries is the sole owner of operating companies which, combined, represent the world\'s largest RVs manufacturer.

THOR Industries Reaffirms Commitment to National Forest Foundation as Use of Public Lands Surges

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Thor Industries, Elkhart, Indiana, National forest, National forest

ELKHART, Ind., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO)reaffirmed their multi-year commitment to preserving National Forests and Grasslands through a partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) as an unprecedented year for outdoor recreation draws to a close.

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  • ELKHART, Ind., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO)reaffirmed their multi-year commitment to preserving National Forests and Grasslands through a partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) as an unprecedented year for outdoor recreation draws to a close.
  • "The vitality of our National Forests is critical to our purpose, and we are proud to support NFF's important work.
  • "Our ongoing partnership with THOR Industries significantly advances our ability to confront the many challenges our National Forests face.
  • The National Forest Foundation works on behalf of the American public to inspire personal and meaningful connections to our National Forests.

Lazydays Holdings, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Camp-Land Inc.

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Lazydays, Elkhart, Indiana

TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Yesterday, December 1st, Lazydays Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQCM: LAZY) ("Lazydays RV" or "Lazydays") completed its acquisition of the assets of Camp-Land, Inc. ("Camp-Land RV"), located in Burns Harbor, Indiana.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Yesterday, December 1st, Lazydays Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQCM: LAZY) ("Lazydays RV" or "Lazydays") completed its acquisition of the assets of Camp-Land, Inc. ("Camp-Land RV"), located in Burns Harbor, Indiana.
  • The acquisition further expands Lazydays footprint in the Midwest and allows for an expansion of brands offered at the recently acquired Lazydays RV of Elkhart.
  • "We are extremely pleased to complete this acquisition and execute on our geographic expansion strategy.
  • The acquisition of Camp-Land RV not only gives Lazydays access to the Chicagoland market, but also allows us to add premier brands to our recently acquired Elkhart location," stated William P. Murnane, Chairman and CEO of Lazydays.

Myers Industries Acquires Elkhart Plastics, Inc.

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Automotive Manufacturing, Supply chain management, Automotive, Manufacturing, Trucking, Transport, General Automotive, Retail, Logistics, Supply chain management, Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, Elkhart, Indiana, Elkhart, INDIANA

Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) today announced that it has acquired the assets of Elkhart Plastics, Inc., one of the largest rotational molding companies in the United States.

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  • Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) today announced that it has acquired the assets of Elkhart Plastics, Inc., one of the largest rotational molding companies in the United States.
  • Founded in 1988, Elkhart manufactures engineered products for the recreational vehicle, marine, agriculture, construction, truck, and other industries.
  • The combination of Elkhart with Myers Ameri-Kart business will create the fifth-largest rotational molding business in the United States.
  • We are excited to welcome Elkhart, its president, Mr. Jack Welter, and the entire Elkhart team to the Myers family, said Mike McGaugh, President and CEO of Myers Industries.

Thor Industries Announces New Chief Innovation Officer

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
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The new role of Chief Innovation Officer will play a critical part in the future success of the organization by optimizing and evolving the global product portfolio, leading operational technologies and advancements and championing digital strategies across the THOR family of operating companies.

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  • The new role of Chief Innovation Officer will play a critical part in the future success of the organization by optimizing and evolving the global product portfolio, leading operational technologies and advancements and championing digital strategies across the THOR family of operating companies.
  • Josef Hjelmaker has joined THOR as the Chief Innovation Officer, reporting to Bob Martin, THOR President & CEO.
  • I am extremely excited to be part of a team with exceptional focus on the consumer experience and drive for innovative solutions," stated Josef Hjelmaker, THOR Chief Innovation Officer.
  • Hjelmaker is joining the THOR Executive Leadership Team effectively immediately and will be located in the THOR corporate headquarters in Elkhart, Ind.

Thor Industries Releases North American RV Consumer Survey Report

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
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ELKHART, Ind., May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Thor Industries (NYSE:THO) announced it has published the RV industry's first comprehensive report detailing North American RV consumer travel and purchase intent since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • ELKHART, Ind., May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Thor Industries (NYSE:THO) announced it has published the RV industry's first comprehensive report detailing North American RV consumer travel and purchase intent since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
  • The 2020 THOR North American RV Consumer Survey Report includes input from nearly 20,000 randomly selected RV owners and prospective owners across THOR's North American companies.
  • Several key findings from the 2020 THOR North American report include:
    "The Thor companies are excited to share the findings from our 2020 North American survey as we continue to assist our dealer partners as they welcome consumers into the RV lifestyle in this unique environment," explained Thor President and CEO Bob Martin.
  • The 2020 THOR North American RV Consumer Survey Report can be downloaded here .

The RV Industry Donates Vehicles to Assist Coronavirus Response

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Friday, March 20, 2020
Camping, Recreational vehicle, Elkhart, Indiana, Recreational vehicles

Now, when our national needs are great, RV Industry Association members, in conjunction with the RV Dealers Association, plan to proactively donate RVs to the most critical health care settings in the country, Kirby added.

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  • Now, when our national needs are great, RV Industry Association members, in conjunction with the RV Dealers Association, plan to proactively donate RVs to the most critical health care settings in the country, Kirby added.
  • RV Industry Association President Kirbys letter concluded by saying the RV industry is committed to serving a vital role to help combat the public health emergency COVID-19 presents and to serve as a resource to the Coronavirus Task Force as it continues its critical work.
  • About the RV Industry Association: With offices in Reston, VA and Elkhart, IN, the RV Industry Association is the leading trade voice representing the $114 billion RV industry.
  • The RV Industry Association represents approximately 400 manufacturers and component and aftermarket suppliers producing 98 percent of all RVs made in the United States.