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Press release #1
Lippert Components Unleashes New Products and Technologies for the First Time in Booth #20E During the National RVIA Trade Show, November 29 to December 1, in Louisville, Kentucky
Lippert Components Unleashes New Products and Technologies for the First Time in Booth #20E During the National RVIA Trade Show, November 29 to December 1, in Louisville, KentuckyLippert Components Unleashes New Products and Technologies for the First Time in Booth #20E During the National RVIA Trade Show, November 29 to December 1, in Louisville, KentuckyGoshen, Ind.—Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI), the One Source™ product innovator and Tier 1 supplier to the Recreational Vehicle industry, plans to introduce a wide array of innovative products and technologies for the first time in booth #20E at the National RVIA Trade Show, November 29 to December 1, in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Press Release #2
Lippert Components the One Source for OEM Entry Doors Announces New Door Improvements and Innovations for 2012
Lippert Components the One Source for OEM Entry Doors Announces New Door Improvements and Innovations for 2012Lippert Components the One Source for OEM Entry Doors Announces New Door Improvements and Innovations for 2012Goshen, Ind. - Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI), the One Source product innovator to the recreational vehicle and specialty trailer industries, introduces innovations and improvements to its full line of radius and entry doors. LCI is the leading OEM supplier of a wide array of radius and square and entry doors for RVs, as well as a supplier of radius and square entry doors to OEMs for horse trailers, cargo trailers, enclosed utility vehicles and mobile office products.
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Press release #3
Lippert Components Debuts Cost Saving Innovations for OEMs at Fort Worth NATM Show, Feb. 8-10
Goshen, Ind. - Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI), the One Source product innovator to the recreational vehicle and specialty trailer industries, will debut innovative, cost-saving products for specialty trailer OEMs and assemblers at the 2012 National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) Show in Fort Worth, Texas, from February 8-10, booth numbers 533 and 632.
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Press release #4
New Tire Linc™ Monitors Tire Pressure and Temperature in an Easy to Install System Engineered Specifically for Recreational Vehicle Safety
Goshen, Ind. - Lippert Components, Inc., the One Source product innovator to the recreational vehicle and specialty trailer industry, enhances conventional automotive tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) with the new Tire Linc. Tire Linc is re-engineered specifically for informing RVers on their tire status.
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Press release #5
Industry Veteran Steve Paul Hired as General Manager of Lippert Components' Mobile Outfitters Aftermarket Division
Goshen, Ind. --- Lippert Components, Inc. announced that Steve Paul has been hired as the General Manager of its growing Mobile Outfitters aftermarket brand. Lippert Components created the Mobile Outfitters in 2011 to focus solely on the aftermarket, by servicing dealers and distributers, as well as introducing new and innovative products.
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Press release #6
Lippert Components and Kinro Business Release
Lippert Components and Kinro's Employment Increases Over 15 Percent, Growing by 750 Workers in Six Months
Lippert Components and Kinro Seek Experienced Talent for Service and Warranty, Welding, Manufacturing, Operations Management and Logistics as Expansion Continues
Goshen, Ind. --- Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) and Kinro, Inc., subsidiaries of Drew Industries Incorporated (NYSE:DW), announced today that its employee base has grown to 4,541 employees nationwide. This represents an increase of over 15 percent, or 750 workers since August of 2011, for one of the largest suppliers to the RV, manufactured housing and specialty trailer industries. In the last month alone the company grew by 110 employees. Much of the company's increase in employment is in Elkhart County, Indiana—one of the hardest hit regions in the country affected by the recession.
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Press release #7
Lippert Components Announces its Growing List of RV Dealers Certified to Install Level Up™ Leveling Systems
Goshen, Ind. - Lippert Components, Inc.,the One Source™ product innovator and Tier One supplier to the recreational vehicle industry, announced that they have expanded their network of Level Up™ certified installation sites to 11 Recreational Vehicles dealers. Two years ago, Lippert Components introduced Level Up, a revolutionary six-point automatic hydraulic RV leveling system designed to quickly and safely level a coach with only the touch of a button.
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Press release #8
RV Dealers Appreciate New Solera™ Slide-Out Sleeve and Solera Slide Topper from Lippert Components as Solutions to Leaky RV Slide-Outs
Goshen, Ind.—Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI), has received positive reviews from RV dealers regarding its innovative new RV aftermarket slide-out sealing systems known as the Solera Slide-Out Sleeve and Solera Slide Topper. RV dealers who have tested the products are finding that the Solera Slide-Out Sleeve and Slide Topper are virtually maintenance free cures for leaky slide-outs. And, they are easy to install.
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Press release #9
RV Lock™ Keyless Entry System from Lippert Components, Inc. Increases Security and Adds Style to RV Entry Doors
Goshen, Ind.—Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI), has introduced RV Lock™, a unique integrated locking system for RV entry doors. Each RV Lock keyless entry system is designed to be highly secure, with over one million possible door locking combinations, utilizing a wireless ten-digit keypad and remote key fob. RV Lock’s battery powered system works independently of the RV’s power source, reducing the possibility of campers being locked out of their RV.
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Press release #10
RV Lock™ Keyless Entry System from Lippert Components, Inc. Allows OEMS to Increase Security and Add Style and Value to RV Entry Doors
Goshen, Ind.—Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI), has introduced RV Lock™, a unique integrated locking system for RV entry doors. RV Lock is a keyless entry system designed to be highly secure, with over one million possible door locking combinations, utilizing a wireless, ten-digit keypad. RV Lock’s battery powered system works independently of the RV’s power source, decreasing the possibility of campers becoming locked out of their RV.
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Press release #11
Kinro Aquires Thermoforming Operation
Kinro Aquires Thermoforming OperationKinro, Inc., a leading supplier of components for the RV industry, announced today that it acquired the thermoforming design and production operation of Agile Vehicle Modifications.
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Press release #12
Correct Track™ from Lippert Components Helps Improve the Alignment of Trailer and RV Suspensions
Goshen, Ind.—Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI), the One Source Tier One supplier to the recreational vehicle industry, has released Correct Track™, an innovative, new OEM and aftermarket trailer alignment system. Out-of-alignment RV and trailer suspensions may create excessive tire wear and damage to appliances, electronics, gas and water lines—even loosening of the fasteners holding an RV or trailer together. Corrected alignment may also reduce passenger fatigue, improve gas mileage, and reduce wear on suspension components.
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Press release #13
Lippert Components’ Ground Control™ Electric Leveling System Takes the Work out of Leveling RVs
Goshen, Ind.—Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI), the One Source product innovator and Tier One supplier to the recreational vehicle industry, has introduced a new leveling system for RVs—the Ground Control Electric Leveling System. Lippert supplies Ground Control directly to RV OEMs. An aftermarket version is distributed through LCI’s Mobile Outfitters division.
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Press release #14
Lippert Components and Kinro Expand Research and Development to Assist Customers
Goshen, Ind.—Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI), one of the largest suppliers of components to the RV and specialty trailer industries, recently made significant investments in its research and development systems. These investments will allow the company to develop parts and engineer solutions faster in order to better serve the ever-changing RV market.
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Press release #15
Tim Meade Appointed Sales Manager of Lippert Components’ Seating Technologies Division
Goshen, Ind. - Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) announced today that Tim Meade has been appointed Sales Manager of its Seating Technologies (Seat-Tech) division. Meade will be in charge of account procurement and retention for Seat-Tech. Meade brings over 20 years of experience in seating sales, design and manufacturing, having worked for some of the best known brands in the seating industry segment.
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Press release #16
JT’s Strong Arm™ Jack Stabilizer System from Lippert Components is Now Standard Equipment on 2013 Keystone Outback Brand Travel Trailer and Fifth Wheel RVs
Goshen, Ind. - Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) the One Source tier one supplier to the recreational vehicle industry, is pleased to announce that its patented JT’s Strong Arm Jack Stabilizer system will be factory installed as standard equipment on 2013 Outback travel trailer and fifth wheel RVs.
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Press release #17
RV Industry Veteran to Head Lippert Components’ Upgraded and Expanded Customer Service and Warranty Departments
Goshen, Ind.—Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) and Kinro, Inc., subsidiaries of Drew Industries Incorporated, announced today that April Klein has joined its executive team as Vice President of Customer Support Services. Klein will oversee the Company’s customer service, warranty and parts departments, as well as work with the aftermarket support team.
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Press release #18
The All American Hitch™ from Lippert Components, Inc. Mobile Outfitters Uses Air Cell Technology to Create a Smoother, Quieter Ride for Fifth Wheel RVs
The Mobile Outfitters, the aftermarket division of Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI), has released the All American Hitch™, a smoother and virtually maintenance free fifth wheel hitch for towing RVs and cargo trailers. Designed with air cells that absorb the energy transfer between the tow vehicle and the trailer, the All American Hitch provides a quieter ride with less vibration than traditional fifth wheel hitch systems. The revolutionary new hitch comes ready to attach to standard mounting rails, and can also be adapted to most under-bed, square gooseneck attachment systems, as well as the Ford Puck® system.
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Press release #19
Solera™ Awnings from Lippert Components Recognized for Quality Design
Goshen, Ind.—Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) continues to receive positive feedback from OEMs and dealers regarding its Solera™ Awnings. Assembled entirely in Elkhart County, Indiana, the Solera Awning is an example of LCI’s vertically integrated production capabilities, with certain parts created in their Indiana-based aluminum extrusion plant. Over 40 recreational vehicle OEMs now install the LCI Solera awning as standard or optional equipment.
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Press release #20
Lippert Components Consolidates Seating and Mattress Divisions Nationwide into New Lippert Interior Solutions
Goshen, Ind.—Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) one of the largest suppliers of seating and bedding products to the RV, specialty trailer and manufactured housing industries, announced today that it is realigning its furniture and seating divisions into a rebranded Lippert Interior Solutions. The company is also consolidating two 70,000 square foot seating manufacturing facilities in Goshen Indiana into one newly outfitted 160,000 square-foot manufacturing plant at 3323 Hackberry Drive in Goshen, Indiana.
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Press release #21
Lippert Components & Kinro Hire Motorized RV Engineering Liaison
Goshen, Ind. - Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) announced today that Dana Gehman has been hired by Lippert Components and Kinro to help better serve the unique requirements of the motorized RV industry. Dana’s official title is Motorized Engineering Manager.
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Press release #22
Lippert Components’ Level Up® Automatic Leveling System Standard on New Bay Hill Fifth-wheel from EverGreen Recreational Vehicles
Goshen, Ind.—Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI™), the One Source product innovator and Tier One supplier to the recreational vehicle industry, announces its RV leveling system—the Level Up Automatic Leveling System—is now being offered as a standard feature of EverGreen Recreational Vehicles’ new Bay Hill modified mid-profile fifth- wheel. Bay Hill is the first mid-profile fifth-wheel to offer Level Up as standard equipment.
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Press release #23
Lippert Components to Unveil New Products and Technologies At the National RVIA Trade Show, Nov. 27-29, in Louisville, Kentucky
See These Innovations at Booths 1, 1A, 2, 2A & 5-8
Goshen, Ind.—Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI™), the One Source product innovator and supplier to the Recreational Vehicle industry, will showcase a wide variety of innovative products and technologies in booths 1, 1A, 2, 2A, and 5-8 at the National RVIA Trade Show, Nov. 27-29 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Press release #24
LCI’s™ The Mobile Outfitters® Aftermarket Division Experienced Positive Growth During First Year of Operation
Goshen, Ind.—Lippert Components, Inc. (LCITM), a leading supplier of RV, trailer, and manufactured housing components for OEMs, is steadily gaining recognition for its aftermarket RV and trailer products sold under The Mobile Outfitters® brand. The Mobile Outfitters began operations in early 2012 selling products through RV warehouse distributors that supply RV dealers. The Mobile Outfitters grew steadily in 2012 and continue to add distributors and dealers to its expanding network.
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Press release #25
Lippert Components Names Ryan Smith Vice President of Lippert Interior Solutions
Goshen, Ind.—Lippert Components, Inc (LCI™), announced today that Ryan Smith has been promoted to vice president of the Lippert Interior Solutions division (formerly Seating Technology). Smith has eight years of experience in the furniture business, including the last four with Lippert Interior Solutions where he has been responsible for a substantial part of the revenue growth of the division. Previously, Smith served as vice president of sales for the division.
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Press release #26
Lippert Components™ Brings New Focus to Chassis Design Division, Naming Marc Grimes as VP of Towable Chassis Engineering
Goshen, Ind.—Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI™), the largest producer of chassis solutions and slide-out systems for travel trailer and fifth-wheel RVs, has announced the promotion of Marc Grimes to VP of towable chassis engineering. Grimes, who has served on Lippert’s chassis operations team for 13 years, graduated from Miami of Ohio with a bachelor’s degree in engineering. He will take the lead in chassis engineering and design, structural analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), and product development, as well as leading the chassis sales and audit teams that he helped create. His group will focus on creating better design solutions for LCI’s OEM customers by working closely with their engineering departments. Grimes will also focus on next generation chassis designs and new chassis features to supply LCI’s customers with the chassis of tomorrow.
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Press release #27
Heartland RV First to Offer Lippert Components’™ Automatic Leveling on a Travel Trailer
Goshen, Ind.—Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI™), announced that Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC has adopted LCI’s Level Up® automatic hydraulic leveling system as an option on their Sundance brand of travel trailer RVs. Heartland’s Sundance is the first travel trailer RV to offer a hydraulic four-point automatic leveling system as an option.
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Press release #28
Lippert Components™ Consolidates Entry Door Production and Launches New Entry Door Line
Goshen, Ind.—Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI™), is launching a new line of entry door products following the acquisition of the assets of Amerimax’s U.S. door operations. The new product line utilizes the designs of both LCI’s existing entry doors and Amerimax’s entry doors. To improve efficiency, LCI is consolidating two production facilities into one, and began transitioning customers to the new door products.
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Press release #29
Josh Roan Promoted to Senior Leadership Team
Goshen, Ind.—Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI™), announced that Josh Roan has been promoted to the senior leadership team for the Goshen, Indiana window division. Roan has worked in the RV industry for over 17 years.
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Press release #30
Lippert Components™ Employee Kickoff Event Celebrates Launch of New Lippert Interior Solutions Furniture Facility
Goshen, Ind.—Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI™), held an event on Friday, Jan. 18 to celebrate the launch of its Lippert Interior Solutions brand and the opening of a new Lippert Interior Solutions furniture plant. LCI’s seating division recently exited a 65,000 square foot facility and moved into a 158,000 square foot facility at 3325 Hackberry Drive in Goshen, Indiana. Operations at the new plant began on Jan. 2.
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Press release #31
Bonded Frameless Windows from Lippert Components™ Gaining Popularity
Goshen, Ind.—Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI™), reports growing use of its bonded, frameless windows in travel trailer and fifth-wheel recreational vehicle designs during the last 12 months.
“It’s all about styling with this product line,” said LCI Vice President of Sales Andy Murray. “Bonded frameless windows create a cleaner, more automotive look and cleaner lines on the outside of the RV while streamlining the sidewall.”
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Press release #32
Lippert Components™ Level Up® and Correct Track™ Featured on Speed Channel’s ‘Truck U’
Goshen, Ind.—Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI™), will have two of LCI’s most popular products for recreational vehicles featured on the Speed Channel’s popular “Truck U” program in March and April. A how-to show dedicated to all things related to trucks, 4x4s and SUV’s, “Truck U” follows monster-truck expert Matt Steele and master mechanic Bruno Massel as they tackle hands-on projects crucial to serious off-roading and truck performance.
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Press release #33
Lippert Components™ Founder and Patriarch, Lawrence “Larry” Lippert to be Inducted into RV/MH Hall of Fame in August
Goshen, Ind.—Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI™), is pleased to announce that its founder, Larry Lippert, will be inducted into the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Indiana on Aug. 5 at the annual Heritage Foundation Induction Dinner.
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