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Lippert Industries and Patrick Industries have begun merger talks. The deal is described as a 'merger of equals' but is at an early stage and could fall through.
Lippert Industries and Patrick Industries, two RV component manufacturers based in Elkhart, Indiana, have announced the start of merger negotiations. The companies describe the potential deal as a 'merger of equals' but emphasize that the process is at an early stage and could be derailed.
Meanwhile, preparations are underway for the 6th Annual RV Supplier Showcase in Elkhart. The event will be held in 2026 at the RV/MH Hall of Fame museum, occupying 60,000 square feet with over 250 booths from 150 companies. The cost of a single 10x8-foot booth is $3,500.
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RV component manufacturers Lippert Industries and Patrick Industries from Elkhart, Indiana, have announced they are in discussions about a potential m...
RV component manufacturers Lippert Industries and Patrick Industries from Elkhart, Indiana, have announced they are in discussions about a potential merger. The companies describe the potential deal as a "merger of equals" but stress the process is in early stages and could still fall through.
Booth space is filling quickly for the 2026 RV Supplier Showcase. The three-day event will occupy 60,000 square feet at the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkh...
Booth space is filling quickly for the 2026 RV Supplier Showcase. The three-day event will occupy 60,000 square feet at the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, featuring over 250 booths from approximately 150 companies. Each 10-by-8-foot exhibit booth is priced at $3,500.
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North America's major RV industry trade show, Elkhart Open House, is set for September 28 to October 2, 2026, in Elkhart, Indiana. Major manufacturers like THOR Industries and Winnebago Industries have confirmed participation and announced their locations. The event will also feature a supplier showcase with over 250 booths in a 60,000-square-foot indoor exhibition space.
The Supplier Show at the 2026 Elkhart Dealer Open House will be held Sept. 28-30 at the RV/MH Hall of Fame. The event will feature approximately 240 booths and over 150 companies across nearly 60,000 square feet. Booth space is filling rapidly, with assignments on a first-come, first-served basis through Sept. 1.
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