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Pilgrim International Announces Increase in RV Production
Environmentally-Conscious Manufacturer Boosts Local Economy, Provides Jobs

First all-composite RV
Pilgrim International Lamination Plant Manager Ken Mahaffa, and Co-founder and Chairman Dave Hoefer, stand next to the first all composite RV
Photo courtesy Pilgrim International, Inc

 Pilgrim International has announced "an unprecedented increase in the production of its recreational vehicles."

 Despite the mounting concerns over oil prices and deteriorating economic markets, the company continues to thrive while many manufacturers are experiencing rapid revenue decline. The overwhelming demand for Pilgrim products has been a catalyst to increased employment opportunities at two of Pilgrim's facilities located in Northeast Indiana.

Pilgrim's RVs have been well-received by RV dealers throughout the continental United States and Canada, including General RV Center, one of the country's premier RV dealers.

"The new Pilgrim trailers have been very well received by our sales staff, service department and most importantly, our customers," commented Loren Baidas, VP of General RV Center. (http://www.generalrv.com) "Pilgrim's new lightweight trailers have a luxurious look on the inside and outside. They also provide the customer with a quality, accessory rich, lightweight product they could not find before in the market place. Because of this, our Pilgrim sales here at General RV Center are up over 200%. Keeping up with the changing state of the market, and answering the evolving needs of its customers, Pilgrim is quickly becoming the leader in the RV industry."

Forty-five new dealers have partnered with Pilgrim International since Dec. 1st, bringing 160 total dealers to their network portfolio. These early indications for 2008 are testaments to the research and development team's customer centric approach at Pilgrim's Advanced Innovation Center.

"Pilgrim's production has increased by 55% since January of 2008. Retail and dealer procurement of the higher quality, light weight travel trailers, with the all composite floor system has forced us to raise production. We are ever so grateful for the 16% increase in employment opportunities it has created for our Northeast Indiana community," said Dave Hoefer, Sr., Chairman of Pilgrim International.

See earlier RoTi item: Pilgrim first all-composite RV

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John A :   It's good to see an RV manufacturer that's increasing production and taking on new people. I thought the industry had really turned down.

 
 

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