Camping World Acquires Safford RV Dealership
Camping World Holdings, one of the largest RV retailers in the country, has acquired the Safford RV dealership in Thornburg, VA. The dealership started with a store in Bowling Green, Ky, in 1966. Now headquartered in Lincolnshire, Ill., it has more than 115 SuperCenters nationwide, including two in the Roanoke and Winchester areas. It also recently purchased McGeorge’s RV in Richmond.
“Our two organizations have such strong synergies in terms of customer service, product offerings and geographic presence, and we look forward to continuing Safford RV’s high standards of quality and service, while solidifying our leading position in the state,” said Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping World Holdings and Good Sam, in a news release.
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Jackim Woods & Co Publishes RV Manufacturing M&A Overview
Jackim Woods & Company published its RV Manufacturing M&A Overview-2017. The RV Manufacturing M&A Overview provides a look at the forces that are driving M&A activity in the recreational vehicle industry and some of the publicly announced transactions that have been completed in the sector in the last 18 months. Rich Jackim, Managing Partner at Jackim Woods & Company points out that “since most RV related companies are privately owned, many transactions go unannounced. In this white paper we’ve summarized the publicly announced transactions and whatever transaction specific information we could find.”
If you own an RV manufacturer, dealer or supplier and would like to explore your options, feel free to contact Rich Jackim for a free, confidential consultation at 224-513-5142 or at rjackim@jackimwoods.com.
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