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Headquartered in Elkhart, Ind., Midwest Automotive Designs custom-builds RVs and vans on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and the newly introduced Dodge ProMaster chassis. Since its inception in 2003, the company has grown to over 130 employees with combined manufacturing and office space of over 100,000 square feet and annual revenue of approximately $45 million.
“One of our key strengths is our ability to rapidly design, engineer, and commercialize new products,” states Tim Gray, president of Midwest Automotive Designs. “Our combination with REV makes all of the sense in the world. We are excited to tap into REV’s technical resources and nationwide dealership footprint.”
“We are pleased to welcome Tim and his outstanding team at Midwest into the REV RV family,” adds Jim Jacobs, president of REV Recreation Group. “Product quality and craftsmanship are words consistently applied to describe the Midwest product, and integrity is a word used to describe the team Tim Gray has built over the past 14 years. The attention-to-detail in the production of their vehicles is second to none. I truly believe that with REV, Midwest Automotive Designs now has all of the resources and backing in place to become a leading brand in our RV segment.”
John Walsh, President of REV’s bus division says, “The addition of top quality custom shuttle buses, limousines and executive transportation vehicles is complementary to our existing commercial vehicle line of products. All of these products add to an already solid line of luxury vehicles under our Krystal and Federal brands. Our luxury transportation dealers will be very excited about these additions to our luxury product line.”
Midwest’s manufacturing operations will remain in Elkhart, IN., and the company’s 130 employees will continue to be an integral part of the day-to-day operations and its future growth plans. Midwest has built a strong independent dealer network that will continue to promote and sell the Midwest products nationwide and now be further complemented by REV’s network.
“We are extremely pleased to have Midwest Automotive Designs join our team at REV, and I personally look forward to welcoming their talented group of employees,” states Tim Sullivan, CEO, REV Group. “Midwest brings a strong quality-focused reputation and a diverse product portfolio that is entirely complementary to our line of great American-made specialty vehicles. Furthermore, Midwest is a strong cultural fit within REV Group and we will be able to quickly assimilate them into our company. They will immediately contribute strategic value in alignment with REV’s mission of delivering high quality specialty vehicles and support services to various end markets while also driving shareholder value creation through growth.”
Visit revgroup.com for more information.
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Stephen Ward has been involved with the Claddagh Fund and its golf tournament for eight years. “Their mission is right up our alley,” he says. “And the money goes straight to the people in need.”
The Claddagh Fund is the charitable foundation of the Dropkick Murphys, a Celtic punk band founded in 2009 by Ken Casey. The fund was named for and honors the three attributes of the Claddagh Ring: Friendship, Love & Loyalty. Their mission is to raise money for the most underfunded non-profit organizations that support the vulnerable populations in our communities, namely children, veterans and those suffering from alcohol or drug-addiction.
The tournament will host celebrity friends, including Bruins’ Alumni, local entertainment personalities and sports legends as well as participating hockey players of all abilities for a great day of competitive hockey, entertainment, awards, food and drink at the tournament, which raised more than $60,000 at its inaugural event.
“I was thrilled at the generosity of my colleagues,” remarks Ward. “Arthur Messina of Driving Results, George Jacobs of Windy City, and Jeff Brodsly of Chosen Payments are just a few who stepped up to donate.”
Teams will play three games and if the luck of the Irish is on their side, they can advance to the finals at 8 p.m. that evening.
The tournament is now sold out, but donations are still being accepted for team Chosen, visit claddagh.eventease.com/boston/hockey-2017/ for more information.
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“We are passionate about helping people find safe transportation solutions at an unmatched value, says Steve Henshaw, president of National Bus Sales who is excited about the addition. “By adding the Metro Express Ram ProMaster vans to our line, we are able to offer new vehicles using the same principle that our company was built on. We recondition used buses, shuttles and motor coaches to make them look and run like new, and we are now offering customized vans with every available option.”
The Metro Express Ram ProMaster platform provides many features and benefits with an extremely competitive pricing structure. Metro Express vans are available in the Metro Express Ram ProMaster 2500 and 3500 High Roof models. The ability to customize these vehicles in both Passenger and Mobility offerings make them an excellent choice for any operation.
Visit nationalbus.com for more information.
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