Forest River Bus & Van, one of North America’s premier shuttle bus and van manufacturers, has announced the acquisition of L.A. West Coaches, a leader in lifestyle enhanced luxury coach design. According to a joint press release, this strategic acquisition aims to amplify the Forest River Bus & Van product portfolio, offering innovative custom vehicles and strengthening its position in the luxury transportation market.
L.A. West featured in January 2025 Chauffeur Driven cover story
L.A. West Coaches has established itself as a luxury design and innovation leader (and was Chauffeur Driven’s featured cover story in January 2025 issue). With more than three decades of experience serving a diverse clientele, the company has earned a reputation as an expert in crafting high-end custom coaches. As an exclusive eXpert Upfitter for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter platform, L.A. West Coaches is known for creating highly sought-after custom vehicles.
“We are excited to welcome L.A. West Coaches to the Forest River family,” said Forest River Bus & Van Group General Manager Douglas Wright. “This partnership represents a shared commitment to excellence and innovation. L.A. West Coaches’ proven expertise and dedication to quality align with our values, and we look forward to collaborating to expand our product range.”
For L.A. West Coaches, this acquisition highlights a mutual dedication to innovation, quality, and industry leadership.
“The ultimate compliment as a manufacturer is to be recognized by Forest River Bus & Van as a desirable addition to their portfolio of brands,” said L.A. West Coaches President & CEO Vern Kauffman. “Forest River has great respect for the technology we’ve built and taken to market, for our incredible team, and for our culture. The additional resources that Forest River Bus brings to L.A. West will further accelerate our growth and market penetration in the luxury transportation segment.”
Visit lawestcoaches.com or forestriverinc.com for more information.
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