Forest River Inc. announced the acquisition of REV Group’s shuttle bus businesses.
With a history dating back over 60 years, REV Group’s shuttle bus brands have a reputation for performance, product quality, and unique features. With dealer locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, these businesses have a strong, tenured relationship with the commercial public sector.
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“We are excited to welcome Champion Bus and ElDorado to Forest River. Both organizations have built a history of integrity, quality, and innovation and enjoy an excellent reputation in our industry today,” said David Wright of Forest River. “As we navigate these challenging times, the addition of these historic and iconic brands to the Forest River family enhance our ability to provide products and a customer experience that is second to none. We look forward to working with our dealer partners as we better position Forest River’s shuttle bus divisions for the future.”
Forest River will acquire the following REV Group shuttle bus brands: Champion Bus, Federal Coach, World Trans, Krystal Coach, ElDorado, and Goshen Coach. These brands are produced in Imlay City, Mich., and Salina, Kan. The diverse product line provides convenient and dependable transportation for colleges, churches, assisted living facilities, retirement communities, transportation companies, and government agencies.
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