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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.
Showing of 531 results for Coachmen Industries Inc.
| ID | 102043 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Merger joins award-winning photographer, branding veteran |
| Notes | Momentum Marketing Consultants and Alonzo Fotography merge |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Christian Alonzo; Steve Taig |
| Date | Jul 12, 2025 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Forest River Inc, Leer, Inc., Coachmen Industries Inc., ASA Electronics |
| ID | 84326 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Terlep announces retirement as Coachmen RV president |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Coachmen President Michael R. Terlep |
| Date | Oct 08, 2022 |
| Page | A7 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., Recreational Vehicle Industry |
| ID | 60812 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Coachmen models receive green certification |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | October 16, 2016 |
| Page | A2 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., Recreational Vehicle Industry |
| ID | 52603 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Thor Industries opens Elkhart headquarters |
| Notes | New HQ located in former Coachman bldg. at 601 E. Beardsley Ave. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of President/CEO Bob Martin |
| Date | August 15, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Thor Industries Inc., Coachmen Industries Inc., Recreational Vehicle Industry |
| ID | 46041 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Coachmen co-founder Corson dies |
| Notes | see also July 16, p. A6 (obituary) |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 16, 2010 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Corporate Staffing Resources, Coachmen Industries Inc. |
| ID | 43334 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Coachmen, no longer an RV maker, will change name |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 5, 2009 |
| Page | A2 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., All American Group, Forest River Inc. |
| ID | 43295 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Coachman receives $20 mil infusion |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 29, 2009 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., Recreational Vehicle Industry |
| ID | 41800 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Coachmen tax deal approved |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 14, 2009 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., Tax Abatements, Government, Elkhart County |
| ID | 41784 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Public hearing on Coachmen request for a tax break |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 12, 2009 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., Tax Abatements, Government, Elkhart County |
| ID | 41594 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Business growth spurred by $4M tax credit |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 20, 2009 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Jami Inc., Coachmen Industries Inc., Indiana Economic Development Corp., Tax Credits |
| ID | 41426 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | How much for 234 new jobs? |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 10, 2009 |
| Page | A2 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., Tax Abatements, Government, Elkhart County |
| ID | 40438 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Coachmen contracted to build barracks for Army |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 19, 2009 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., All-American Building Systems, Armed Forces |
| ID | 40286 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Evergreen RV buys Coachmen complex |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 20, 2009 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Everett's Linway Foods, Coachmen Industries Inc., Recreational Vehicle Industry |
| ID | 40008 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Jobless rate nearly triples in a year |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | graph |
| Date | December 20, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Unemployment, Layoffs and Closings, Coachmen Industries Inc., Economic Development Corp. of Elkhart County |
| ID | 39849 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 'Bucketloads' of money lost |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | December 2, 2008 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., Forest River Inc., Acquisitions and Mergers, Recreational Vehicle Industry |
| ID | 39846 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Corsons took RVing to next level |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of RVs |
| Date | November 30, 2008 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., Recreational Vehicle Industry, Corson Coach Co., Forest River Inc. |
| ID | 39825 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Forest River paying $42M for Coachmen's assets |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 26, 2008 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Forest River Inc., Coachmen Industries Inc., Acquisitions and Mergers, Recreational Vehicle Industry |
| ID | 39774 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Coachmen gives up on RVs |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of official, worker |
| Date | November 22, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., Forest River Inc., Recreational Vehicle Industry, Acquisitions and Mergers |
| ID | 40235 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | From Louisville: RV industry showcases new and innovative products |
| Source | Michiana Business Focus |
| Location | Periodicals Room |
| Picture Caption | Photos of RV's |
| Date | Winter 2008 (Vol. 1 Issue 4) |
| Page | 9 |
| Subjects | Recreational Vehicle Industry, Coachmen Industries Inc. |
| ID | 39567 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Coachmen sets sights on China |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 29, 2008 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., Recreational Vehicle Industry, China |
| ID | 39566 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Plans eyed to develop RV units in China |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 28, 2008 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., Recreational Vehicle Industry, China |
| ID | 39077 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Have you heard? RV rumors fly |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | September 5, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Recreational Vehicle Industry, Coachmen Industries Inc., Layoffs and Closings |
| ID | 38432 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Additional 'adjustments' at Coachmen? |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 24, 2008 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., Recreational Vehicle Industry |
| ID | 38429 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Outlook appears bleak for Coachmen's Q2 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 23, 2008 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., Recreational Vehicle Industry |
| ID | 37272 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Local plants build buses |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 27, 2008 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., ARBOC Mobility LLC, Recreational Vehicle Industry |
| ID | 36439 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | RV makers will comply with inquest |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 23, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Recreational Vehicle Industry, Gulf Stream Coach, Coachmen Industries Inc., Pilgrim International |
| ID | 36405 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Congress targets three RV makers |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 22, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Recreational Vehicle Industry, Gulf Stream Coach, Coachmen Industries Inc., Pilgrim International |
| ID | 35983 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Pair of RV companies cut costs |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 31, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Newmar Corporation, Coachmen Industries Inc., Recreational Vehicle Industry |
| ID | 28254 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 50 Great Indiana Business |
| Notes | Indiana Business Magazine; In Periodicals Room until 2010. |
| Source | Other |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Photos |
| Date | June 1, 2007 |
| Page | 21, 23, 44, 52 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., CTS Corporation, Jayco Inc., Rieth-Riley Construction Co. |
| ID | 25196 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Coachmen signs housing contract with Army |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 24, 2007 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., Manufactured Housing Industry |
| ID | 25159 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Coachmen to build for the environment |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 20, 2007 |
| Page | C6 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., Environmental Conservation Issues, Recreational Vehicle Industry, Manufactured Housing Industry |
| ID | 24002 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Downturn in RV, housing industries lead to loss for Coachmen |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 31, 2007 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., Recreational Vehicle Industry |
| ID | 21363 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Skinner leaves RV maker |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of CEO |
| Date | August 29, 2006 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Skinner, Claire, Coachmen Industries Inc., Recreational Vehicle Industry, Business |
| ID | 16220 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Sale of Miller Building Systems completed |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 4, 2006 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Miller Building Systems, Coachmen Industries Inc., Recreational Vehicle Industry |
| ID | 15474 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Coachmen fires president-COO Schafer |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Schafer |
| Date | February 8, 2006 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., Schafer, Matthew J., Recreational Vehicle Industry |
| ID | 15434 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Coachmen finishes fourth quarter, year with loss |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 31, 2006 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., Recreational Vehicle Industry |
| ID | 14692 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Coachmen plans restructuring |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 26, 2005 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., Miller Building Systems, Prodesign LLC |
| ID | 14165 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Georgie Boy will be moved from Edwardsburg to Middlebury |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | September 2, 2005 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc., Georgie Boy Manufacturing |
| ID | 13917 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | RV sales down from 2004 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 26, 2005 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc. |
| ID | 13586 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | RVIA lowers sights |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 11, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RIVA), Recreational Vehicle Industry, Coachmen Industries Inc., Monaco Coach Corp. |
| ID | 12721 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Mixed first quarter for Coachmen |
| Notes | first quarter 2005 sales |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 26, 2005 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc. |
| ID | 12392 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Coachmen, Coleman settle suit |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 29, 2005 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc. |
| ID | 12121 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | RV shipments jumped to highest level since '78 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 26, 2005 |
| Page | Business & Industry section, p. 106 |
| Subjects | Recreational Vehicle Industry, Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RIVA), Coachmen Industries Inc., Keystone RV Co. |
| ID | 12280 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Location of county can help or hurt recruiting |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Bradley |
| Date | February 26, 2005 |
| Page | Business & Industry section, p. 52 |
| Subjects | Development, Economic, Coachmen Industries Inc. |
| ID | 12333 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 2004 record sales |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 26, 2005 |
| Page | Business & Industry section, p. 61 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc. |
| ID | 11687 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Coachman hopes to build on strong year |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Skinner |
| Date | February 1, 2005 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc. |
| ID | 11258 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Coachmen hopes ruling will help |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | December 21, 2004 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc. |
| ID | 11018 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Coachmen can't use Coleman name |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Skinner |
| Date | November 19, 2004 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc. |
| ID | 10599 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Coachmen has strong quarter |
| Notes | Third quarter 2004 sales |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 26, 2004 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Coachmen Industries Inc. |
| ID | 9829 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | RV makers building units to aid hurricane victims |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of RV |
| Date | August 26, 2004 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Recreational Vehicle Industry, Keystone RV Co., Forest River Inc., Coachmen Industries Inc. |