Monaco RV Holds Supplier Summit

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Monaco RV Holds Supplier Summit

COBURG, ORE. ( April 28, 2011) – Monaco RV, LLC, manufacturer of motorized and towable recreational vehicles, held a 2-day Supplier Summit Meeting April 25 and 26th at its Wakarusa, Indiana manufacturing facilities. The two day event, led by John Healey, Vice President of Corporate Purchasing, brought suppliers together to discuss a variety of topics to enhance Monaco RV products, improve relationships and increase cost efficiencies.

The suppliers were given an overview of the current Monaco RV product offerings, as well as a look into the future of upcoming products. An explanation of the successful MQS (Monaco Quality System) program was detailed, and how this program has increased the end-quality of products.

Vendors were also given a tour of the 442,000 square-foot, state of the art manufacturing facility, along with tours of completed products. Topics discussed included cost savings ideas, labor savings and supplier audits.

“We have had a long and successful working relationship with our supplier base, and it is always good to come together to share new ideas and opportunities,” says John Healey, Vice President of Corporate Purchasing for Monaco RV. “We had a great turn-out and the suppliers are excited about our new product offerings and our efficiencies in quality.”

About Monaco RV, LLC
Monaco RV, LLC, a Navistar company, is a manufacturer of motorized and towable recreational vehicles. Headquartered in Coburg, Oregon, with substantial manufacturing facilities in Indiana, Monaco RV is dedicated to quality and service and offers innovative RVs designed to meet the needs of a broad range of customers with varied interests. Monaco RV offers a variety of products that appeal to RVers across generations, from entry-level priced towables to custom-made luxury models. For additional information about Monaco RV, LLC please visit www.monacorv.com.

About Navistar Navistar, Inc., the operating company of Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV), produces International® brand commercial vehicles, MaxxForce® brand diesel engines, IC Bus™ brand school and commercial buses, Monaco RV brands of recreational vehicles, and Workhorse® brand chassis for motor homes and step vans. It also is a private-label designer and manufacturer of diesel engines for the pickup truck, van and SUV markets. The company also provides truck and diesel engine service parts. Additional information is available at Navistar.