Newmar Corp. - a medium size RV manufacturer in the Northern Indiana continues to slash jobs. Newmar management states the reason for the layoffs is due to the sluggish economy, demand for RV's and high fuel prices. Here is an overview of the jobs lost at Newmar since the beginning of 2008.
January 30, 2008
Newmar Corp. - RV manufacturer continues to slash jobs.
Employees at Newmar RV in Nappanee state the company laid off 20 percent of production workers Wednesday. Newmar employs about 600 people.
Our calls to the company have not been returned.
July 02, 2008
Newmar Corp. - a Nappanee recreational vehicle manufacturer states it will lay off a portion of its 780-person workforce next week due to lack of demand for RVs.
Newmar Corp. personnel director K. Weirich wouldn't say how many positions would be eliminated on July 9. He declined to confirm a report that 40 percent of the workforce would be laid off. The company eliminated 118 positions in January.
Weirich says the company is currently on its annual shutdown, making it more difficult to notify workers who have been laid off.
Newmar manufactures motor homes and fifth-wheel trailers
July 09, 2008
Newmar RV began laying off more than 150 workers. Employees at Newmar have been contacted by management over the holiday shut down to be notified they no longer have a job.
Newmar has continued to blame the economy and high fuel prices for the lay-offs. Most of the employees feel that as the economy has been a major impact instigating the lay-offs but also believe that poor management decisions over the prior years is the direct cause for the slumping sales at Newmar Corp.
Newmar continues to struggle to get orders for the recreational vehicles they produce at the manufacturing plant in Nappanee, Indiana. It has been rumored that if the situation doesn't getting any better quickly - Newmar will be forced to close the doors.
During the peak business cycles, Newmar was believed to employ around 1,300 employees. With the recent job cuts at Newmar, it is believed the work force has shriveled down to 350 employees.
RV Summary of Layoffs since January 2008:
* January 2008 — Monaco Coach in Wakarusa lays off 200; 15 percent of the company’s total workforce.
* January 2008 — Newmar RV in Nappanee lays off 20 percent of its workforce.
* January 2008 — Coachmen RV announces it will sell its Elkhart plant and move its headquarters in Middlebury; plans consolidation of some of the Middlebury plants.
* April 2008 — More layoffs at Monaco Coach: An additional 600 workers at plants in Indiana and Oregon, about 300 in each state; 12 percent of its workforce.
* June 2008 — Terra Group announces cuts at five plants, including three in Elkhart County. Company employs 200 but doesn't say how many jobs will be eliminated.
* July 2008 — Dutchmen Manufacturing in Goshen announces it will lay off 116 people and close two facilities in August.
* July 2008 — Newmar RV in Nappanee lays off more than 150 workers.
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What in the world is going on. Just read about Monaco Coach closing 3 plants and laying off 1,400 employees!!
Monaco is the top producer of Class A motorhomes, so if they are having that many problems - the smaller producers like Newmar, Travel Supreme, etc. will definitely be next.
I think it's just a matter of time before Newmar closes there doors. Besides the weak economy - their management team has made bad decisions over bad decisions. They majority of Newmar's workforce has lost hope, faith, trust and respect in Newmar mamangement years ago.
The result has been poor attitudes, lack of pride, not wanting to go the extra mile and thus a product which has had the quality compromised.
When Newmar closes its doors - look for their management to be working as used car salesmen, politicians, or evangilists - as they are great at blowing smoke up your skirtt.
It's unfortunate for all these people. A good thing never lasts. Other companies were smart to build product that the traget market could afford. Others like Newmar were wasting time on a niche market that couldn't afford the payments when the going got tough.
Good Luck to all the job seekers.
I wholeheartedly disagree with "HAPPY". Newmar puts out a fine product, I have vacationed in one several times and was proud to do so, even summer of 2008 when "Happy" says Newmar has lost thier pride, nothing can be further from the truth. If management was like "Happy" suggests then why are they still in business?
As for Newmar management looking for new jobs since they have proving thier loyalty, integrity, and value by sticking with an industry that has been turned upside down any employer would be blessed to have them
Have a great day!
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