The Corson brothers started Coachmen Industries, Inc. in a 5,000 square foot plant in downtown Middlebury, Indiana. First year production included 12 travel trailers, a single truck camper and 80 truck caps. Since that time Coachmen Companies have produced nearly 600,000 recreational vehicles of all sizes and types.
In 1969, the Coachmen became a public company. It was first listed on the American Stock Exchange in 1972. In January of 1978, the stock was approved for trading on the New York Stock Exchange. In 1984, Coachmen joined the ranks of the prestigious Fortune 500.
Today Coachmen Industries, Inc. has grown to become a diverse corporation. Aside from the Company's recreational vehicle operations including Coachmen RV and Sportscoach motorhomes, Coachmen Industries also is the country's largest producer of modular housing. Other markets served by Company divisions include automotive parts and accessories as well as fiberglass and ABS components for motorhomes.
Coachmen Recreational Vehicle Company is the largest division and cornerstone of Coachmen Industries, Inc. and continues to be one of the industry's fastest growing companies in terms of sales and market share.
Coachmen’s main headquarters and primary manufacturing facilities are located in Middlebury, Indiana. They also have manufacturing facilities in Fitzgerald, Georgia. In all, Coachmen occupies nearly 700,000 square feet of manufacturing space on nearly 120 acres. Over 1,600 dedicated workers will produce approximately 15,000 Coachmen RVs within the year.
You will find proof of Coachmen’s dedication in their innovative and user–friendly products and their wide range of customer benefits and services. They are driven by a deep concern for your safety, comfort, pride of ownership and pleasure – in short, your Ultimate Satisfaction. |