Nat'l R.V. Breaks Ground on New Division & Distribution Center
18 May 2000
National R.V., Inc. Breaks Ground on New Towable Products Division And Service and Parts Distribution CenterPERRIS, Calif. - National RV hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the upcoming additions to its already extensive facilities: The Towable Products Division and the Service and Parts Distribution Center. National RV is expanding its manufacturing facilities to add a 164,840 square foot Towable Products Division. This new towable manufacturing plant will facilitate a strong presence in the travel trailer market as part of National RV's continued commitment to growth and upward mobility. By the end of 2000, National RV will provide products that accommodate every lifestyle and every budget. National RV is also adding a 47,075 square foot Service and Parts Distribution Center to provide additional service facilities to meet the needs of an expanding customer base in a timely, efficient manner. The service center will provide much needed support with 30 fully-sized service bays. These facilities will be located on a 19-acre parcel directly across the street from the existing facilities. Combined, National RV will house more than 630,000 square feet of combined manufacturing and office space. The Groundbreaking Ceremony was held on April 13, 2000. On hand to initiate the project were Wayne Mertes, CEO of National RV Holdings and J. Raul Gimenez, President of National RV. Notable dignitaries in attendance were Daryl Busch, Mayor of Perris, CA, Tom Mullen, Riverside County Supervisor, Ron Mollendyk, Perris City Manager and renowned economist John Husing, PhD. and others.