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2006 Damon Astoria Pacific Edition 3579

 
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Damon Corporation
2958 Gateway Dr.
PO Box 2888
Elkhart, IN 46514
USA
Parent Company: Thor Industries, Inc.
Web site: http://www.damonrv.com

Damon is owned by Thor Industries, Inc. It’s a surprise to many that Thor Industries is the largest RV manufacturer in the U.S. But only a very few of those many RV models have the name “Thor” on their sides. Instead, Thor is the corporate owner of many well-known RV brands, including the venerable Airstream, the most recognized name in the industry. Thor Industries, Inc., was founded on August 29, 1980, when Wade F. B. Thompson and Peter B. Orthwein, who created the name "Thor" by combining the first two letters of each entrepreneur's name.

Over the years, Thor Industries purchased the Canadian company, General Coach, created Thor America, acquired Dutchmen, Four Winds, Komfort and Skamper. Within the past five years, Thor acquired Keystone RV, Damon RV, CrossRoads RV and Goshen Coach. Thor is a public company, listed on the NY Stock Exchange as THO. With all its branches and subsidiaries, Thor employs more than 7,000 people, and is headquartered in Ohio. Its various divisions and manufacturing facilities are located throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Damon employs 400 workers at its Elkhart, Indiana, headquarters and manufacturing facility. Damon builds only Class A motorhomes and SURVs, ranging in price from approximately $74,000 to $205,000.

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