HomeIndustry ReleasesAllied Specialty Vehicles Announces Completion of Thor Industries Bus Acquisition Industry ReleasesOperations Allied Specialty Vehicles Announces Completion of Thor Industries Bus Acquisition October 24, 2013 Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinReddItTumblrDiggEmail ORLANDO, Fla. — Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV) announced the completion of the previously disclosed acquisition of the bus division of Thor Industries, Inc. The acquisition includes seven of the bus industry’s most prominent brands: Champion Bus Inc., General Coach America Inc., Goshen Coach Inc., El Dorado National California Inc., El Dorado National Kansas Inc., Krystal Coach and Federal Coach. “We are excited to complete this acquisition and officially welcome all employees and dealers to the ASV family,” said Peter Guile, president and CEO of Allied Specialty Vehicles. “For our new employees, customers and suppliers, we expect a seamless transition to new ownership and look forward to continuing to provide the products, quality and experience you’ve come to trust with these brands.” When combined with Collins Bus Corporation, these additional bus businesses position ASV as one of the largest producers of buses in North America, providing buses to the transit, shuttle, courtesy, luxury and school bus markets. Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV) ASV is a $1.5 billion-plus manufacturer comprised of industry leading brands serving Commercial, Fire & Emergency and Recreational vehicle markets. Within the Commercial segment ASV offers a full line of buses, terminal trucks and sweeper vehicles. The Fire & Emergency segment offers a full line of Fire Apparatus and Ambulances. Within the Recreational Vehicle the company produces motorized RV’s under many of the industry’s most iconic brands. For more information, visit us at www.alliedsv.com. TagsBusiness Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinReddItTumblrDiggEmail Previous articleNASDPTS Alters Its Support of Three-Point Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts on School BusesNext articleBusWest Buys Auto Safety House, Expands Thomas Built Service RELATED ARTICLES Operations Payroll Technology Saves Thousands of Dollars for Georgia School District Industry Releases New York School Bus Contractors Association Honors Excellence with 2025 Industry Awards Industry Releases Durham School Services and Elkhorn Area School District Extend Twenty-Year Partnership for Another Five Years Operations Gallery: National School Bus Safety Week 2025 Industry Releases Verra Mobility Champions Student Safety During National School Bus Safety Week Industry Releases RIDE Celebrates School Bus Safety Week Advertisement Digital Editions November 2025 Meet the 2025 Transportation Director of the Year Keba Baldwin, director of transportation at Prince George’s County Public Schools... Partner Updates Moving Forward Together Toward a Battery-Electric Future Thomas Built Buses’ Customer-Driven Approach to Type D Electric Innovation The Importance of Streamlined Communication in School Bus Transportation for Safety... Advertisement Buyers Guide Buyer’s Guide 2025 Find the latest vehicle production data and budget reports, industry trends, and contact information for state, national and federal... Multimedia (STN Podcast E280) Nuts and Bolts: Transportation Director of the Year Talks Data-Focused... WATCH: West Virginia Releases Illegal Passing Awareness Video (STN Podcast E279) Encourage, not Discourage: NY Top Transportation Team Talks Work Culture Poll Does your organization provide employees with mentorship opportunities?YesNo2 votesVoteResultsBack to vote Special Reports Follow the ‘GOLDEN’ Brick Road Update: U.S. Department of Transportation Enacts CDL Restrictions on Non-Domiciled... Update: FCC Revokes E-Rate Eligibility of School Bus Wi-Fi Transforming Student Ridership
