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 Industry Releases Netradyne Strengthens Leadership Team with New CFO and COO Appointment Industry Releases EverDriven Expands Executive Leadership Team to Fuel Growth in Human-Led, Tech-Enabled Student Transportation Industry Releases Rohrer Bus Sales Announces Nicholas Cole as Executive Vice President & General Manager Industry Releases Phoenix Motor Appoints Industry Veteran John Walsh to Lead US Operations PhoenixEV; Walsh named President of Phoenix Motor and CEO of PhoenixEV Industry Releases Zonar Ignition Fleet Operations Platform Launches Integration-Ready Platform with Real-Time Analytics Industry Releases Blue Bird Delivers Electric School Bus Fleet to Little Rock School District in Arkansas Advertisement Digital Editions August 2025 It's the 10th year of recognizing the nation's most outstanding Garage Stars. This year's winners are on the front... Partner Updates From Chaos to Clarity: How Transfinder Transformed Ohio District’s Transportation System Simplified Fleet Management? 5 Essential Tech Questions for School Fleet Contractors 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 WATCH: Texas District Uses ‘Bus Buddies’ Program to Ease School Bus Ride Anxiety (STN Podcast E269) Legacy & Leadership: Award-Winning Suffolk Transportation Talks NY Operations (Free Webinar) Modernizing Student Transportation: Meeting Every Student’s Need This School Year AdvertisementPoll Does your operation employ school bus technicians certified by Automotive Service Excellence?YesNoWhat’s that?23 votesVoteResultsBack to vote Advertisement Special Reports Does Safety Save Money? Not So Fast: Technology Eyes Speed Reduction in School Buses Roundup: Informative Green Bus Summit Held at STN EXPO West Going On an Electric RIDE With Patrick Duan
