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 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinReddItTumblrEmail 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 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinReddItTumblrEmail 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 Company Cites Electric Vehicle Ecosystem, Foreign Trade Zone & Financial Incentives as Reasons for New Mexico Facility Industry Releases GreenPower Announces US$10 Million Financing and US$2.95 Million in Standby Letter of Credit Facilities Industry Releases GreenPower Motor Company Chooses New Mexico for Advanced EV Manufacturing Facility Operations Gallery: Student Transporters Share Holiday Festivities Industry Releases EverDriven Identifies 3 Forces Quietly Reshaping Modern Student Transportation in 2026 Industry Releases Durham School Services and Sister Brands Spread Holiday Cheer by Giving Back to Communities Advertisement Digital Editions January 2026 Our first issue of 2026 brings the focus back to transportation of students with special needs and disabilities. Learn... Partner Updates From Crisis to Confidence: Gloversville’s Journey to Transfinder Advertisement Buyers Guide Buyer’s Guide 2026 Find the latest vehicle production data and budget reports, industry trends, and contact information for state, national and federal... Multimedia (STN Podcast E288) 2025 in Review: Top STN Online Articles (STN Podcast E287) 2025 in Review: Top STN Magazine Articles (Recorded Webinar) Building Resiliency: Hot Trends in Student Transportation For 2026 Poll Should drivers of alternative vehicles be held to the exact same training and standards as school bus drivers?YesNo37 votesVoteResultsBack to vote Advertisement Special Reports Eagle Eye on Student Transportation Safety White-Knuckle Rides: School Bus Drivers Trained to Navigate Severe Winter Weather ‘One Type of Driver’ Training Funding Among Potential Impacts of U.S. Education Department Dismantling on School...
