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 FacebookXPinterestLinkedinReddItTumblrEmail 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 FacebookXPinterestLinkedinReddItTumblrEmail 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 Durham School Services to Serve Marlboro Central School District for Next Five Years as New Transportation Partner Industry Releases Durham School Services Missouri Maintenance Teams Bestowed Fleet Excellence Award for Exceptional Commitment to Safety Industry Releases Survey: Driver Shortages, Underutilized Buses and Community Pressures Top Challenges to School Transportation Efficiency Industry Releases Thomas Built Buses Names Carolina Thomas as 2025 Dealer of the Year Industry Releases Zum and SFUSD Announce Largest Electric School Bus Deployment in the Nation News Survey: Half of School Districts Paying At Least 6% More for Diesel Digital Editions June 2026 Buying a new school bus fuel or energy type is no small decision for student transportation operators. Dive into... Partner Updates Michigan District Transforms Transportation Safety, Efficiency, and Communication with Transfinder Why Transportation Directors Are Choosing Propane Over Promises Introducing Zum Connected Mobility Experience (CMX™): Revolutionizing Student Mobility 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 E309) Summer’s Here & So Is a Budget Cliff: Advocating for... (STN Podcast E308) Past & Future: Fuel Volatility, 10 Years of School Transportation... (STN Podcast E307) Buy With Confidence: Fuel Price Frustration, School Bus Buying Tips Poll Do you plan on applying for a Clean School Bus Program grant once the EPA announces a return of funding?YesNo22 votesVoteResultsBack to vote Special Reports Planning the Perfect Rollout: Secrets for Successful Software, Hardware Upgrades EPA Inspector General Flags Oversight Gaps in Clean School Bus Program... The Importance of Uniformity Update: Report Highlights Propane and Electric TCO for School Bus
