MIDDLEBURY, Ind. — "A wide range of rumors have swirled around our company in recent months," said Richard Lavers, CEO of Coachmen Industries, Inc. "During that time, we have consistently responded that we would make an announcement if and when there was something to say, but in the meantime, we were focused on managing through the worst economic crisis our country has endured in our lifetimes.

"Today, we are pleased to announce that