Thor Industries, Inc.

Thor Industries, Inc. was founded on August 29, 1980, by Wade F. B. Thompson and Peter B. Orthwein, with its headquarters located in Elkhart, Indiana. The company was established through the acquisition of the Airstream brand and has since grown into a global manufacturer of recreational vehicles (RVs). Thor Industries went public in 1984 and has expanded its market presence significantly through a strategy of organic growth and key acquisitions, including Keystone RV, Erwin Hymer Group, and the Tiffin Group. The company manages a comprehensive portfolio of operating subsidiaries that function independently while leveraging shared resources, positioning itself as a prominent leader in the recreational vehicle sector. Business/Product Breakdown Thor Industries designs, manufactures, and sells a wide variety of recreational vehicles (RVs) and related parts and accessories through its family of companies in North America and Europe. The company's product offerings are categorized primarily into towable recreational vehicles, such as travel trailers and fifth wheels, and motorized recreational vehicles, which include Class A, Class B, and Class C motorhomes. Its portfolio features well-known brands including Airstream, Jayco, Keystone RV, Tiffin Motorhomes, and the European-based Erwin Hymer Group. Beyond vehicle manufacturing, the company supplies aftermarket components through its Airxcel subsidiary. In recent years, Thor has undertaken strategic initiatives to streamline operations and modernize its brand, such as a 2019 corporate rebranding and a 2025 organizational realignment that integrated Heartland Recreational Vehicles under the Jayco brand to enhance operational efficiency.