Exeter, PA (January 24, 2024) – Expo 2024, presented by Airxcel, delivered its magic on January 15-16, 2024, at the spectacular Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. The annual event, curated by the leading distribution company in the recreational vehicle aftermarket, NTP-STAG alongside SeaWide Marine Distribution seamlessly brought together the RV and marine aftermarkets, delivering an unparalleled experience for industry professionals.

This year's Expo marked the first-time collaboration with SeaWide Distribution, introducing prominent marine suppliers alongside the RV industry's premier product manufacturers. "Bringing Expo to Kissimmee for the first time provided us with a tremendous opportunity to produce an event that aligns these exciting outdoor recreational activities in one fantastic location in Central Florida,” said NTP-STAG President, Bill Rogers. “The setting offered the ideal backdrop for showcasing the energy of Expo with its atmosphere of innovation, education and connection.”

Expo 2024 kicked off with a thought-provoking talk by Sterling Hawkins, founder of the #nomatterwhat movement and author of the best-selling book 'Hunting Discomfort.' Sponsored by PRO suppliers, Hawkins delved into the inevitability of discomfort in a world disrupted by technology, pandemic changes, and uncertainty. Attendees gained valuable insights into building resilience and achieving breakthrough growth in the face of adversity. Day one then showcased PRO educational speakers, supplier product seminars, maximum-capacity NMEA certification classes, and an opening reception that offered a preview of the show floor.

Day two excitement began with basketball legend Bill Walton delivering a keynote address, sponsored by Carefree of Colorado. Walton, celebrated for his success on the hardwood with the Portland Trail Blazers and Boston Celtics, shared leadership and teamwork lessons extending beyond the basketball court. Following his talk, the Hall of Famer visited with attendees in the Carefree of Colorado booth.

“Beyond his speaking engagement, Bill Walton arrived in Orlando with a genuine interest in the industry and set out to immerse himself in the show, the culture and the people engaged in the RV and Marine aftermarkets,” added Rogers. “After circulating among attendees and taking in the atmosphere of the overall Expo experience, the personalization of his presentation, including mentioning ‘There are no guarantees in life, unless you are waiting for a delivery from NTP-STAG/SeaWide Distribution’ was appreciated and warmly received by everyone in the audience.”

Throughout the day, NTP-STAG and SeaWide customers from across North America engaged on the show floor, interacting with exhibits from selected leading industry manufacturers, culminating in a special reception.

“Expo presented a platform for attendees to acquire invaluable knowledge and cultivate important industry connections, while fully immersing themselves in an environment tailor-made for success,” added Rogers.

The event culminated with celebrated American Idol Winner Noah Thompson, sponsored by Dometic. Through his journey of resilience, and musical talent resonating with the core values and spirit of Expo, Thompson’s performance served as a fitting conclusion to an outstanding event shared by both the RV and marine industries.

"Through the hard work of our events team combined with the efforts and participation of our supplier partners, we were able to produce a memorable event in Kissimmee,” Rogers concluded. “We are grateful to all those partners who were a part of the event, along with the professional and committed staff of the Gaylord Palms who worked diligently alongside our events team contributing immensely to the success and smooth execution of the event. Each year we strive to offer Expo a show experience unlike any other for our customers. We know their time is valuable and are grateful that they traveled from across North America to join us for a fantastic event in Florida.”
For more information about the sensational Expo 2024 and details on attending future events, visit expo.ntpstag.com.

About NTP-STAG
For more than 50 years, NTP-STAG has been serving RV dealers, retailers, and service professionals across the industry. Today, as a division of LKQ Specialty, the company is highly regarded as the leading distribution company for the recreational vehicle market and is uniquely positioned to offer customers and suppliers substantial scale, the most comprehensive inventory selection in the industry, high levels of customer service, and innovative marketing support. NTP-STAG is committed to expanding its offerings to meet the ever-growing needs of its customer base, providing them what they need, when they need it.

Exeter, PA (May 1, 2023) – Today, NTP-STAG the leading distribution company for the recreational vehicle aftermarket, announced that Expo 2024 will feature prominent SeaWide Distribution marine suppliers in addition to the RV industry’s premier product manufacturers when it holds its annual dealer event in Kissimmee, Florida January 15-16, 2024. This collaboration marks the introduction of marine products and accessories to EXPO, providing both RV and marine distribution customers the opportunity to engage with both NTP-STAG and SeaWide suppliers under one roof at the most expansive EXPO ever.

“As the leader in RV aftermarket distribution, we take a great amount of pride in providing our customers a best-in-class experience with Expo,” said NTP-STAG/SeaWide President, Bill Rogers. “We continue to expand our marine business, and with Florida being one of the hubs of the industry, bringing Expo to Kissimmee for the first time is a tremendous opportunity to produce an event that aligns these exciting outdoor recreational activities in one fantastic location.”

Just nineteen miles from Orlando International Airport, Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center venue features a newly expanded meeting facility and room tower and more than 480,000 sq ft event space.  The historic region offers a host of dining and entertainment options while local attractions such as Disney World, Epcot Center and Universal Studios Florida are just minutes away.

Day one (1) of Expo 2024 will feature PRO (Professional Retail Organization) educational speakers in addition to supplier product presentations followed by an opening reception on the show floor. 

The following day will be highlighted by NTP-STAG and SeaWide customers from across North America participating in a full day on the exhibit floor engaging in exhibits from selected leading industry manufacturers, with special reception bringing activities to a close.

“Expo is the place where the aftermarket gathers to network, engage with suppliers and have some fun,” added Rogers. “There aren’t many places with the variety of available opportunities to have a great time than Central Florida and now, with the addition of SeaWide and their roster of suppliers alongside NTP-STAG’s RV manufacturers, we are excited to showcase the best of everything EXPO has to offer to the RV and marine industries,” added Rogers.

For more information about Expo, please visit: https://expo.ntpstag.com/

About Expo 2024

Expo, the RV industry’s premier industry-only wholesale buying show is presented in 2024 by RV aftermarket distributor NTP-STAG, along with marine aftermarket distributor SeaWide to bring the RV and marine industry under one roof for one huge event the first time. This engaging platform provides NTP-STAG and SeaWide customers exclusive access to manufacturer product showcases, educational seminars, show-only promotions, special events, and industry networking opportunities. EXPO attendees receive a first-hand look at new products and innovations while learning detailed information directly from suppliers in a casual, relaxed setting.

As the leading forum where the RV business assembles for valuable interaction, Expo, now with the addition of marine, is where professionals, including the industry’s leading suppliers, their representatives and RV and marine dealers can learn about exciting industry advances while sharing knowledge and meaningful insights.

Each year, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) holds its Aftermarket Conference to support the industry engaged in the customer parts and accessories purchasing experience. In addition to on-on-one networking sessions, supplier presentations and insight from industry thought leaders, the event hosts its honorary RV Aftermarket Awards program.

NTP-STAG is honored to have been presented with the award for Distributer of the Year by the RVIA during the 51st annual event this week in San Antonio, Texas. Congratulations to our very own Donna Martin for receiving the RVIA Lifetime Achievement Award recognizing her many years of contributions to the RV Industry.

Over the past forty years Donna Martin has dedicated her professional life to advancing the RV aftermarket industry. Serving in a variety of Category Management and Marketing functions, she has played a pivotal role in laying the foundation for many of the key marketing programs that are used throughout the RV industry today. Her contributions have had a lasting impact on the industry and helped bridge the gap between supplier, distributor, dealer, and consumer advertising at a time when little to none existed.

Donna has been quick to provide support, eager to collaborate and resourceful in channeling available resources to advance the value proposition of the aftermarket. From the personalization of catalogs, consumer mailers, and websites to seasonal promotions, Donna continuously found ways to help dealerships market not only themselves but also the products we provide to them. Her approach has been far from one dimensional. Understanding that education was critical to the success of the aftermarket, she played a critical role in developing the RV University program. Today, that program is a cornerstone of the NTP-STAG Expo and provides important dealer education on a variety of subjects including store readiness, customer and team member relationship management, e-commerce, and salesmanship. Donna’s talents and energy continue to be a tremendous asset. As a key contributor in the success of Keystone’s integration of NTP, Stag-Parkway and Coast, she now spearheads Marketing Programs for SeaWide, the marine division of Keystone Automotive Operations.

Donna possesses unmistakable commitment while expressing inspiring and contagious enthusiasm in everything she does. She is a person of great character and for those that know her, understand that as important as her professional life is to her, it pales in comparison to the love and dedication she has for her family.

Together, we celebrate NTP-STAG being named RVIA Distributer of the Year and congratulate Donna Martin for her RVIA Lifetime Achievement Award.

 See the RV-Pro Article here.

Exeter, PA (June 22, 2022) – Today, NTP-STAG announced it will be hosting Expo 2023, its annual dealer event, live in Aurora, Colorado at recently opened Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, January 16-17, 2023. The spectacular facility, just 30 minutes from downtown Denver will provide a scenic backdrop for the two-day, industry only experience.

“Our events team has a tremendous relationship with the management of Gaylord properties throughout the country and with the development of this new Colorado location, they knew that it would be a destination that dealers would be excited to visit,” said NTP-STAG Vice President, Sales, Fred Petrivelli. “We are constantly striving to produce a unique, exciting and productive event for attendees, and we are looking forward to spending time with everyone when the industry comes together in Colorado next January.”

Just six miles from the Denver Airport, the Gaylord Rockies venue boasts nine miles of nature preserve trails in addition to ten miles of hiking trails while its convenient location presents multiple world-class shopping and dining opportunities. Boasting a 500,000 sq. ft. convention space where the show will be held, the Gaylord Rockies features exceptional accommodations, restaurants, and entertainment in a beautifully presented resort setting.

“The Expo is about connecting the RV industry – a unique event where the suppliers who produce the industry’s leading product can exchange ideas and information with the dealers who sell and install them in their customers’ units every day,” added Petrivelli. “Along with fantastic promotions and show-only pricing, the educational programs provide invaluable insight to compliment the networking opportunities.”

Day 1 of Expo 2023 features RV University which includes PRO (Professional Retail Organization) Education Seminars followed by an opening reception on the show floor.

The following day will be highlighted by invited NTP-STAG customers from across North America partaking in a full day on the exhibit floor engaging in exhibits from selected leading industry manufacturers, followed by a special closing reception.

Learn more about the NTP-STAG Expo 2023 at expo.ntpstag.com.

About NTP-STAG

For more than 50 years, NTP-STAG has been serving RV dealers, retailers, and service professionals across the industry. Today, as a division of Keystone Automotive Operations, the company is highly regarded as the leading distribution company for the recreational vehicle market and is uniquely positioned to offer customers and suppliers substantial scale, the most comprehensive inventory selection in the industry, high levels of customer service, and innovative marketing support. NTP-STAG is committed to expanding its offerings to meet the ever-growing needs of its customer base, providing them what they need, when they need it.

Today, NTP-STAG, the leading distribution company for the recreational vehicle aftermarket, announced the RV University (RVU) Professional Retail Organization (PRO) Education Speaker Lineup for Expo 2022, Presented by Airxcel, to be held in person January 25-26 at the Caesars Forum Convention Center and virtually January 31 – February 4.

Bestselling author and nationally recognized social media expert, Corey Perlman will be returning for his second year as a PRO Speaker, providing valuable insight on creating and publishing compelling social media content that sparks engagement, fuels interest and drives results. As he addresses opportunities to connect with today’s RV customer, spanning multiple generations and lifestyles, Perlman’s presentation will guide attendees on how to deliver a mix of content categories across the most popular social media platforms. This highly respected speaker’s message delivers the best practices in this highly dynamic medium required to harness important tools to communicate with multiple audiences efficiently and effectively across the social media landscape.

Considered one of the nation’s top experts in leadership, marketing, the customer experience and consumer trends, bestselling author, Kelly McDonald will be making her first appearance as a PRO speaker at EXPO 2022. Her presentation, “How to Market to, Sell to and Serve People Not Like You” will demonstrate how to recognize the different things that resonate with all types of customers and tailor your message and marketing efforts to reflect their values, and how marketing to these values will lead to greater sales, profits and customer loyalty. While learning the do’s and don’ts of marketing to different customer segments, tailoring your service or sales approach to be relevant to a new customer group and communicating in a relevant manner to stand out from your competition, her engaging and interactive session will show you how to create a deep, values-based connection between you and your customers and prospects.

“Through the PRO education series, we have had the opportunity to share important business insight from a compelling roster of well-regarded speakers,” said NTP-STAG President, Bill Rogers. “Now with the PRO series in its twelfth year, we are proud to include Corey and Kelly’s informative and actionable presentations to the library of more than 60 courses available to industry professionals of all levels. We know EXPO 2022 attendees will benefit from what they have to say while their perspective will provide essential tools that effectively reach new customers and maximize customer interactions.”

The RVU PRO business development seminar series presents free, in-person and web-based continuing education courses to RV Industry professionals. Launching each year at Expo, quarterly supplemental education series webinars provide instruction on a variety of subjects including store readiness, customer and team member relationship management and e-commerce and salesmanship.

The speaker lineup is selected by NTP-STAG to provide attendees with compelling, impactful, results-driven content.

Corey Perlman

Bestselling author and top-rated speaker Corey Perlman helps businesses succeed through digital marketing. He teaches well-tested and current social media strategies. As owner of Impact Social Inc., Corey Perlman has been at the forefront of digital marketing for over 10 years. He started his career with the eCommerce Division of General Motors, before launching his consulting and speaking business in 2009. Since then, he’s worked with such notable brands as Sysco Foods, The American Healthcare Association, Dale Carnegie Training and The PGA Tour.

As a keynote speaker, Corey Perlman delivers results with his engaging interactive talks that are always tailored to serve his client’s individual needs. He is continually rated as a top speaker by companies big and small.

The celebrated author of two bestselling books, Perlman’s most recent, Social Media Overload! Simple Social Media Strategies for Overwhelmed and Time-deprived Businesses is ranked #1 on Amazon.com in every major business category and has been called engaging, relevant, a must-read, and spot-on marketing advice for any business. Close to a decade of keynote speaking has produced a long list of highly satisfied clients.

Kelly McDonald
Considered one of the nation’s top experts in leadership, marketing, the customer experience and consumer trends, Kelly McDonald’s client experience includes brands such as Toyota, State Farm, NASA, Kimberly-Clark, Nike, Harley-Davidson, Great Clips, Miller Beer, and Sherwin-Williams.

Kelly was named one of the “10 Most Booked Speakers in the U.S.” and ranked #1 on the list of “25 Hot Speakers” by Successful Meetings Magazine and has been featured in Forbes, INC. Magazine, BusinessWeek, CEO World, Fast Company, on CNBC and more.

The author of four bestselling books lives in Denver, Colorado and when she’s not on the road speaking, she enjoys boxing (yes, boxing, not kickboxing) – and shopping for high heels.

PRO LMS Platform Launched in January 2020, the user friendly NTP-STAG PRO Learning platform is accessible while logged into VIAntp.com under Partner Central. The platform offers access up to over 60 courses that also qualify learners for Mike Molino RVDA CEUs. Register for an NTP-STAG PRO account today!

NTP-STAG continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and are in constant communication with the host venue and local authorities. 

For more information about Expo, please visit: https://expo.ntpstag.com/

NTP-STAG will be hosting Expo 2022, Presented by Airxcel, its annual dealer event, live in Las Vegas at the new, state-of-the-art Caesars Forum in the heart of the strip, January 25-26, 2022. The adjacent, newly renovated Harrah’s Hotel, part of the Caesars Entertainment group, will serve as the host hotel for the two-day event. NTP-STAG will then present its week-long, follow-up virtual event January 31 - February 4, 2022.

“Expo has always been about bringing the RV industry together for networking, fantastic promotions from some of the best manufacturers in the business and fun. We can’t think of any place more exciting to celebrate together than Las Vegas.” said NTP-STAG Vice President, Sales, Fred Petrivelli. “Las Vegas is opening for business, and we are excited to be coming to town with the complete Expo experience in 2022,”

Day 1 of Expo 2021 features RV University which includes PRO (Professional Retail Organization) Education Seminars followed by an opening reception on the show floor.
The following day will be highlighted by a full day on the exhibit floor and special closing reception. The NTP-STAG Expo will showcase exhibits from selected leading industry manufacturers to invited NTP-STAG customers from across North America.

The virtual event will then present the same great promotions as the in-person event along with dynamic presentations and educational opportunities.

“Due to the tremendously enthusiastic response from our customers and suppliers, we have now incorporated the virtual show format into our Expo event programming,” added Petrivelli. “This will allow our suppliers to interact with an even greater percentage of our customer base while providing a convenient opportunity for dealers to stock up on the once-a-year, show-only deals.

Learn more about the NTP-STAG Expo 2021 at expo.ntpstag.com

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SeaWide Distribution and NTP-STAG Join Forces

Exeter, PA (October 04, 2021) –SeaWide Marine, the North American distributor of Marine Electronic and Electrical products, and NTP-STAG, the leading distributor of RV parts and accessories, are combining to service the Marine Industry under the SeaWide brand.

“This is extremely exciting for us and will enable SeaWide to expand our current business immensely,” said Mike Yarbro, Founder of SeaWide Distribution. The combined resources will match up the largest related industry distribution network in North America with the significant Marine industry experience of the SeaWide team.  “Our customers will have a major upgrade in delivery service level, product range, inventory breadth and depth, business to business systems and tools, marketing resources and much more,” said Mike.

“We are really happy to have Mike and his team now working hand and hand with our existing associates to provide their leadership in the marine market and together provide customers and suppliers with a great source for all the outstanding products this growing industry has to offer” said Bill Rogers, President of Keystone / NTP-STAG.

As part of the transition, SeaWide will expand its delivery network by eight Distribution Centers and over forty cross-docks, strategically located to deliver next day service primarily on its own trucks, to the majority of North America.  While SeaWide’s focus will remain on marine electronics, customers will have expanded product offering including marine hardware, safety, furniture, cargo management, service and maintenance parts, marine accessories and extensive towing and trailering products through the NTP-STAG product portfolio.

“What a fantastic time to be in the marine business!” continued Yarbro. “We couldn’t be more bullish about the future.”

To learn more or become a dealer, please visit us online at seawide.com or ntpstag.com.

About SeaWide

Seawide is a nationwide customer focused electronics wholesale distributor, supplying electrical and electronic products for the marine, outdoor, and personal navigation markets.

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The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) bestowed three Champion Awards on Sunday night at the Texas RV Association’s (TRVA) 47th annual convention.

The awards were presented by Stephanie Henson, director of administration at the National RV Inspector’s Association (NRVIA), and her husband, Todd Henson, lead master certified instructor at NRVTA, to:

Front, from left, Beth Elam and Phil Elam. Back, from left, Todd Henson, Fred Petrivelli, Ron Hoover, Chris Hoover and Stephanie Henson.

“We call this the Champion Award for several reasons,” said Terry “Cooper” Cooper, NRVTA president. “The recipients are champions of our mission at NRVTA, and they have championed the RV industry in general by making significant contributions to its long-term success.

“We could not have trained nearly 700 inspectors or technicians over the past two years without the support of NTP-STAG, Ron Hoover RV and Phil Elam,” he added. “The graduates of our programs have gone on to provide vital services to RV dealers or started businesses as mobile RV technicians and inspectors.”

Kevin White, TRVA president, commended NRVTA for the work it does on behalf of all Texas RV dealerships.

“We are so blessed to have this trendsetting school in Texas,” he said. “We learned today how much the RV industry is thriving in Texas. We have turned a corner, and NRVTA helped make it happen.”

In accepting the award on behalf of NTP-STAG, Petrivelli recalled his first conversation with Cooper, when he outlined his vision for creating the training center in Texas.

“Cooper came to me several years ago and we immediately embraced the idea that would address a need for trained technicians at dealerships around the country,” Petrivelli explained. “This is a tremendous opportunity for us to repurpose damaged inventory and put it directly into the hands of future technicians for training.

“The academy gets to use modern equipment to train students and it’s a great fit that makes solid business sense,” said Petrivelli. “Everyone wins – NTP-STAG, NRVTA, its students, RV users and the entire industry.”

Hoover strongly encouraged Texas RV dealers to send technicians to NRVTA for training.

“If you’re a dealer and haven’t done any training with these folks, you’re missing out on a huge opportunity because they are very good at what they do,” he said.

“We support NRVTA because of the people involved in running the school and providing the instruction,” Hoover added.  “Everything they do is for our customers who are the ones to suffer if they can’t get their RVs fixed right the first time they’re brought in for service.”

Elam was surprised by the award and humbled to be a recipient.

“There are no bigger supporters of TRVA than Terry Cooper and his staff at NRVTA. They helped keep our association afloat during this challenging year,” Elam said. “They work tirelessly to help improve the level of service in the Texas RV industry. We could never be the largest state for RV sales if we couldn’t take care of customers after they make a purchase.”

Each recipient received an engraved award depicting the lone star of Texas.

“It is our honor to be able to recognize companies and individuals, like these three, each year at the TRVA annual convention,” said Henson. “We are grateful to the many supporters we have had over the years and look forward to much success in coming years.”

More than 110 dealers, suppliers, finance and insurance professionals attended the four-day event, which included training sessions as well as social activities.

NTP-STAG was honored to be recognized as Distributor of the Year at the recent 2021 RV Aftermarket Conference in Atlanta, Ga.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Conference, the RV Aftermarket Awards presentation was hosted by Bob Brammer of Stromberg Carlson and John Hawkins of BAL as the industry came together to recognize the top aftermarket individuals, suppliers, distributors, and products.

Click here to learn more about the 2021 RV Aftermarket conference and this year’s RV Aftermarket Award recipients.

Jon White and John Spaulding of NTP-STAG accept the RVIA Distributor of the Year Award