The Hometown Treasure May 2012 | Page 12

CrossRoads RV Breaks Ground On New Facility CrossRoads RV broke ground on Thursday, April 19 on their new 93,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Topeka. They are one of the nation’s fastest growing recreational vehicle manufactures, specializing in fifthwheel and towable RV’s. The new facility includes 5,000 square feet of office. According to Don Emahiser, President of CrossRoads, “The new plant will give us the needed flexibility to expand our Cruiser line of RV’s.” The design adds the flexibility for lean manufacturing, which is a process where labor and inventory are maximized. The town of Topeka granted a tax phase-in for the project. An additional 250 jobs will be created by this expansion. The facility will be completed in August of 2012. Left to right: Mike Sutter, Mike Kloska, Don Emahiser, Dan Kreider, Yvonne Eash, Garry Heller, Ron Troyer, Fred Ramser, Keith Gillenwater, Randy Huffman, Hometown Treasure photo and Larry Miller. pg 10 · The Hometown Treasure · May ‘12