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From now through summer, RVers can receive a special $25 manufacturer's rebate when they upgrade their RV bathroom with a new, best-in-class Thetford permanent toilet.

Toilets purchased between May 1-August 31 are rebate eligible. Models included in the promotion are Aria Classic or Deluxe II, Aqua-Magic V (hand and foot flush), Aqua-Magic Style II or Style Plus, and Bravura.

Rebate coupons are available at select retail outlets and can be downloaded from the Thetford website, www.thetford.com.

Thetford Marine, a leader in sanitation chemistry, introduces Eco-Smart Free & Clear. The newest member of the Eco-Smart family was developed by Thetford's chemistry staff for those sensitive to dye and perfumes. It's named Free & Clear because it is free of fragrance and dye. Like the other two Eco-Smart formulations, Free & Clear provides excellent odor control and waste digestion, contains no formaldehyde and is 100% biodegradable.

This strong formula ensures year-round odor control. Available in a convenient, easy-to-use liquid, this product gives boat owners maximum performance with minimum effort. It is offered in 36- and 64-oz. bottles with an easy-to-use, integrated dosage device.

Two long-time Thetford Corporation employees, Kevin Phillips and Doug Tharp, have been promoted. Phillips was elevated to the position of executive vice president of North America. He previously served as vice president of sales & marketing, North America, since joining Thetford in 2005.

He is a member of the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) board, serving as chairman of its membership committee and is on the market information and supplier committees. He formerly served as chairman of the RVIA nominating committee. Phillips is also a former member of the Recreational Vehicle Aftermarket Association (RVAA) board.

"Kevin's leadership, experience and knowledge of the RV market make him the ideal candidate to grow Thetford in the future," said CEO Stephane Cordeille. Prior to joining Thetford, Phillips worked with Guardian Automotive as business unit director. He also previously worked as director of business development and director of North American sales at GKN Sinter Metals, and as customer director & global platform leader with Delphi Automotive.

Phillips has received a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and a MBA in business policy and marketing from the University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business.

Doug Tharp was promoted to senior director of finance, North America. He joined Norcold, Inc., as a division accountant in 1990 and was promoted to accounting manager in 1993. He was promoted to corporate controller at Thetford, Norcold's parent company, in 2003. He has received a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

Effective immediately, Stephane Cordeille has been promoted to chief executive officer of Thetford Corporation. The announcement was made January 24. "Thetford is a global company with very similar operations in the US and Europe," said Cordeille. "Because of this, nothing changes for our customers and we will continue to make the best use of our global resources to the benefit of all our customers."

Cordeille has a long history with Thetford and is already known by many of Thetford's customers. He joined Thetford in 1988 as sales manager of its French subsidiary. He has served as director of sales & marketing and director of European operations before being named managing director of Thetford's RV Europe operations in 2004.

Prior to joining Thetford, Cordeille headed up the merchandising team for Gloria-Friskies, a unit of Nestle Corp. He has a degree in economics and attended the Business School of Exeter for commerce and management.

It was also announced that Peter Struijs was promoted to chief financial officer, worldwide. Struijs, who joined Thetford in 1999, has been the European director of finance and IT since 2006. Before that, he was the company's manager of finance. He holds a BA in business economics.

"These promotions indicate the strength of personnel at Thetford and the commitment of ownership to reward long-term performance and contribution to the company," said Michael J. Harris, president and COO of DKM (Thetford's parent company), referring to the promotions.

To keep up with increasing sales demands, Thetford Corp. is expanding its sales force with a new account manager. Sean Quick joins the team with a territory of Michigan.

Quick was promoted internally to the position from Thetford's customer service and technical support departments. He has 14 years of successful experience in sales management in the transportation industry. He is a graduate of Western Michigan University.

"Sean is a valuable member of the company," said Mary Pouliot, Thetford's director of customer service. "His product knowledge and exceptional customer service standards will take him far in his new position."

Brett Motheral joins the Thetford Corp. team as its new aftermarket sales manager. Motheral has 20 years experience in aftermarket products, including auto accessories and consumer electronics.

"Brett brings us a wealth of aftermarket account knowledge and we are excited to have him joining our team," said Mike Mesharer, Thetford's director of RV sales.

Motheral's most recent position was in the trucking industry in Elkhart, Indiana. He will be relocating to Ann Arbor, Michigan to join the Thetford family. Motheral is a graduate of Western Oregon University.

Thetford Corporation, the company that introduced the original Porta Potti® in 1968, will preview the next generation of stylish and comfortable portable toilets at the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association Conference (RVIA) 2011. From the brand new Curve to the Porta Potti 320, Thetford's entire Porta Potti offering has been revamped.

Thetford's new Porta Potti Curve features a user-friendly, battery-powered flush to complement its sleek, modern design. A raised seat height and increased bowl size create a more comfortable and relaxed sitting position. Controls are hidden to keep them in safe, working order and maintain a smooth appearance. An integrated toilet paper holder ensures the ultimate in convenience. Fresh and waste water tanks can be easily monitored with a simple check of the easy-to-read level indicators. The Curve also features an improved water tank carrying handle for easy transportation.

In addition to the brand new Curve, Thetford's entire Porta Potti offering has been revamped. The line now features a refreshed, modern appearance with a cleaner cover and seat design. A more ergonomic carrying handle simplifies transportation and a now standard lid latch prevents any accidental spillage. All models also offer a redesigned valve handle, fill cap and pump.

While Thetford is dedicated to innovation, the company knows when to stick with ideas and products that work. Along with the new features the Porta Potti range still provides the same industry-leading performance. Fresh and waste water tank sizes remain unchanged and the toilets continue to feature an exclusive, rotating pour-out spout. A deodorant sample is included with every Porta Potti, as usual.

Thetford's Curve Porta Potti and improved Porta Potti line-up will debut to consumers this January.

To help provide the best service to its customers, Thetford Corp. brings on a new account manager. Scott Leister will serve OEMs based in the Elkhart, Indiana area, including Jayco, Forest River and Newmar.

Leister has previously worked as a direct employee and manufacturer's rep for major suppliers before joining Thetford. He has an extensive background in RV OEM sales and has a BS from Western Michigan University.

An avid outdoorsman, Leister enjoys skiing, hiking, canoeing and kayaking. He is married with two grown children.

Thanks to its modern and home-like design, Thetford Marine's new Curve Porta Potti won an Innovation Award at this year's International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference (IBEX). It took top honors in the Furnishing & Interior Parts category. Sixty-five new products were entered in the Innovation Awards, which are organized by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International.

"Serious thinking time was spent addressing multiple ways to improve and innovate one of life's basic necessities," said judge Roger McAfee. "The originators of the Porta Potti redesigned everything from a battery powered flushing mechanism to a hidden, integrated toilet paper holder."

Thetford's new Porta Potti Curve features a user-friendly, battery-powered flush, raised seat height and increased bowl size for supreme comfort. For added convenience, it also has an integrated toilet paper holder. Easy-to-read level indicators make monitoring fresh and waste water tanks simple, while a water tank carrying handle offers trouble-free transportation.

Following more than three decades of stellar employment, Thetford and Norcold team members Ran Chamberlain and Fritz Serr retired in September.

Chamberlain, manager of aftermarket sales, said he has visited 11 countries and every US state except Montana as a representative of Thetford and Norcold the past 37 years. He estimated that he had driven more than 2 million miles and spent 3,600 days on the road.

Serr, Norcold plant manager, retires after 35 years of service. He started his career as a "boxer," packing Alcoa aluminum siding, before moving to other positions and then, becoming plant manager in 1992. He plans to spend more time on his ranch and with his four grandchildren during retirement.

"Both Fritz and Ran are well-respected and well-liked members of our team," said Wayne Lorek, vice president of operations, North America. "All of us at Thetford and Norcold extend our best wishes for a happy retirement and hope they both enjoy their next adventures."

You're invited to preview the next generation of stylish and comfortable portable toilets from Thetford Corporation, the company that introduced the original Porta Potti in 1968. The new Curve will be featured at this year's International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) and the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

IBEX: Monday, October 17, 4:00pm, Booth #1805
Fort Lauderdale: Friday, October 28, 4:00pm, 4/500 Tent 520-21

Won't you join us? A brief presentation will be given, followed by a time for questions. Light appetizers and refreshments will be provided.

Thetford's new Porta Potti Curve features a user-friendly, battery-powered flush to complement its sleek, modern and home-like design. A raised seat height and increased bowl size create a more comfortable and relaxed sitting position. Controls are hidden to keep them in safe, working order and maintain a smooth appearance. An integrated toilet paper holder ensures the ultimate in convenience. Fresh and waste water tanks can be easily monitored with a simple check of the easy-to-read level indicators. The Curve also features an improved water tank carrying handle for easy transportation.

Thetford Corporation, the company that introduced the original Porta Potti® in 1968, will preview the next generation of stylish and comfortable portable toilets at the International BoatBuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) 2011. From the brand new Curve to the Porta Potti 260 Marine, Thetford's entire Porta Potti offering has been revamped.

Thetford's new Porta Potti Curve features a user-friendly, battery-powered flush to complement its sleek, modern and home-like design. A raised seat height and increased bowl size create a more comfortable and relaxed sitting position. Controls are hidden to keep them in safe, working order and maintain a smooth appearance. An integrated toilet paper holder ensures the ultimate in convenience. Fresh and waste water tanks can be easily monitored with a simple check of the easy-to-read level indicators. The Curve also features an improved water tank carrying handle for easy transportation.

In addition to the brand new Curve, Thetford's entire Porta Potti offering has been revamped. The line now features a refreshed, modern appearance with a cleaner cover and seat design. A more ergonomic carrying handle simplifies transportation and a now standard lid latch prevents any accidental spillage. All models also offer a redesigned valve handle, fill cap and pump.

While Thetford is dedicated to innovation, the company knows when to stick with ideas and products that work. Along with the new features the Porta Potti range still provides the same industry-leading performance. Fresh and waste water tank sizes remain unchanged and the toilets continue to feature an exclusive, rotating pour-out spout. A deodorant sample is included with every Porta Potti, as usual.

Thetford's Curve Porta Potti and improved Porta Potti line-up will debut to consumers this January.

It's the final days for RV consumers to save $35 on a new Thetford permanent toilet. The company's summer rebate ends August 31.

Toilets purchased between March 1-Aug. 31 are rebate eligible. Models included in the promotion are: Aria Classic or Deluxe II, Aqua-Magic V (hand and foot flush), Aqua-Magic Style II or Style Plus, and Bravura.

Rebate coupons are available at select retail outlets and can be downloaded from the Thetford website.

The most distasteful job of RVing is emptying the rig's holding tank. But, with Thetford's Sani-Con System, the entire process is cleaner, more sanitary and convenient. It's incredibly simple for any owner or family member to use.

Without relying on gravity, Sani-Con utilizes a heavy-duty transfer and macerating pump and works much like a household garbage disposal. It grinds and liquefies black water waste, then pumps it through an extra heavy duty 1" diameter discharge hose.

The powerful macerating pump can pump waste up terrain without a constant slope or clumsy hose supports. "For the last 2 weekends I used the Sani-Con, it pumped slightly uphill 170' away and didn't have any problems," said Rick Ruble, a satisfied customer.

Sani-Con features a long-lasting discharge hose that stretches up to 21', then retracts more than 80% to a convenient 7' to save storage space. At the end of the hose is an easy-to-use threaded nozzle designed to fit securely into a variety of dump station inlets, keeping users clean and eliminating the need for additional adapters.

The nozzle has a screw-on cap to keep the entire operation easy and clean. The cap prevents drips and spills during storage, making the unit more sanitary and less odorous than traditional sewer hoses. Thetford's Sani-Con System is available in both permanently installed and portable models.

While it's important to maintain an RV's exterior, it's also important to prepare the interior for the season ahead. With people spending a majority of time inside the rig, all areas should be clean and ready for use. Here are some tips and product suggestions from Thetford to make sure the inside sparkles just as much as the outside.

First, owners should sanitize the fresh water tank. As defined by the EPA, a sanitizer must kill 99.99% of bacteria in 60 seconds. "Fresh water tanks can be a breeding ground for bacteria," said Mary Burrows, Thetford's manager of chemical development. "To stop the bacteria from growing, the tank needs to be sanitized."

While bleach can do the job, the taste and odor can be extremely difficult to remove. Thetford's Fresh Water Tank Sanitizer sanitizes interior, hard, non-porous surfaces of water holding tanks without the lingering smell or taste of bleach. The non-corrosive formula sanitizes the plumbing lines as well as the inner walls of the fresh water tank. Owners first clean the tank with the provided detergent and rinse. Then, they simply finish with the sanitizer and the area is sanitized.

Then, it's time to move to the kitchen and bathroom. Aqua-Clean is a safe and powerful product that easily cleans countertops, sinks, showers, tubs, toilets and practically anything else. It removes soap scum, iron stains and hard water deposits for sparkling results without damaging seals or scratching surfaces.

This spring and summer RVers can upgrade their RV bathroom with a new, best-in-class Thetford permanent toilet and receive a special $35 manufacturer rebate.

Toilets purchased between March 1-Aug. 31 are rebate eligible. Models included in the promotion are: Aria Classic or Deluxe II, Aqua-Magic V (hand and foot flush), Aqua-Magic Style II or Style Plus, and Bravura.

Rebate coupons are available at select retail outlets and can be downloaded from the Thetford website.

The Community Dental Foundation in Arizona provides mobile dental services to underserved children without insurance. With more children in need daily, Community Dental has added another mobile clinic with three operatory rooms – and Thetford Corporation and Norcold, Inc. recently donated two AC/DC DE-0051 refrigerators and a Porta Potti 365 portable toilet for the new mobile clinic.

"Many families don't have transportation or can't take time off from work to take their child to the dentist," said Carsten Loelke, Community Dental chairman and CEO, "so our foundation takes dental service directly to them. Our state-of-the-art dental clinic provides everything from preventive work, such as cleaning, sealants and dental exams to restorative work, like fillings and stainless-steel crowns."

Loelke said that Thetford's expertise in mobile refrigeration and sanitation made them the only choice for Community Dental. "Arizona weather is very hot, so our mobile clinic needs refrigerators to store anesthesia and dental supplies that require certain temperatures," he said. "Sometimes, we are on-site for over 12 hours, so a portable toilet can be essential."

"Thetford and Norcold are reputable companies with quality products for mobile use. We know they are a big supporter of the community," Loelke added, "and we are very grateful to Thetford for supplying these products."

Kevin Phillips, vice president of Thetford Corporation, said, "Community Dental's volunteer service to children without insurance is generous and fulfills a real need. We are glad to be able to help them with their mission with this donation of our products."

With 2.7 cu. ft. of storage space, the Norcold DE-0051 AC/DC refrigerator offers big capacity in a compact size. It features an integrated self-ventilation system for easy installation and two door bins for storage. The Porta Potti 365 is durable and easy to use and clean. It has a removable seat and cover and a locking lid.

Showcasing the most distinctive cooktop on the market, Forest River's Lexington Class C Motorhome will be fitted with a Spinflo Top Line Euro model for this year's Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) show. Held November 30 to December 2 in Louisville, Kentucky, RV owners and industry associates can see the Lexington's newest option at the Forest River display.

The Spinflo Top Line Euro Series is a recessed two-burner cooktop with glass lid. Providing an upscale feel, look and functionality, it mounts flush with the countertop for a clean, streamlined kitchen appearance. It also features a solid, no-rattle design. Sealed-cast, not pressed, metal burners offer improved durability and cleaning.