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Berkshire Hathaway’s Forest River has announced that its Cardinal and Wildcat fifth-wheel RV lines have officially relocated to a new production facility in Wakarusa, Indiana. The move was celebrated last month with a luncheon and open house on Friday, Nov. 21, at the plant located at 200 Indiana 19, northeast of downtown.
According to Group General Manager Jason Hershberger, the new site offers much-needed room to support future growth. The Cardinal/Wildcat lines had outgrown their former Elkhart facility, and the Wakarusa location—just eight miles away—provides expanded production space across roughly 150 acres of Forest River property.
The facility, which previously sat vacant, required extensive preparation before production could begin. Despite the challenges, the transition was completed quickly. Production Plant Manager Keith Yoder said the entire operation was moved into the new building in just seven days.
With inventory underway and production that began ramping up after Thanksgiving, Forest River leaders expressed confidence that the new facility positions the Cardinal and Wildcat brands for long-term success as the RV market rebounds.
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