Goshen, Ind. – Forest River Bus & Van, North America’s number one shuttle bus and van manufacturer, is pleased to announce the acquisition of L.A. West Coaches, a leader in lifestyle enhanced luxury coach design. This strategic acquisition aims to amplify the Forest River Bus & Van product portfolio, offering innovative custom vehicles and strengthening its position in the luxury transportation market.
L.A. West Coaches has established itself as a luxury design and innovation leader. With over three decades of experience serving a diverse clientele, the company has earned a reputation as an expert in crafting high-end custom coaches. As an exclusive Expert Upfitter for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter platform, L.A. West Coaches is known for creating highly sought-after custom vehicles.
“We are excited to welcome L.A. West Coaches to the Forest River family,” said Douglas Wright, Group General Manager of Forest River Bus & Van. “This partnership represents a shared commitment to excellence and innovation. L.A. West Coaches’ proven expertise and dedication to quality align with our values, and we look forward to collaborating to expand our product range.”
For L.A. West Coaches, this acquisition highlights a mutual dedication to innovation, quality, and industry leadership. “The ultimate compliment as a manufacturer is to be recognized by Forest River Bus & Van as a desirable addition to their portfolio of brands,” said L.A. West Coaches President and CEO Vern Kauffman. “Forest River has great respect for the technology we’ve built and taken to market, for our incredible team, and for our culture. The additional resources that Forest River Bus brings to L.A. West will further accelerate our growth and market penetration in the luxury transportation segment.”
About Forest River, Inc.
Founded in 1996 by Pete Liegl, Forest River, Inc. has evolved into North America’s largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles, cargo trailers, pontoon boats, buses, vans, and commercial vehicles. Its portfolio includes market share leaders in every category, and it is the country’s leading manufacturer of buses and vans for both the private and public sectors. Based in Elkhart, Indiana, Forest River employs 14,000+ employees in 100+ facilities in more than a half dozen states. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on customer satisfaction, Forest River is proud to be a Berkshire Hathaway company.
