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Magical Moments From Our Past
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Wilbur J. Schult-Schult Homes
Pioneer manufacturer, instrumental in the founding of TCMA, builder of innovative two unit modular homes during World War II, nationally active housing industry promoter and showman who was responsible for much of the early industry growth.
Milo Miller-Sportsman
Identified as "The School Teacher of the Industry" he started many manufacturers, selling them as soon as they were profitable and starting another. Many company founders, presidents and executives got their start under his leadership. He developed early assembly line techniques.
The Beginnings-RV and M-H Industries
Oliver Platt, Milo Miller and Wilber Schult helped launch these new industries.
Trailer Business Goes International
By 1939, the trailer industry has spread to three continents and Wilbert Schult became the largest trailer manufacturer in the world.
Harold D. Platt-Platt Trailers, Platt RV Sales
Pioneer trailer manufacturer, founding member of TCMA, member of the committee for the first national show, built first concession trailer and first known unit with a full bath. Member of the War Production Board representing coach manufacturers, RV retailer active through his 90th year.
Modular Homes During World War II
Did modular homes help those that developed the A-bomb?
Elkhart, Indiana
How Elkhart became the Trailer Capital of the World.
National Defense and the Cold War
Hear how the Trailer Industry and Platt Homes played an important role during the Cold War during the 1950s.
How Skyline Corporation Began
Arthur J. Decio-Past President of MHMA, built his company from a small family organization to the largest home manufacturing company in the industry. A marketing pioneer responsible for many inroads to the acceptance of manufactured housing. Pioneered the regional production and marketing concept.
More Trailer Capital of the World
In the 1960's the industry had grown and began to emerge into two separate industries--recreation vehicles and homes--with more than 500 companies of suppliers and manufacturers in the Elkhart area.
