Lippert Components to launch virtual showroom

Following news that all Erwin Hymer Group companies will not attend any 2020 motorhome, campervan or caravan shows across Europe, Lippert Components, which supplies a range of components for leisure vehicles manufacturers and related aftermarkets, has also confirmed it will not be attending any shows this year.

The decision also applies to Lippert’s newest acquisition, Polyplastic, the acrylic window supplier to the European caravan industry.

Michele Checcucci, CEO of RV Europe, and Jan Peter Veeneman, CEO of Polyplastic, said: “This was a very tough decision that LCI had to make, but in the end, it was a unanimous decision between our North American and European headquarters to forgo the rest of this year’s trade show events. We are putting the health of our team members first, and with the ongoing pandemic and all of its uncertainties, it simply doesn’t make sense to take unneeded health risks at this time.”

The team will instead build a virtual product showcase where online tours will be available through live, virtual presentations.

“We are excited to offer our customers the opportunity to connect with LCI whenever it is convenient for them,” said Checcucci. “The new virtual product showcase will allow our customers to see exciting new products at the exact point they become available; there is no need to wait for an annual show. The virtual showroom is something that we have always wanted to do, but now the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the issue. We are excited to service our customers in a whole new way.”