Pilgrim International Announces Increase in RV Production

Environmentally-Conscious Manufacturer Boosts Local Economy, Provides Jobs

MIDDLEBURY, Ind., April 8, 2008 -- Pilgrim International, Inc. a leader in RV manufacturing and distribution, is pleased to announce an unprecedented increase in the production of its recreational vehicles. Despite the mounting concerns over oil prices and deteriorating economic markets, the company continues to thrive while many manufacturers are experiencing rapid revenue decline. The overwhelming demand for Pilgrim products has been a catalyst to increased employment opportunities at two of Pilgrim's facilities located in Northeast Indiana.

Pilgrim's RVs have been well-received by RV dealers throughout the continental United States and Canada, including General RV Center, one of the country's premier RV dealers.

"The new Pilgrim trailers have been very well received by our sales staff, service department and most importantly, our customers," commented Loren Baidas, VP of General RV Center. (http://www.generalrv.com/) "Pilgrim's new lightweight trailers have a luxurious look on the inside and outside. They also provide the customer with a quality, accessory rich, lightweight product they could not find before in the market place. Because of this, our Pilgrim sales here at General RV Center are up over 200%. Keeping up with the changing state of the market, and answering the evolving needs of its customers, Pilgrim is quickly becoming the leader in the RV industry."

Forty-five new dealers have partnered with Pilgrim International since Dec. 1st, bringing 160 total dealers to their network portfolio. These early indications for 2008 are testaments to the research and development team's customer centric approach at Pilgrim's Advanced Innovation Center.

"Pilgrim's production has increased by 55% since January of 2008. Retail and dealer procurement of the higher quality, light weight travel trailers, with the all composite floor system has forced us to raise production. We are ever so grateful for the 16% increase in employment opportunities it has created for our Northeast Indiana community," said Dave Hoefer, Sr., Chairman of Pilgrim International.

About Pilgrim International

Pilgrim International, Inc. manufactures high quality, mid-price range trailers and fifth wheel RVs. The company continues with its award winning design and innovation, building environmentally-conscious products utilizing state of the art thermoplastic composite materials. In October 2007, Pilgrim introduced the first line of composite travel trailers and fifth wheels, using the new CosmoLite thermoplastic fiber-reinforced composite. For more information, visit http://www.pilgrimintl.com/