A change around of management at Knaus Tabbert next month will see an industry veteran with a long history with Adria take an even more prominent role at the German company.

The new appointment follows the recent news that Knaus is updating its VW Crafter-based Sky TI and Van TI Plus ranges for 2027.

Wim De Pundert, who was appointed chief executive at the end of 2024, is stepping down after the company’s AGM on 10 July and is expected to return to the supervisory board.

His replacement, Thomas Nickel, has been working as transformation manager at the company, which produces Knaus and Weinsberg caravans, motorhomes and campervans and T@B teardrop caravans, since March this year.

His appointment will be accompanied by the promotion of Matjaž Grm, who has been working as an external advisor since January last year, to the executive board. Mr Grm previously worked for many years for Adria.

Supervisory board chair Dr Esther Hackl said: “With the reorganisation of the management team, we are confidently sending a clear signal of stability, continuity and the consistent further development of Knaus Tabbert.”

The turnaround programme masterminded by De Pundert and Nickel appears at least initially to be bearing some fruit. First quarter results released in May show that despite a 15.7% drop in consolidated revenue compared with the same period last year, and an 8.3% fall in sales volumes to 5190 units, pre-tax profits actually rose by 83.6% to €15.6m.

Weinsberg has also announced it is updating the interior of its Fiat-based CaraCompact special edition for 2027.

In other recent industry news, Pilote has also shared its 2027 plans, which include a radical new look on the exterior of its A-class motorhomes. This includes a new front mask that is considerably more angular, with a more prominent bonnet.

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