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Pilgrim International, Inc., First RV Manufacturer to Offer 5-Year Warranty

   Pilgrim International's CosmoLite Composite laminated floor (PRNewsFoto/Pilgrim International, Inc.)

MIDDLEBURY, IN UNITED STATES
   Actual Wood Floor of 2 Year Old Trailer. (PRNewsFoto/Pilgrim International, Inc.)

MIDDLEBURY, IN UNITED STATES
Manufacturer Appeals to Consumer Trending/Consumers Want Better Quality and
                              Pilgrim Answers

    MIDDLEBURY, Ind., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim International, Inc. is
pleased to offer the RV Industry's first 5-Year Warranty on all flooring
systems utilizing the CosmoLite composite substrate.

    (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080501/CLTH146-a )

    (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080501/CLTH146-b )

    "Traditionally, water has been the culprit in the deterioration of most
RV floors," stated Dave Hoefer, Co-founder and Chairman of Pilgrim
International. "Even a small amount of moisture resting on the floor of a
traditional camper can result in a soft spot, and ultimately lead to
instability. The multi- million dollar investment in new materials and
technology has paved the path to the 5-Year warranty; this is a clear and
decisive indication that we have a commitment to the future of the RV
industry. We stand behind our product and we are very proud to be the first
and only RV manufacturer in the world that can offer such guarantees to the
end-consumer."

    Pilgrim began manufacturing floors utilizing the new CosmoLite
composite substrates in October of last year. It has since been featured in
many articles and publications, from transportation and travel magazines to
environmental white papers.

    "The very nature of the composite material makes it impervious to rot,
mildew and mold," commented Doug Lantz, Vice President of Product
Development. "It was really a by-product of our quest to use stronger,
lighter materials." CosmoLite is also a formaldehyde-free product with no
out-gassing of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), and is completely
recyclable.

    The CosmoLite Composite material is three times stronger than the
traditional wood substrates it replaces. These factors result in the
ability to offer a warranty that reflects the strength and durability of
the materials now utilized.

    "The floors are really just the first step in the process to
manufacture a travel trailer that replaces wood in all six sides and
becomes the first Green eco-friendly trailer," commented Hoefer. "It is
part of our original vision of continuous improvement to remain the
forerunner in product innovation that will revolutionize the recreational
vehicle industry."

    About Pilgrim International, Inc.

    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 November
2007, Pilgrim introduced the first all-composite travel trailer using the
new CosmoLite thermoplastic fiber-reinforced composite. For more
information, visit http://www.pilgrimintl.com



SOURCE Pilgrim International, Inc.




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    NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080501/CLTH146-a
    http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080501/CLTH146-b
    AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org
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    CONTACT:
    Jerry Sell of Pilgrim International, Inc.,
    +1-574-825-8686