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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Year End Commission File Number
December 31, 1999 0-13646

DREW INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware 13-3250533
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)

200 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, N.Y. 10601
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's Telephone Number including Area Code: (914) 428-9098
Securities Registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities Registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock
(Title of Class)

Check mark indicates whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes |X| No |_|

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. |X|

Aggregate market value of voting stock (Common Stock, $.01 par value) held by
non-affiliates of Registrant (computed by reference to the closing price as of
March 10, 2000) was $56,890,795.

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's Common Stock, as of the
latest practicable date (March 10, 2000) was 11,105,854 shares of Common Stock.

Documents Incorporated by Reference

Annual Report to Stockholders for year ended December 31, 1999 is incorporated
by reference into Items 6, 7 and 8 of Part II.

Proxy Statement with respect to Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May
17, 1999 is incorporated by reference into Part III.

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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS AND RISK FACTORS

This Form 10-K contains certain statements, including the Company's plans
regarding its operating strategy, its products and performance and its views of
industry prospects, which could be construed to be forward looking statements
within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements
reflect the Company's current views with respect to future plans, events and
financial performance. The Company has identified certain risk factors which
could cause actual plans and results to differ substantially from those included
in the forward looking statements. These factors include pricing pressures due
to competition, raw material costs (particularly aluminum, steel, vinyl and
glass), adverse weather conditions impacting retail sales, inventory adjustments
by retailers, availability and costs of labor, and interest rates. In addition,
general economic conditions may affect the retail sale of manufactured homes and
RV's.

Item 1. BUSINESS

Introduction

Drew Industries Incorporated ("Drew" or the "Company") has two reportable
operating segments, the manufactured housing products segment (the "MH Segment")
and the recreational vehicle products segment (the "RV Segment"). Drew's
wholly-owned subsidiaries Kinro, Inc. ("Kinro") and Lippert Components, Inc.
("Lippert") have operations in both the MH Segment and the RV Segment, while
Lippert Tire & Axle, Inc. ("Lippert T&A") (formerly known as Shoals Supply,
Inc.) and Coil Clip, Inc. ("Coil Clip") operate entirely within the MH Segment.

Kinro manufactures and markets aluminum and vinyl windows for manufactured
homes, and aluminum windows and doors for recreational vehicles. Lippert
manufactures and markets steel chassis and steel chassis parts and galvanized
roofing for manufactured homes, and manufactures and markets steel chassis and
steel chassis parts for recreational vehicles. Lippert T&A manufactures and
markets new axles, and distributes refurbished axles and new and refurbished
tires, for manufactured homes. Coil Clip produces coil steel and sheet steel
components, certain of which are supplied to Lippert. Several of the Company's
customers produce both manufactured homes and recreational vehicles, and the
Company supplies products having similar characteristics for use in both these
lines of business.

Since 1980, the Company has acquired ten manufacturers of products for
both manufactured homes and recreational vehicles, expanded its geographic
market and product lines, added manufacturing facilities, integrated
manufacturing, distribution and administrative functions, and developed new and
innovative products. As a result, the Company currently operates 39
manufacturing facilities in 18 states, and achieved consolidated sales of $324
million for 1999.

The Company was incorporated under the laws of Delaware on March 20, 1984,
and is the successor to Drew National Corporation, which was incorporated under
the laws of Delaware in 1962. The Company's principal executive and
administrative offices are located at 200 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, New
York 10601; telephone number (914) 428-9098. The Common Stock of the Company is
traded on the American Stock Exchange (symbol: DW).

Manufactured Housing Products Segment

The Company's subsidiaries in the MH Segment manufacture and market a
number of components for manufactured homes, including aluminum and vinyl
windows and screens, steel chassis and steel chassis parts, galvanized roofing,
and new axles, and the Company distributes refurbished axles and new and
refurbished tires.

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The MH Segment represents approximately 76% of the Company's consolidated sales.
The MH Segment also supplies related products to other industries, representing
less than 5% of sales of this segment.

Raw materials used by the Company's MH Segment, consisting of extruded
aluminum and vinyl, glass, various adhesive and insulating components, and
fabricated steel (coil, sheet, galvanized and I-beam), are available from a
number of sources. Used axles and tires, which are refurbished by the Company,
are purchased from dealers of manufactured homes and independent agents, and
their availability is subject to competitive pricing. The Company maintains an
aluminum hedging program under which it purchases future contracts on the London
Metal Exchange to hedge the prices of a portion of its anticipated requirements.

Operations of the Company's MH Segment consist primarily of fabricating,
welding, painting and assembling components into finished products, and
refurbishing used axles and tires. The Company's MH Segment operations are
conducted at 28 manufacturing and warehouse facilities throughout the United
States, strategically located in proximity to the customers they serve. Three of
these facilities also conduct operations in the Company's RV Segment. See Item
2. "Properties."

The Company's manufactured housing products are sold by 16 sales personnel
working exclusively for the Company to major builders of manufactured homes such
as Champion Enterprises, Clayton Homes, Oakwood Homes, Fleetwood Enterprises,
and Skyline.

The Company's MH Segment competes on the basis of price, customer service,
product quality, and reliability. Although definitive information is not readily
available, the Company believes that the three leading suppliers of windows for
manufactured homes are the Company, Philips Industries and Care-Free Windows,
and that the Company's market share for windows and screens is approximately
40%. The Company's manufactured homes chassis and chassis parts operations
compete with several other manufactures of chassis and chassis parts, as well as
with certain builders of manufactured homes which produce their own chassis and
chassis parts. Although definitive information is not readily available, the
Company believes that its market share for chassis and chassis parts for
manufactured homes is approximately 15%.

The market for refurbished axles and tires is highly fragmented, has low
entry barriers, and is therefore highly competitive. During 1998, several new
suppliers of refurbished axles and tires entered the market. As a result of
these competitive pressures, during the last quarter of 1998 and throughout
1999, the Company's profit margins for its axles and tires product line declined
significantly. Although definitive information is not readily available, the
Company believes that its market share for refurbished and new axles and tires
is approximately 25%. In September 1999, the Company transferred management of
the tire and axle business from Kinro to Lippert because the business is more
closely related to the business of Lippert.

Recreational Vehicles Products Segment

Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, the Company manufactures and
markets a number of components for recreational vehicles, including aluminum and
vinyl windows and screens, a variety of doors, steel chassis and steel chassis
parts. The RV Segment represents approximately 24% of the Company's consolidated
sales.

Raw materials used by the Company's RV Segment, consisting of extruded
aluminum and vinyl, glass, various adhesive and insulating components, and
fabricated steel (coil, sheet and I-beam), are available from a number of
sources. The Company maintains an aluminum hedging program under which it
purchases future contracts on the London Metal Exchange to hedge the prices of a
portion of its anticipated requirements.

Operations of the Company's RV Segment consist primarily of fabricating,
welding, painting and assembling components into finished products, and
tempering glass for its own use and for sale to other window manufacturers.


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The Company's RV Segment operations are conducted at 14 manufacturing and
warehouse facilities throughout the United States, strategically located in
proximity to the customers they serve. Four of these facilities also conduct
operations in the Company's MH Segment. See Item 2. "Properties."

The Company's recreational vehicles products are sold by 5 sales personnel
working exclusively for the Company to major manufacturers of recreational
vehicles such as Fleetwood Enterprises, Thor Industries, Skyline and Keystone.

The Company's RV Segment operations compete on the basis of price,
customer service, product quality, and reliability. Although definitive
information is not readily available, the Company believes that there are
approximately 10 significant suppliers of windows and doors for recreational
vehicles, several of which are substantially larger than the Company. The
Company's recreational vehicles chassis and chassis parts operations compete
with several other manufactures of chassis and chassis parts, as well as with
certain manufacturers of recreational vehicles which produce their own chassis
and chassis parts. The Company's operation as a supplier of chassis and chassis
parts for recreational vehicles had only a small market share in 1997, but the
Company's market share has been increasing substantially. Although definitive
information is not readily available, the Company believes that its market share
for chassis and chassis parts for recreational vehicles is currently 15%.

Regulatory Matters

Windows produced by the Company for manufactured homes must comply with
performance and construction regulations promulgated by the United States
Housing and Urban Development Authority ("HUD") and by the American
Architectural Manufacturers Association relating to air and water infiltration,
thermal performance, emergency exit conformance, and hurricane resistance.
Windows and doors produced by the Company for the recreational vehicle industry
are regulated by The United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway
Administration ("DOT"), National Fire and Protection Agency, and the National
Electric Code governing safety glass performance, egressability, door hinge and
lock systems, egress window retention hardware, and baggage door ventilation.

Manufactured homes are built on steel chassis which are fitted with axles
and tires sufficient in number to support the weight of the home and are
transported by producers to dealers via roadway. When the home is installed at
the site, the axles and tires are usually repurchased from the homeowner and
removed by the dealer or installer. Regulations promulgated by HUD require the
axles to be inspected after each use and refurbished or, if necessary, replaced.
The Company purchases from dealers and independent agents, and repairs and
refurbishes, used axles and tires, and markets the refurbished axles and tires
to producers of manufactured homes.

In accordance with regulations promulgated by HUD, refurbished axle
assemblies distributed by the Company are refurbished in accordance with a
detailed Quality Control Program formulated by an independent inspection agency.
Compliance with the Quality Control Program is monitored by the inspection
agency on a monthly basis. All expenses of formulating the program, inspection,
and monitoring are paid for by the Company. In addition, new and refurbished
tires distributed by the Company are subject to regulations promulgated by DOT
and by HUD relating to weight tolerance, maximum speed, size, and components.

The Company's operations are also subject to certain federal, state and
local regulatory requirements relating to the use, storage, discharge and
disposal of hazardous chemicals used during their manufacturing processes.

The Company believes that it is currently operating in compliance with
applicable laws and regulations, and does not believe that the expense of
compliance with these laws and regulations, as currently in effect, will have a
material effect on the Company's capital expenditures, earnings or competitive
position.


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Employees

The approximate number of persons employed full-time by the Company and
its subsidiaries at December 31, 1999 was 2,521. The Company and its
subsidiaries believe that relations with its employees are good.

Other

In connection with the spin-off by the Company of Leslie Building
Products, Inc. ("Leslie Building Products"), now known as "LBP, Inc." ("LBP"),
and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Leslie-Locke, Inc. ("Leslie- Locke"), now known
as Prime Acquisition Corp. ("Prime"), which was effective on July 29, 1994, the
Company and LBP entered into a Shared Services Agreement. Pursuant to the Shared
Services Agreement, the Company and LBP agreed to share certain administrative
functions and employee services, such as management overview and planning, tax
preparation, financial reporting, coordination of independent audit, stockholder
relations, and regulatory matters. The Company is reimbursed by LBP for such
services. For 1999, the Company charged LBP approximately $144,000 for such
services. The Shared Services Agreement expires December 31, 2000, and is
cancellable by LBP on 60 days' notice.

Item 2. PROPERTIES

The Company's manufacturing is conducted at buildings that are used for
both manufacturing and warehousing. In addition, the Company maintains
administrative facilities used for corporate and administrative functions. The
following is a chart identifying the Company's properties:

City State Square Feet Owned Leased
---- ----- ----------- ----- ------

MH PRODUCTS SEGMENT

Bear Creek Alabama 150,000 x
Birmingham Alabama 36,000 x
Boaz Alabama 86,600 x
Double Springs Alabama 62,500 x
Phil Campbell Alabama 53,200 x
Ocala Florida 47,100 x
Thomasville Georgia 70,000 x
Fitzgerald * Georgia 55,300 x
Nampa Idaho 39,500 x
Garret Indiana 21,600 x
Goshen Indiana 100,000 x
Goshen Indiana 58,000 x
Goshen Indiana 68,000 x
Bristol Indiana 57,500 x
Arkansas City Kansas 7,800 x
Bossier City Louisiana 11,400 x
Whitehall New York 12,700 x
Harrisburg North Carolina 57,900 x
Liberty North Carolina 47,000 x
Rockwell North Carolina 14,000 x
Sugarcreek Ohio 14,500 x


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City                   State          Square Feet     Owned    Leased
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MH PRODUCTS SEGMENT (Continued)

Mc Adoo* Pennsylvania 25,100 x
Dayton Tennessee 100,000 x
Maynardville Tennessee 20,000 x
Mansfield Texas 61,500 x
Alvarado* Texas 49,700 x
Waco Texas 23,000 x
Lancaster Wisconsin 12,300 x
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1,362,200
=========

* These plants also produce recreational vehicle products.

City State Square Feet Owned Leased
---- ----- ----------- ----- ------

RV PRODUCTS SEGMENT

Fontana California 108,700 x
Fitzgerald * Georgia 23,700 x
Goshen Indiana 50,500 x
Elkhart Indiana 36,600 x
Goshen Indiana 98,000 x
Crawfordsville Indiana 17,800 x
Goshen Indiana 53,000 x
Omaha Nebraska 13,000 x
Edgerton Ohio 12,000 x
Pendleton Oregon 56,800 x
Mc Adoo * Pennsylvania 8,400 x
Alvarado * Texas 21,300 x
Longview Texas 58,900 x
Berkley Springs West Virginia 38,600 x
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597,300
========

* These plants also produce products for manufactured homes.

ADMINISTRATIVE

Alma Michigan 10,800 x
Naples Florida 4,500 x
Arlington Texas 9,400 x
White Plains New York 2,800 x
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27,500
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Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is not a party to any legal proceedings which, in the opinion
of Management, could have a material adverse effect on the Company or its
consolidated financial position.

See Note 10 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements with respect to
certain product liability claims pending against White Metal Rolling and
Stamping Corp. ("White Metal"), a subsidiary of Prime, arising in connection
with the ladder manufacturing business formerly conducted by White Metal.
Although the Company was named as a defendant in certain actions commenced in
connection with these claims, the Company has not been held responsible, and the
Company disclaims any liability for the obligations of White Metal.

See Note 10 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements with respect to
the filing by White Metal, on September 30, 1994, of a voluntary petition
seeking liquidation under the provisions of chapter 7 of the United States
Bankruptcy Code. At the time the chapter 7 petition was filed, the liabilities
of White Metal were primarily product liability claims, and related costs,
resulting from its discontinued ladder manufacturing business.

On May 7, 1996, the Company and its subsidiary, Kinro, and LBP and its
subsidiary, Prime, were served with a summons and complaint in an adversary
proceeding commenced by the chapter 7 trustee of White Metal (the "Adversary
Proceeding"). The complaint sought damages in the aggregate amount of $10.6
million plus attorneys fees, of which approximately $7.5 million of tax-related
claims was sought, jointly and severally, from the Company, Kinro, LBP, and
Prime. On July 14, 1998, the Bankruptcy Court granted defendants' motion to
dismiss the trustee's tax-related claims. Other than the dismissed tax-related
claims, the trustee alleged that White Metal made certain payments to the
defendants which were preferential and recoverable by White Metal, in the
approximate amount of $3.1 million, of which $900,000 was sought from the
Company. Pursuant to a Consent Order Settling and Compromising Claims, dated
January 27, 2000 (the "Settlement"), by and among the trustee, on behalf of
White Metal, and the Company, LBP, Prime, Kinro and Sears Roebuck & Co., Inc.
("Sears"), White Metal's largest creditor, the parties agreed to settle the
Adversary Proceeding in consideration for payment by the defendants to White
Metal's estate in the aggregate amount of $672,000, of which $186,500 was paid
by the Company. The defendants, the trustee and Sears agreed to release each
other, and their respective affiliates, and the trustee agreed not to appeal the
Bankruptcy Court's dismissal of the tax-related claims. In connection with the
Settlement, the Adversary Proceeding was terminated.

Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None.


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DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

The following tables set forth certain information with respect to the
Directors and Executive Officers of the Company as of December 31, 1999.

Name Position
---- --------

Leigh J. Abrams President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Age 57) of the Company since March 1984.

Edward W. Rose, III Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company
(Age 58) since March 1984.

David L. Webster Director of the Company since March 1984.
(Age 64)

L. Douglas Lippert Director of the Company since November 1997.
(Age 52)

James F. Gero Director of the Company since May 1992.
(Age 54)

Gene H. Bishop Director of the Company since June 1995.
(Age 70)

Fredric M. Zinn Chief Financial Officer of the Company since
(Age 48) January 1986.

Harvey J. Kaplan Secretary and Treasurer of the Company since
(Age 65) March 1984.

LEIGH J. ABRAMS has also been President, Chief Executive Officer and a
Director of LBP since July 1994.

EDWARD W. ROSE, III, for more than the past five years, has been President
and principal stockholder of Cardinal Investment Company, Inc., an investment
firm. Mr. Rose also serves as a director of the following public companies:
Osprey Holding, Inc., previously engaged in selling computer software for
hospitals; Liberte Investors, Inc., engaged in real estate loans and
investments; and ACE Cash Express, Inc., engaged in check cashing services.
Since July 1994, Mr. Rose has also been Chairman of the Board of LBP.

DAVID L. WEBSTER, since November 1980, has been President and Chief
Executive Officer of Kinro, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company, and Chairman of
Kinro, Inc. since November 1984.

L. DOUGLAS LIPPERT, since October 1997, has been President and Chief
Executive Officer of Lippert Components, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company, and
President of the predecessor of Lippert Components, Inc. since 1978. Mr. Lippert
has also been President of Coil Clip, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company, since
its acquisition in December 1998 and President of Lippert T&A (formerly Shoals
Supply, Inc.) a subsidiary of the Company, since September 1999.


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JAMES F. GERO, since March 1992, has been Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of Sierra Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of defense systems
technologies, and a director of certain of its affiliates. From July 1987 to
October 1989, Mr. Gero was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Varo, Inc., a
manufacturer of defense electronics, and from 1985 to 1987, Mr. Gero was
President and Chief Executive Officer of Varo, Inc. Mr. Gero also serves as a
director of the following public company: Orthofix International, N.V., an
international supplier of orthopedic devices for bone fixation and stimulation.
Since July 1994, Mr. Gero has also been a Director of LBP.

GENE H. BISHOP, from March 1975 until July 1990, was Chief Executive
Officer of MCorp, a bank holding company, and from October 1990 to November
1991, was Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of Lomas Financial
Corporation, a financial services company. From November 1991 until his
retirement in October 1994, Mr. Bishop served as Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of Life Partners Group, Inc., a life insurance holding company. Mr.
Bishop also serves as a director of the following publicly-owned companies:
Liberte Investors, Inc., engaged in real estate loans and investments; Southwest
Airlines Co., a regional airline; and Paymentech, Inc., a credit card payment
processor.

FREDRIC M. ZINN has also been Chief Financial Officer of LBP since July
1994. Mr. Zinn is a Certified Public Accountant.

HARVEY J. KAPLAN has also been Secretary and Treasurer of LBP since July
1994. Mr. Kaplan is a Certified Public Accountant.

Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the
Company's executive officers and directors, and persons who beneficially own
more than ten percent of the Company's equity securities, to file reports of
ownership and changes in ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission
and the American Stock Exchange. Officers, directors and greater than
ten-percent shareholders are required by SEC regulation to furnish the Company
with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.

Based on its review of the copies of such forms received by it, the
Company believes that during 1999 all such filing requirements applicable to its
officers and directors (the Company not being aware of any ten percent holder
during 1999 other than Edward W. Rose, III and L. Douglas Lippert, directors of
the Company, and FMR Corp.) were complied with.

PART II

Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Per Share Market Price Information

The Common Stock of the Company is traded on the American Stock
Exchange(R), under the symbol DW. On March 10, 2000, there were 2,103 holders of
record of the Common Stock. The Company estimates that 2,000 to 4,000 additional
stockholders own shares of its Common Stock held in the name of Cede & Co. and
other broker and nominee names.


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The table below sets forth, for the periods indicated, the range of high
and low closing prices per share for the Common Stock as reported by the
American Stock Exchange.

High Low
---- ---
Calendar 1999
Quarter ended March 31........ $12.75 $11.38
Quarter ended June 30......... $13.00 $11.25
Quarter ended September 30.... $12.19 $8.75
Quarter ended December 31..... $ 9.69 $8.44

High Low
---- ---
Calendar 1998
Quarter ended March 31........ $13.38 $11.75
Quarter ended June 30......... $15.13 $12.63
Quarter ended September 30.... $15.00 $11.50
Quarter ended December 31..... $12.88 $10.13

The closing price per share for the Common Stock on March 10, 2000, was
$7.50.

Dividend Information

The Company has not paid any cash dividends on its Common Stock. Future
dividend policy with respect to the Common Stock will be determined by the Board
of Directors of the Company in light of prevailing financial needs and earnings
of the Company and other relevant factors.

The Company's dividend policy is subject to certain restrictions contained
in its 6.95% Senior Notes and in financing agreements relating to its credit
facility.

Stock Repurchase

Pursuant to authorization of the Board of Directors, during 1999 the
Company repurchased 333,700 shares of its Common Stock at prices ranging from
$8.80 per share to $12.55 per share.

Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA, and Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS are incorporated by
reference to the Company's Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended
December 31, 1999.

Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company is exposed to market risk in the normal course of its
operations due to its purchases of certain commodities, and its investing and
financing activities.

Certain raw materials, particularly aluminum, vinyl, steel, glass and
tires are subject to price volatility. While effective hedges for most of these
raw materials are not available, the Company periodically purchases


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aluminum futures contracts to hedge the impact of future price fluctuations on a
portion of its aluminum raw material requirements. At December 31, 1999, the
Company had no futures contracts outstanding.

The Company is exposed to changes in interest rates primarily as a result
of its financing activities. At December 31, 1999, the Company had $46.3 million
of debt, all of which was fixed rate debt. Assuming a decrease of 100 basis
points in the interest rate for borrowings of a similar nature, which the
company becomes unable to capitalize on in the short-term as a result of the
structure of its fixed rate financing, future cash flows would be affected by
approximately $.5 million.

The Company also has a $25 million line of credit that is subject to a
variable interest rate. At December 31, 1999, none of this line of credit was
utilized.

In addition, the Company is exposed to changes in interest rates as a
result of temporary investments in government backed money market funds,
however, such investing activity is not material to the Company's financial
position, results of operations, or cash flow.

If the actual change in interest rates is substantially different than 100
basis points, the net impact of interest rate risk on the Company's cash flow
may be materially different than that disclosed above.

Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA, are incorporated by
reference to the Company's Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended
December 31, 1999.

Item 9. DISAGREEMENTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

Not applicable.

PART III

Part III of Form 10-K is incorporated by reference to the Company's Proxy
Statement with respect to its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May
17, 2000.

PART IV

Item 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES and REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) Documents Filed

(1) Financial Statements. The Consolidated Financial
Statements of the Company and its subsidiaries are
incorporated by reference to the Consolidated Financial
Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements in the Company's Annual Report to
Stockholders for the year ended December 31, 1999.

(2) Schedules. Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying
Accounts.


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(3)   Exhibits. See "List of Exhibits" at the end of this
report incorporated herein by reference.

(b) Reports on Form 8-K

On October 21, 1999, the Company filed a Current Report on
Form 8-K reporting the Company's stock repurchase program.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

DREW INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
Date: March 20, 2000

By: /s/ Leigh J. Abrams
--------------------------------------
Leigh J. Abrams, President

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, this
Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant and in the capacities and dates indicated.

Each person whose signature appears below hereby authorizes Leigh J.
Abrams and Harvey J. Kaplan, or either of them, to file one or more amendments
to the Annual Report on Form 10-K which amendments may make such changes in such
Report as either of them deems appropriate, and each such person hereby appoints
Leigh J. Abrams and Harvey J. Kaplan, or either of them, as attorneys-in-fact to
execute in the name and on behalf of each such person individually, and in each
capacity stated below, such amendments to such Report.

Date Signature Title
- ---- --------- -----

March 20, 2000 By: /s/ Leigh J. Abrams Director, President and
-------------------- Chief Executive Officer
(Leigh J. Abrams)


March 20, 2000 By: /s/ Harvey J. Kaplan Secretary and Treasurer
--------------------
(Harvey J. Kaplan)


March 20, 2000 By: /s/ Fredric M. Zinn Chief Financial Officer
--------------------
(Fredric M. Zinn)


March 20, 2000 By: /s/ John F. Cupak Controller
--------------------
(John F. Cupak)


March 20, 2000 By: /s/ Edward W. Rose III Director
----------------------
(Edward W. Rose, III)


March 20, 2000 By: /s/ David L. Webster Director
--------------------
(David L. Webster)


March 20, 2000 By: /s/ L. Douglas Lippert Director
----------------------
(L. Douglas Lippert)


March 20, 2000 By: /s/ James F. Gero Director
--------------------
(James F. Gero)


March 20, 2000 By: /s/ Gene H. Bishop Director
--------------------
(Gene H. Bishop)


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Report of Independent Auditors

The Board of Directors
Drew Industries Incorporated:

Under date of February 9, 2000, we reported on the consolidated balance sheets
of Drew Industries Incorporated and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1999 and
1998, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity,
and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31,
1999, as contained on pages 11 through 22 in the 1999 annual report to
stockholders. These consolidated financial statements and our report thereon are
incorporated by reference in the annual report on Form 10-K for the year 1999.
In connection with our audits of the aforementioned consolidated financial
statements, we also have audited the related financial statement schedule as
listed on Item 14. This financial statement schedule is the responsibility of
the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on this
financial statement schedule based on our audits.

In our opinion, such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation
to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents
fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

/s/ KPMG LLP


Stamford, Connecticut
February 9, 2000


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DREW INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(in thousands)

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COLUMN A COLUMN B COLUMN C COLUMN D COLUMN E
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Additions
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Balance At Charged To Charged To Balance At
Beginning Costs and Other End
Of Period Expenses Accounts Deductions Of Period
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999:
Allowance for doubtful accounts
receivable, trade $ 690 $(214) $(45)(b) $521

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998:
Allowance for doubtful accounts
receivable, trade $ 528 $ 266 $ 50(a) $154(b) $690
Reserve for liquidation losses -
disposal of businesses 9 (9)
Reserve for revaluation of loans 60 (60)
Reserve for notes receivable 436 (91) 345(c)

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997:
Allowance for doubtful accounts
receivable, trade $ 308 $ (10) $231(a) $ 1(b) $528
Reserve for liquidation losses -
disposal of businesses 9 9
Reserve for revaluation of loans 361 (301) 60
Reserve for notes receivable 498 (86) (24)(c) 436
</TABLE>

(a) Represents balance at date of acquisition of acquired companies.
(b) Represents accounts written-off net of recoveries.
(c) Represents write-off of uncollectible portion of notes, net of recoveries.


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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Sequentially
Number Description Numbered Page
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3. Articles of Incorporation and By-laws.

3.1 Drew Industries Incorporated Restated
Certificate of Incorporation.

3.2 Drew Industries Incorporated By-laws, as amended.

Exhibit 3.1 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit III to the Proxy
Statement-Prospectus constituting Part I of the Drew National Corporation and
Drew Industries Incorporated Registration Statement on Form S-14 (Registration
No. 2-94693).

Exhibit 3.2 is incorporated by reference to the Exhibit bearing the same
number included in the Annual Report of Drew Industries Incorporated on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1985.

10 Material Contracts.

10.27 Lease between Kinro, Inc. and Robert A. White and Larry B. White, dated
June 1, 1979, as amended.

10.39 Leases between Robert A. White, Larry B. White and Kinro, Inc. dated
July 25, 1983, as amended.

10.47 Registration Agreement among Drew Industries Incorporated and the
Leslie-Locke Shareholders dated August 28, 1985.

10.66 Employment Agreement by and between Kinro, Inc. and David L. Webster,
dated March 31, 1996.

10.100 Drew Industries Incorporated Stock Option Plan, as amended.

10.134 Letter, dated April 28, 1988, from Drew Industries Incorporated to
Leigh J. Abrams confirming compensation arrangement.

10.135 Description of split-dollar life insurance plan for certain executive
officers.

10.146 Form of Plan and Agreement of Distribution between Leslie Building
Products, Inc. and Drew Industries Incorporated dated July 29, 1994.

10.147 Form of Shared Services Agreement between Leslie Building Products,
Inc. and Drew Industries Incorporated dated July 29, 1994.

10.148 Form of Tax Matters Agreement between Leslie Building Products, Inc.
and Drew Industries Incorporated dated July 29, 1994.


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10.151   Asset Purchase Agreement, dated February 15, 1996, by and among Shoals
Supply, Inc., Lecil V. Thomas, and Drew Industries Incorporated.

10.155 Consulting and Non-Competition Agreement, dated February 15, 1996, by
and between Drew Industries Incorporated and Lecil V. Thomas.

10.156 Leases, dated February 15, 1996, between Thomas Family Partnership,
Ltd. and Shoals Acquisition Corp.

10.160 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated October 7, 1997, by and among Drew
Industries Incorporated, Lippert Acquisition Corp., Lippert Components,
Inc. and the shareholders of Lippert Components, Inc. named therein.

10.161 Registration Rights Agreement, dated October 7, 1997, by and among Drew
Industries Incorporated, Lippert Acquisition Corp., and certain
shareholders of Lippert Components, Inc. named therein.

10.162 Contingency Escrow Agreement, dated October 7, 1997 by and among Drew
Industries Incorporated, Lippert Acquisition Corp., The Chase Manhattan
Bank, and certain shareholders of Lippert Components, Inc. named
therein.

10.163 Indemnity Escrow Agreement, dated October 7, 1997, by and among Drew
Industries Incorporated, Lippert Acquisition Corp., The Chase Manhattan
Bank, and The L. Douglas Lippert Living Trust dated June 6, 1989.

10.164 Executive Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated October 7,
1997, by and between Lippert Components, Inc. and L. Douglas Lippert.

10.165 Note Purchase Agreement, dated January 28, 1998, by and among Kinro,
Inc, Lippert Components, Inc. and Shoals Supply, Inc. (collectively,
the "Note Co-Issuers") and Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association
of America, ING Investment Management, Inc. as agent for Midwestern
Life Insurance Company, Security Life of Denver Insurance Company,
Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa and USG Annuity & Life
Insurance Company (collectively, the "Note Purchasers").

10.166 6.95% Senior Notes due January 28, 2005 in the aggregate principal
amount of $40,000,000 issued by the Note Co-Issuers to the Note
Purchasers.

10.167 Pledge Agreements, dated January 28, 1998, by and between The Chase
Manhattan Bank, as trustee for the benefit of the Note Purchasers and,
separately, Registrant, Kinro, Inc., Shoals Supply, Inc., Kinro
Manufacturing.

10.168 Guarantee Agreement, dated January 28, 1998, by and among Registrant
and the Note Purchasers.

10.169 Subsidiary Guaranty, dated January 28 1998, by Kinro Holding Inc.,
Kinro Manufacturing, Inc., Shoals Holding, Inc., Kinro Texas Limited
Partnership, Kinro Tennessee Limited Partnership, Shoals Supply Texas
Limited Partnership and Shoals Supply Tennessee Limited Partnership
(collectively, the "Subsidiaries") in favor of the Note Purchasers.


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10.170   Collateralized Trust Agreement, dated January 28, 1998, by and among
the Note Co-Issuers and the Note Purchasers.

10.171 Subordination Agreement, dated January 28, 1998, by and among
Registrant, the Note Co-Issuers, Lippert Components, Inc., the
Subsidiaries, and the Note Purchasers.

10.172 $25,000,000 Revolving Credit Facility - Credit Agreement, dated January
28 1998, by and among Kinro, Inc., Shoals Supply, Inc. and Lippert
Components, Inc. (The "Borrowers") and The Chase Manhattan Bank
("Chase") and KeyBank National Association ("KeyBank") (together, the
"Lenders").

10.173 $15,000,000 Revolving Credit Note, dated January 28, 1998, made by the
Borrowers to Chase.

10.174 $10,000,000 Revolving Credit Note, dated January 28, 1998, made by the
Borrowers to KeyBank.

10.175 Company Guarantee Agreement, dated January 28, 1998, made by Registrant
to Chase, as agent for the Lenders.

10.176 Subsidiary Guarantee Agreement, dated January 28, 1998, made by each
direct and indirect subsidiary of Registrant (other than the Borrowers)
in favor of Chase, as agent for the Lenders.

10.177 Subordination Agreement, dated January 29, 1998, made by each direct
and indirect subsidiary of Registrant and Chase, as agent for the
Lenders.

10.178 Pledge and Security Agreement, dated January 28, 1998, made by
Registrant, the Borrowers, and certain indirect subsidiaries of
Registrant in favor of Chase, as collateral agent.

Exhibit 10.27 is incorporated by reference to the Exhibits bearing the
same number indicated on the Registration Statement of Drew National Corporation
on Form S-1 (Registration No. 2-72492).

Exhibit 10.39 is incorporated by reference to the Exhibit included in the
Annual Report of Drew National Corporation on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended August 31, 1983.

Exhibits 10.47 is incorporated by reference to the Exhibits included in
the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 6, 1985.

Exhibit 10.66 is incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996.

Exhibit 10.100 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the Proxy
Statement of the Company dated May 10, 1995.

Exhibit 10.134 is incorporated by reference to the Exhibit bearing the
same number included in the Company's Transition Report on Form 10-K for the
period September 1, 1992 to December 31, 1993.

Exhibit 10.135 is incorporated by reference to the Exhibit bearing the
same number included in the Company's Transition Report on Form 10-K for the
period September 1, 1992 to December 31, 1993.


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Exhibits 10.146-10.148 are incorporated by reference to the Exhibits
bearing numbers 10.1, 10.3 and 10.4, respectively, included in Post-Effective
amendment No. 1 on Form 10/A, dated August 30, 1994, to the Registration
Statement of Leslie Building Products, Inc. on Form 10 (Registration No.
0-24094).

Exhibits 10.151, 10.155 and 10.156 are incorporated by reference to the
Exhibits included in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 29,
1996.

Exhibits 10.160 - 10.164 are incorporated by reference to the Exhibits
included in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 16, 1997.

Exhibits 10.165 - 10.178 are incorporated by reference to the Exhibits
bearing the same numbers included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1997.

13. 1999 Annual Report to Stockholders.
Exhibit 13 is filed herewith. _______________

21. Subsidiaries
Exhibit 21 is filed herewith. _______________

23. Consent of Independent Auditors.
Exhibit 23 is filed herewith. _______________

24. Powers of Attorney.
Powers of Attorney of persons signing this Report are included as part of
this Report.


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