Winnebago Industries, the largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles in America, is Winnebago Industries. It also makes boats, fifth-wheels, and other towable items. It is present in Texas, Iowa, Minnesota, Indiana and Indiana. It produces products for the Winnebago-Newmar, Grand Design and Chris-Craft brands. Winnebago is a publicly traded company that trades on the New York Stock Exchange. It was founded in Forest City (Iowa) in 1958.
Winnebago Industries manufactures a range of motor homes and fifth wheels as well as pontoons and a wide variety of outdoor lifestyle products. The company employs 2,850 workers in four facilities in Iowa and Minnesota.
Winnebago Industries began manufacturing RVs in the early 1960s, when the company was founded in the small town of Forest City, Iowa. Five Midwesterners formed the company. To produce its products, the company uses auto-style assembly lines. The company has a network independent authorized dealers.
Winnebago RVs are comfortable living spaces. Their vans are equipped with solar panels, all wheel drive, and bump outs to provide extra sleeping space. Winnebago RVs cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Its durability and quality have been the key to Winnebago's success.
Winnebago Industries strives to be ahead of the curve in technological advances. The Advanced Technology Innovation Center, which will house Winnebago Industries, will be used to incubate and prototyping new technologies and products. The company's goal, according to the website, is to create and evaluate industry-changing product ideas, then to apply those products to its existing products.
Winnebago has increased its offering in the recreational vehicle segment in recent years. The company purchased SunnyBrook RV in 2010 and opened a Waverly, Iowa production plant. The company expanded its marine business presence with the 2018 acquisition Chris-Craft. It now offers a line of self-propelled mobile dwellings, gas and diesel powered boats, and pontoons.
Winnebago has a reputation for reliable vehicles and great customer service. Winnebago dealers can arrange appointments for customers or they can shop at local stores. The company also offers an opt-out option on its mailing lists.
The company's 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report highlights the company's achievements in many areas of social responsibility and environmental responsibility. It provides baseline data to support company's pledge to zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. It also details the company's investments and practices in diversity, sustainability, corporate governance, and corporate governance.
Winnebago is a member of Make-A-Wish and is a partner with RV Retailer. In November, Winnebago donated $500,000 to North Iowa Area Community College's new career center. Its gift shop closes during holidays. It also partners up with the Winnebago-Itasca Travelers Club.
Winnebago Industries' headquarters in Forest City, Iowa, are a few miles from Waldorf College, Pammel RV Park, and Pilot Knob State Park. The company's 200-acre farm includes a sawmill as well as a plastics facility. There are also main assembly areas. There is also a design and sewing department. Winnebago is also known for its decorative striping.