Winnebago Industries in the United States is the most prominent manufacturer of recreational vehicle. It is also a manufacturer and distributor of boats, fifth wheel, and towable goods. It is present in Texas, Iowa, Minnesota, Indiana and Indiana. It produces products under the Winnebago brand, Newmar brand, Grand Design brand, and Chris-Craft brand. Winnebago trades on New York Stock Exchange as a publicly traded company. Since 1958, the company has been headquartered at Forest City in Iowa.
Winnebago Industries manufactures a variety of motor homes, fifth wheels, and pontoons, as well as a wide array of outdoor lifestyle products. The company employs 2,850 workers in four facilities in Iowa and Minnesota.
Winnebago Industries began producing RVs in early 1960s. The company was established in Forest City (Iowa). The company was formed by five Midwesterners. It uses automobile-style assembly lines to produce its products. The company employs a network o independent authorized dealers.
Winnebago RVs allow for a more comfortable lifestyle. Their vans feature solar panels, all-wheel drive, and bump-outs for extra sleeping space. Winnebago RVs can be hundreds of thousands of dollar. Its reliability and quality are a major factor in Winnebago's goodwill.
Winnebago Industries wants to keep up with technological developments. The Advanced Technology Innovation Center of Winnebago will help incubate, prototype, and test innovative products. The company's goal is to find industry-changing products, develop and evaluate them, and apply them to its portfolio of products.
Winnebago's recreational vehicle offerings have expanded in recent years. In 2010, the company acquired the SunnyBrook RV brand and launched a new production facility in Waverly, Iowa. The company expanded its marine business presence with the 2018 acquisition Chris-Craft. It now offers self-propelled mobile homes, diesel and gas powered boats, and pontoons.
Winnebago is well-known for its reliable vehicles and excellent customer service. Winnebago customers can make appointments with its dealer network and shop in a local store to purchase products. Winnebago offers an opt out option to its mailing list.
The 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report of the company outlines progress made in several areas. It also contains baseline data to support its commitment to net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050. It also details the company's investments and practices in diversity, sustainability, corporate governance, and corporate governance.
Winnebago has been a member and partner of RV Retailer. In November, the company donated $500,000 to North Iowa Area Community College for a new career centre. Its gift shop closes during holidays. It partners with the Winnebago-Itasca Travelers Club.
Winnebago Industries Headquarters in Forest City (Iowa) are just a few miles away from Waldorf College's Pammel RV Park and Pilot Knob State Park. The 200-acre company's factory contains a sawmill, plastics manufacturing facility, and main assembly areas. It also houses the design and sewing departments. Winnebago is also known to be a leader in decorative striping.