Winnebago Industries, the largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles in America, is Winnebago Industries. It also makes boats, fifth-wheels, and other towable items. It has offices in Texas, Minnesota and Indiana. It manufactures products under the Winnebago and Grand Design brands. Winnebago trades on New York Stock Exchange as a publicly traded company. Since 1958, it has been located in Forest City, Iowa.
Winnebago Industries makes a variety of motorhomes, fifth wheels and pontoons. They also offer a wide range of outdoor lifestyle products. There are 2,850 employees at the company's four Iowa and Minnesota facilities.
Winnebago Industries began manufacturing RVs in the early 1960s, when the company was founded in the small town of Forest City, Iowa. Five Midwesterners created the company. It uses automobile-style assembly lines to produce its products. The company has a network independent authorized dealers.
Winnebago RVs offer a comfortable living experience. 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 strives to be ahead of the curve in technological advances. Winnebago Industries' Advanced Technology Innovation Center is geared towards developing, prototyping and testing new products and technologies. The company's mission is to identify and develop industry-changing products and then evaluate them and add them to its product portfolio.
Winnebago has expanded its offerings in the recreational vehicle market in recent years. The company purchased SunnyBrook RV in 2010 and opened a Waverly, Iowa production plant. The company's latest acquisition of Chris-Craft in 2018 expanded its presence in the marine industry. It now offers self-propelled mobile dwellings, gasoline and diesel powered boats, as well as pontoons.
Winnebago has a reputation for reliable vehicles and great customer service. Winnebago customers can make appointments with its dealer network and shop in a local store to purchase products. The company offers an optout option for its mailing list.
The 2022 Corporate Responsibilities Report for the company highlights its progress in several areas. It also contains baseline data to support its commitment to net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050. It also outlines the company's investments in diversity, environmental sustainability, and corporate governance.
Winnebago joins Make-A-Wish. He is also a partner at RV Retailer. In November, Winnebago donated $500,000 for the North Iowa Area Community College career center. It closes its gift shop on holidays. It also partners with the Winnebago-Itasca Travelers Club.
Winnebago Industries' headquarters, Forest City, Iowa is just a short drive from Waldorf College, Pammel RV Park and Pilot Knob State Park. The company's 200-acre factory includes a sawmill, plastics facility, and main assembly areas. There are also design and sewing departments. Winnebago is also known to be a leader in decorative striping.