Winnebago Industries is America's largest manufacturer of recreational cars. It is also a manufacturer and distributor of boats, fifth wheel, and towable goods. It has an office in Texas, Minnesota, Indiana, and Iowa. It makes products under the Winnebago (Newmar), Grand Design (Chris-Craft) brands. Winnebago, a publicly traded company, trades on New York Stock Exchange. It is headquartered in Forest City since 1958.
Winnebago Industries is a manufacturer of a variety o motor homes, fifth wheels, pontoons, and other outdoor lifestyle products. The company employs 2,850 people in four facilities in Iowa, Minnesota.
Winnebago Industries was founded in Forest City in Iowa in the early 1960s. It began making RVs. Five Midwesterners created the company. The company uses automotive-style assembly lines to manufacture its products. The company employs a network o independent authorized dealers.
Winnebago RVs provide a comfortable and enjoyable living environment. Their vans are equipped with solar panels, all wheel drive, and bump outs to provide extra sleeping space. Winnebago RVs are available in a range of prices, from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Its reliability and quality are a major factor in Winnebago's goodwill.
Winnebago Industries is committed to staying ahead of technological developments. The Advanced Technology Innovation Center at Winnebago Industries will focus on incubating, prototyping, testing and evaluating innovative products and technologies. The company's goal will be to discover industry-changing products, evaluate them and then apply them to its products.
Winnebago has increased its offering in the recreational vehicle segment in recent years. In 2010, the company bought SunnyBrook RV, and built a new Waverly, Iowa manufacturing facility. 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. Winnebago offers an opt out option to its mailing list.
The company's 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report outlines the company's progress in several areas of social and environmental responsibility. It features baseline data to support the company's commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. It also details the company's investments and practices in diversity, sustainability, corporate governance, and corporate governance.
Winnebago joins Make-A-Wish. He is also a partner at RV Retailer. In November, the company donated $500,000 towards the construction of a new career center at North Iowa Area Community College. It closes its gift shop during holidays. It also partners up 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. It also houses the design and sewing departments. Winnebago is also known for its decorative striping.