Winnebago Industries leads the U.S. market for recreational vehicles. It is also a manufacturer of boats, fifth wheels, and towable products. It has offices in Texas, Minnesota and Indiana. It produces products under the Winnebago brand, Newmar brand, Grand Design brand, and Chris-Craft brand. Winnebago, a publicly traded company, trades on New York Stock Exchange. It has been headquartered in Forest City, Iowa, since 1958.
Winnebago Industries manufactures a range of motor homes and fifth wheels as well as pontoons and a wide variety of outdoor lifestyle products. There are 285 employees at four locations in Iowa or Minnesota.
Winnebago Industries started manufacturing RVs in the 1960s when it was established in Forest City, Iowa. Five Midwesterners founded the company. It uses automobile-style assembly lines to produce its products. It has an extensive network of authorized dealers.
Winnebago RVs offer a comfortable living experience. Their vans are equipped with solar panels, all wheel drive, and bump outs to provide extra sleeping space. A Winnebago RV can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. The company's reputation has been built on its quality and durability.
Winnebago Industries seeks to stay on top of technological advances. The company's Advanced Technology Innovation Center will be geared towards incubating, prototyping, and testing innovative products and technologies. The company's vision is to develop and test innovative products that will change the industry and to then add them to their product line.
Winnebago recently expanded its product range in the recreational vehicle sector. The company purchased SunnyBrook RV in 2010 and opened a Waverly, Iowa production plant. In 2018, the company acquired Chris-Craft, a new marine-related brand. It now offers a line of self-propelled mobile dwellings, gas and diesel powered boats, and pontoons.
Winnebago's reliability vehicles and exceptional customer service are what make it so popular. Winnebago customers have the option to make appointments with their dealer network, or shop in a store close to them. The company offers an optout option for its mailing list.
The company's 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report highlights the company's achievements in many areas of social responsibility and environmental responsibility. It contains baseline data that supports the company's goal to have net-zero greenhouse gases emissions by 2050. It also outlines the company's investments in diversity, environmental sustainability, and corporate governance.
Winnebago, a member of Make-A-Wish, is a partner with RV Retailer. The company donates $500,000 to the new career center at North Iowa Area Community College in November. It closes its gift shop during holidays. It also partners the Winnebago-Itasca Travelers Club.
Winnebago Industries headquarters are located in Forest City, Iowa. They are just a few minutes from Waldorf College and Pammel RV Park. The 200-acre plant includes a sawmill, a plastics facility and main assembly areas. There is also a design and sewing department. Winnebago is also well-known for its decorative stripes.