Winnebago Industries leads the U.S. market for recreational vehicles. It also makes boats, fifth-wheels, and other towable items. It has offices in Texas, Minnesota 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. 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. 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 started the company. It uses automobile-style assembly lines to produce its products. It has an extensive network of 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. The company's reputation has been built on its quality and durability.
Winnebago Industries wants to keep up with technological developments. Winnebago Industries' Advanced Technology Innovation Center is geared towards developing, prototyping and testing new 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 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 expanded its marine business presence with the 2018 acquisition Chris-Craft. It now sells self-propelled mobile living units, boats powered by gas or diesel, and pontoons.
Winnebago's reliability vehicles and exceptional customer service are what make it so popular. Winnebago customers can make appointments with its dealer network and shop in a local store to purchase products. The company also offers an opt-out option on its mailing lists.
The company's 2022 Corporate Responsible Report details the company’s achievements in several areas related to social and environmental responsibility. It contains baseline data that supports the company's goal to have net-zero greenhouse gases emissions by 2050. It also details the company's investments and practices in diversity, sustainability, corporate governance, and corporate governance.
Winnebago, a member of Make-A-Wish, is a partner with RV Retailer. In November, the company donated $500,000 to North Iowa Area Community College for a new career centre. The gift shop is closed on holidays. It also partners up 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 plant includes a sawmill, a plastics facility and main assembly areas. There are also design and sewing departments. Winnebago is also well-known for its decorative stripes.