Winnebago Industries leads the U.S. market for recreational vehicles. It also manufactures boats, fifth wheels and towable products. It has a presence in Iowa, Minnesota, Indiana, and Texas. It makes products under the Winnebago (Newmar), Grand Design (Chris-Craft) brands. Winnebago, a publicly traded company, trades on New York Stock Exchange. Since 1958, it has been located in Forest City, Iowa.
Winnebago Industries produces a variety motor homes, fifth-wheels and pontoons as well as many 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 employs a network of independent authorized dealers.
Winnebago RVs allow for a more comfortable lifestyle. They have all-wheel drive and solar panels. Winnebago RVs can be hundreds of thousands of dollar. Its quality has been a key factor in Winnebago RV's popularity.
Winnebago Industries wants to keep up with 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 mission is to identify and develop industry-changing products and then evaluate them and add them to its product portfolio.
Winnebago recently expanded its product range in the recreational vehicle sector. In 2010, the company acquired the SunnyBrook RV brand and launched a new production facility in Waverly, Iowa. In 2018, the company acquired Chris-Craft, a new marine-related brand. It now offers self-propelled mobile dwellings, gasoline and diesel powered boats, as well as pontoons.
Winnebago is known worldwide for its reliability and outstanding customer service. 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 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report of the company outlines progress made in several areas. It provides baseline data to support company's pledge to zero greenhouse gas 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 towards the construction of a new career center at North Iowa Area Community College. Its gift shop is closed during holidays. It also partners 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 company's 200-acre factory includes a sawmill, plastics facility, and main assembly areas. There are also the design and sewing areas. Winnebago is also well-known for its decorative stripes.