Winnebago Industries is America's largest manufacturer of recreational cars. It also makes boats, fifth-wheels, and other towable items. It has an office in Texas, Minnesota, Indiana, and Iowa. It produces products for the Winnebago-Newmar, Grand Design and Chris-Craft brands. Winnebago trades on New York Stock Exchange as a publicly traded company. It was founded in Forest City (Iowa) in 1958.
Winnebago Industries produces a variety motor homes, fifth-wheels and pontoons as well as many outdoor lifestyle products. The company has 2,850 employees in four locations in Iowa and Minnesota.
Winnebago Industries began producing RVs in early 1960s. The company was established in Forest City (Iowa). Five Midwesterners created the company. It uses automobile-style assembly lines to produce its products. It also has a network 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 cost hundreds of millions of dollars. The company's reputation has been built on its quality and durability.
Winnebago Industries strives to be ahead of the curve in technological advances. The Advanced Technology Innovation Center of Winnebago will help incubate, prototype, and test innovative products. The company's goal, according to the website, is to create and evaluate industry-changing product ideas, then to apply those products to its existing products.
Winnebago expanded its recreational vehicle product line in recent times. 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 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. Winnebago offers an opt out option to its mailing list.
The company's 2022 Corporate Responsible Report details the company’s achievements in several areas related to 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 is an associate of Make-A-Wish as well as a partner in RV Retailer. In November, Winnebago donated $500,000 to North Iowa Area Community College's new career center. It closes its gift shop on holidays. It partners also 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 company's factory contains a sawmill, plastics manufacturing facility, and main assembly areas. There are also the design and sewing areas. Winnebago is also known for its decorative striping.