Winnebago Industries is America's largest manufacturer of recreational cars. It also manufactures boats, fifth wheels and towable products. It has a presence in Iowa, Minnesota, Indiana, and Texas. It produces products under the Winnebago, Newmar, Grand Design, and Chris-Craft brands. Winnebago trades on New York Stock Exchange as a publicly traded company. It has been headquartered in Forest City, Iowa, 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 workers in four facilities in Iowa and Minnesota.
Winnebago Industries started manufacturing RVs in the 1960s when it was established in Forest City, Iowa. Five Midwesterners formed the company. It uses automobile-style assembly lines to produce its products. It employs a network of independent authorized dealers.
Winnebago RVs provide a comfortable and enjoyable living environment. The vans have solar panels and all-wheel drive. There are also bump-outs that allow for additional sleeping space. Winnebago RVs can be hundreds of thousands of dollar. The company's reputation has been built on its quality and durability.
Winnebago Industries seeks to stay on top of technological advances. The Advanced Technology Innovation Center at Winnebago Industries will focus on incubating, prototyping, testing and evaluating 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. In 2010, the company bought SunnyBrook RV, and built a new Waverly, Iowa manufacturing facility. The company's latest acquisition of Chris-Craft in 2018 expanded its presence in the marine industry. It now offers self-propelled mobile dwellings, gasoline and diesel powered boats, as well as pontoons.
Winnebago is well-known for its reliable vehicles and excellent customer service. 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 Responsibility Report outlines the company's progress in several areas of social and environmental responsibility. It also contains baseline data to support its commitment to net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050. It also lists the company’s investments on diversity, environmental sustainability, as well corporate governance.
Winnebago has been a member and partner of RV Retailer. In November, Winnebago donated $500,000 for the North Iowa Area Community College career center. It closes its gift shop on holidays. It partners 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.