Winnebago Industries in the United States is the most prominent manufacturer of recreational vehicle. It also manufactures boats, fifth wheels and towable products. It has a presence in Iowa, Minnesota, Indiana, and Texas. 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. It is headquartered in Forest City since 1958.
Winnebago Industries produces a variety motor homes, fifth-wheels and pontoons as well as many 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 formed 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. 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, which will house Winnebago Industries, will be used to incubate and prototyping new technologies and products. The company's goal will be to discover industry-changing products, evaluate them and then apply them to its products.
Winnebago recently expanded its product range in the recreational vehicle sector. In 2010, Winnebago acquired SunnyBrook RV and established a Waverly production facility. In 2018, the company acquired Chris-Craft, a new marine-related brand. The company now has a range of self-propelled mobile dwellings and gas- and diesel-powered boats and pontoons.
Winnebago is known for its dependable vehicles and customer service. Customers can schedule appointments with Winnebago's dealer network or shop for products in a store near them. There is an option to opt out of the company's mailing lists.
The company's 2022 Corporate Responsible Report details the company’s achievements in several areas related to social and environmental responsibility. It includes baseline data to support the company’s commitment to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. It also highlights the company's investments into diversity, sustainability and corporate governance.
Winnebago has been a member and partner of RV Retailer. In November, the company donated $500,000 towards the construction of a new career center at North Iowa Area Community College. The gift shop is closed on holidays. It also partners the Winnebago-Itasca Travelers Club.
Winnebago Industries' headquarters in Forest City, Iowa, are a few miles from Waldorf College, 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 design and sewing departments. Winnebago is also known for its decorative striping.