Winnebago Industries is the leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles in the U.S. It also makes boats, fifth-wheels, and other towable items. It is also present in Texas and Minnesota. It manufactures products under the Winnebago and Grand Design brands. Winnebago, a publicly traded company, trades on New York Stock Exchange. Since 1958, the company has been headquartered at Forest City in Iowa.
Winnebago Industries manufactures a range of motor homes and fifth wheels as well as pontoons and a wide variety of outdoor lifestyle products. The company employs 2,850 workers in four facilities in Iowa and Minnesota.
Winnebago Industries began production of RVs during the 1960s. This was when the company was founded near Forest City, Iowa. Five Midwesterners started the company. The company manufactures its products using automotive-style assembly line technology. The company has a network independent authorized dealers.
Winnebago RVs allow for a more comfortable lifestyle. Their vans come with all-wheel-drive, solar panels, and bump-outs for more sleeping space. Winnebago RVs are available in a range of prices, from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Its durability and quality have been the key to Winnebago's success.
Winnebago Industries aims to stay ahead of the curve with its technological advancements. The Advanced Technology Innovation Center of Winnebago will help incubate, prototype, and test innovative products. The company's goal will be to discover industry-changing products, evaluate them and then apply them to its products.
Winnebago expanded its recreational vehicle product line in recent times. The company purchased SunnyBrook RV in 2010 and opened a Waverly, Iowa production plant. In 2018, the company acquired Chris-Craft, a new marine-related brand. It now offers self-propelled mobile homes, diesel and gas powered boats, and pontoons.
Winnebago's reliability vehicles and exceptional customer service are what make it so popular. Winnebago customers have the option to make appointments with their dealer network, or shop in a store close to them. The company offers an optout option for its mailing list.
The 2022 Corporate Responsibilities Report for the company highlights its progress in several areas. It provides baseline data to support company's pledge to zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. It also highlights the company's investments into diversity, sustainability and corporate governance.
Winnebago is a member of Make-A-Wish and is a partner with RV Retailer. In November, Winnebago donated $500,000 for the North Iowa Area Community College career center. The gift shop is closed on holidays. It also partners with 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 the design and sewing areas. Winnebago is also famous for its decorative striping.