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Winnebago Industries Inc., (NYSE: WGO), is a manufacturer of motor homes, a type of recreational vehicle or RV, in the United States. It is based in Forest City, Iowa.

The company was founded by Forest City businessman John K. Hanson in February 1958. At the time, the town, located in Winnebago County, Iowa, was undergoing an economic downturn, so Hanson and a group of community leaders convinced a California firm, Modernistic Industries, to open a travel trailer factory in a bid to revive the local economy.[1]
Surviving a rough beginning, the entire operation was purchased by five Midwesterners, with Hanson serving as president. In 1960 the name of the company was changed to Winnebago Industries. To improve quality, Winnebago Industries manufactured furniture and other components designed specifically for its travel trailers. One such innovation was the "Thermo-Panel," which was a strong, lightweight sidewall that was a characteristic of Winnebago products.
In 1966 the first motor home rolled off the Winnebago Industries assembly lines.[2] These motor homes were sold at a price approximately half of what was being charged for competitors’ models, which led to its ubiquity and popularity in the RV community. The brand name has become synonymous with "motor home" and is commonly used as a genericized trademark for such vehicles, whether they were produced by the company or not.[citation needed]
Through the 70s and into the 80s model names were influenced by the Native American tribe of the same name and included the Brave, Chief Black Hawk, the Indian, the Chieftain, and the Warrior. Older Winnebago RVs are often recognizable by the painted "w" (also called the "flying W") on the side of the vehicle, with a stripe that connects the front and back of the camper.
In 1973, the company introduced a new model, the Minnie Winnie, built on the Dodge B-series van chassis. It was about 19-1/2 feet (5.9 m) long (despite the name, longer than the shortest contemporary Brave model). Longer models were added through the years. This model continued (using Chevrolet or Ford chassis after 1980) until the name was retired after the 2006 model year, when at 30 feet (9.1 m), it was not exactly "minnie" anymore. As gas prices went up over time, the company made smaller models available, such as the "Winnie Wagon", with a low profile and pop-top.

It takes many different things and at Winnebago Industries we have been doing what it takes to produce quality RVs since 1958. We plan to continue doing what it takes to make Winnebago Industries motor homes and towable products the best overall values in the marketplace for many years to come.

After several years of producing travel trailers, the first motor home rolled off the assembly line at Winnebago Industries in Forest City, Iowa, in 1966. It was a 19-foot model that had everything a family needed for cross-country adventure.

From the very beginning, Winnebago and Itasca motor homes have been built with innovations unique within the motor home industry.

That first motor home was built with the Thermo-Panel® system which provides strong, lightweight and well insulated backwalls and sidewalls. It’s a Winnebago Industries exclusive.

From the beginning Winnebago Industries also has manufactured many of the motor home components that others buy from outside suppliers. Most cabinets, furniture, holding tanks, plastic and aluminum components in Winnebago and Itasca motor homes are made right on site.

We design and manufacture components to meet our own rigorous specifications. This means higher quality at a lower price and better parts availability down the road.

Since the beginning, Winnebago and Itasca motor homes have been built on the most technologically advanced, automotive-style assembly lines anywhere in the motor home industry. This means higher quality at lower production costs per unit, which results in more real value for you . . . the motor home buyer.

And from the beginning Winnebago and Itasca motor homes have been built in the heartland of America at our plant in Forest City, Iowa, by some of the hardest working and most dedicated employees anywhere. And now Winnebago Industries has expanded its product offerings to include SunnyBrook and Winnebago towable products built in Middlebury, Indiana, in the heart of RV country with the same dynamic of hard working, dedicated employees who believe that quality is the top priority.

Many employees have been working at Winnebago Industries for more than 30 years. The average is approximately 16 years! Some of our workers are following in the footsteps of parents and grandparents.

Speaking of our factory in Forest City, it’s the largest and most technologically advanced motor home manufacturing facility in the world! It’s a 200-acre site with approximately 60 acres under roof - that’s nearly 2 million square feet!

Because we build so many motor homes at one location, we can afford to install and use the latest in computerized manufacturing equipment. Again, this means higher quality without a higher price.

Higher quality also is the result of ongoing testing. A state-of-the-art, 40,000-square-foot testing facility was completed in 1989. The computerized road simulator (nicknamed "The Shaker") and the half-mile test track can simulate the effects of years of normal driving in just a few days. Components are checked under hot, cold, wet and dry conditions and every Winnebago Industries motor home goes through a high-pressure water tunnel and is checked for leaks before shipping.

From the beginning, Winnebago Industries has been the motor home leader in technological and design advances - and we continue to lead today.

Examples include three-point seat belts for the driver and co-pilot on all models, Thermo-Panel® sidewalls, appliance tie-downs, and an all-metal welded subfloor framework on all units with no wood compartments or floor supports.

Other advances include: interiors created by a professional design staff, a huge 12-stage automotive-style dip tank which electrocoats steel front passenger cages and chassis components with rust resistant paint.

Others follow and copy, but by the time they reach our plateau we’ve climbed to an even higher level. For instance, no other manufacturer of mid-range motor homes can match our single-piece fiberglass roofs!

Salaried Opportunities
• Accounting
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Information Technology
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Marketing
• Mechanical Engineering


Hourly Opportunities
• Inspector
• Production Assembler
• Quality Control Tech.
• Painters
• RV Technician
• Welders


Benefits
• Excellent Starting Pay
• Scheduled Wage Increases
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Bonus Programs
• Education Reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Program/Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Health and Dental Insurance
 
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