Winnebago Industries’ Unit Chris-Craft Opens New Factory

SARASOTA, Fla. – In a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, Chris-Craft, America’s boatbuilder since 1874 and wholly owned subsidiary of Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE: WGO), opened its doors to a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sarasota, Florida on March 28, according to a press release. The new building, known to the team at Chris-Craft as Building 5, increases […]

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Winnebago Industries to Acquire Lithionics Battery in Fla.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today (March 27) announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Lithionics Battery, a lithium-ion battery solutions provider to recreational equipment and specialty vehicle markets. The addition of Lithionics will provide Winnebago Industries with enhanced technological and engineering […]

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RV Leadership Conference Deemed a ‘Fantastic’ Success

PHOENIX, Ariz. – While there were just over 180 attendees – nearly twice the goal – the biggest takeaway from the RV Leadership Conference, which was March 15-17 at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, was the consensus that the future of the industry is in good hands. Hosted by the RVIA […]

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Brunoforte, Happe, Martin Panel Highlights RVIA Confab

PHOENIX, Ariz. – A Leadership Panel – featuring Debbie Brunoforte of Little Dealer, Little Prices, a Campers Inn company, as well as Mike Happe of Winnebago Industries Inc. and Bob Martin of THOR Industries Inc. – highlighted the first full day of the RV Industry Association (RVIA) Leadership Conference, which concludes today today (March 17) […]

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Motorhome Builder Newmar Corp. Recognizes Top Suppliers

NAPPANEE, Ind., March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newmar Corporation, a subsidiary of Winnebago Industries Inc., recognized several suppliers and individual contributors for their supply chain performance for 2022, at its annual banquet held March 9th at the Samluung Platz Event Center in Nappanee, Ind. The annual awards recognize suppliers for outstanding performance based on […]

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Winnebago Board of Directors OKs Quarterly Cash Dividend

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE:WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced that the company’s board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share payable on April 26, to common stockholders of record at the close of business on April 12. With this announcement, Winnebago Industries has paid […]

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RVIA Leadership Conference Gets Underway in Phoenix

PHOENIX, Ariz. – With about 180 people in attendance, the RV Industry Association Leadership Conference got underway Wednesday and runs through Friday (March 18) at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. Hosted by the Emerging Leaders Coalition, a group of “next generation industry leaders” formed by the RVIA a couple of years […]

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Minn. Business Journal Names Mike Happe ‘Exec of the Year’

EDITOR’S NOTE: This an edited version of a much longer article by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. To read the full article, click here. ST. PAUL, Minn. – Winnebago Industries Inc. was just a single-brand motorhome company with only 3% share of the recreational-vehicle market seven years ago, according to a report by Caitlin Anderson […]

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Winnebago’s Happe: Industry Will Have to ‘Work for Sales’

Even amid today’s current economic uncertainty, Winnebago Industries Inc. President and CEO Mike Happe said Wednesday (Jan. 18) that RV sales are still on the table, but the industry will have to work harder to close deals. “I just think everybody is going to have to work for the sales,” Happe told RVBusiness, shortly before […]

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Winnebago Intros eRV2 Prototype at Florida RV SuperShow

TAMPA, Fla. – Winnebago, the flagship brand of outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries Inc., revealed a fully-operational prototype of its all-electric, zero-emission RV today (Jan. 18) at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, Fla., Jan. 18-22, according to a release. Known as the eRV2, the prototype emerged from Winnebago Industries’ original eRV concept vehicle, which debuted […]

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Winnebago Industries Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Highlighted by strong motorhome and marine revenues – up 10.1% and 65.7% respectively – Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today (Dec. 16) reported financial results for the company’s Fiscal 2023 first quarter. First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results Revenues for the Fiscal 2023 first quarter ended Nov. 26, […]

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Winnebago Releases 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., – Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, has published its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report, according to a press release. The report details continued progress across environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) priorities, including third-party data validation to support the company’s commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by […]

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Winnebago Industries to Release Q1 ’23 Results Dec. 16

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, plans to issue its earnings release for its first quarter fiscal 2023 before the market opens on Dec. 16. The company will also host a conference call to discuss the financial results for the quarter on Dec. 16 at 9 […]

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Winnebago Raises Over $1.2M in Community Giving Campaign

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, celebrated a record-setting CommunityGO giving campaign by raising over $1.2 million dollars from employees, board members and partners with the support of the Winnebago Industries Foundation, according to a press release from the company. The annual CommunityGO campaign is part […]

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Winnebago Industries to Establish Dedicated R&D Facility

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, announced the development of a new facility and expanded resources dedicated to innovating next-generation technologies for the recreational vehicle and marine industries. The Winnebago Industries Advanced Technology Innovation Center will focus on incubating and prototyping new technology applications across a […]

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89% of Outdoor Enthusiasts to Increase Participation in ’23

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, unveiled findings from its first comprehensive consumer research initiative on outdoor recreation. Despite fears that that a post-pandemic world might result in consumers withdrawing from outdoor activities they embraced out of practicality during pandemic lockdowns, the inaugural report found that […]

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Winnebago Reports Strong Q4; Revenue Up 14% Over ’21

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today reported financial results for the company’s fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2022. Fourth quarter highlights included: Fourth Quarter Revenues of $1.2 Billion Increased 14% Year-Over-Year Reported Quarterly Diluted EPS of $2.61 and Adjusted EPS of $3.02, Up 14% […]

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Winnebago Debuts Consumer-Friendly Online Shopping Tools

FOREST CITY, Iowa –  Winnebago, the flagship brand of outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries Inc., debuted enhanced online shopping tools that help consumers shop for an RV more effectively and efficiently, according to a release. The company developed these tools as part of its continuous effort to improve the online shopping experience. With these […]

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Winnebago Industries Set to Host Investor Day on Nov. 15

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE:WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, will host its Investor Day on Nov. 15 at the Lanier Islands resort in Georgia, according to a press release from the company. Winnebago Industries President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Happe, and other members of the Winnebago Industries leadership team […]

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Winnebago, RV Retailer Help Make a Child’s Wish Come True

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., – As a Cub Scout, Thomas had a wish for a truly outdoor adventure, including sleeping under the stars. On August 14, this wish came true when Thomas and his family arrived at the Tiger Run Resort in Breckenridge, Colo., for a five-day long RV experience. Thomas and his family were able […]

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