The History of Winnebago

The History of Winnebago RVS & MOTORHOMES In the world of luxury RVs and vintage classics, no brand has the history or recognition that Winnebago has. RV- travel enthusiasts are quick to recognize the flying "W" logo and the cabin "eyebrow" features. Here is a look back at this travel camper's long history and major milestones. Whop Where? Winnebago Industries, Inc. Forest City, Iowa When? Founded in February 1958 1958 1960 1963 The Company name changes to Winnebago Industries Thermo-Panel® wall WINNEBAGO construction process is developed for. better wall insulation Businessman John K. Hanson convinces a California firm, Modernistic Industries, to open a travel trailer factory 1971 Winnebago Industries is listed on New. York Stock Exchange, and stock 1966 1970 The first motorhome rolls Winnebago Industries moves to a new and off the Winnebago Industries assembly line expanded manufacturing facility appreciates at 462 percent 1975 The Itasca RV model is introduced 1973 1977 Winnebago introduces "Minnie Winnebago rolls out 1986 Winnie" model 100,000th "luxury model" RV Winnebago Industries which was is featured THE covered by on the Fortune 500 list of Time, Popular Science, and FORTUNE 500 Field and 2008 corporations and makes Stream publications the Top Ten in innovation. Winnebago celebrates 50th Anniversary with its 400, 000th unit Winnebago Industries starts producing 50% "Towables" under 2012 "Winnebago One" WINNEBAGO lineup of travel WINNEBAGO trailers and 5th wheel trailers Brought to you by La Mesa RV | lamesarv.com LA MESARV SOURCES: http://mywinnebagostory.com/ EXPERIENCE LIFE http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnebago_Industries http://fortune.com/2014/08/14/winnebago-industries-through-the-ages/ http://www.winnebagoind.com/company/about-us/story.php http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/winnebago-industrie s-inc-history/ ............ --------------------