Winnebago Industries to move corporate headquarters to Minnesota

One of America’s leading RV companies Winnebago Industries has announced it is moving its corporate headquarters from Forest City, Iowa to Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The move will come into effect from 1 December, 2021 and willresult in better alignment for the company, with its executive offices already based in Minnesota since 2016. Winnebago Industries highlighted that there will be no job losses as a result of the move and now change to any of the manufacturing assets of the company.

Winnebago Industries president and CEO, Michael Happe, said: “Winnebago Industries has transformed into a broad outdoor lifestyle company with a premium portfolio of brands and products. Over the past several years, through strategic growth investments, we have expanded our company’s footprint to now include locations in Iowa, Indiana, Florida and Minnesota. Our Twin Cities location has been and will continue to be an effective resource for executing our vision as a premier outdoor recreation enterprise, as it supports the growth of all of our strong brands. We are genuinely proud of our historical roots in Forest City and the incredible contributions of all our past and current Iowa employees to the company’s success through the years.”

Winnebago Industries currently employs approximately 6,500 employees with approximately 100 employees based out of its Eden Prairie office. Following the transition, the company will remain strongly rooted in North Iowa. The company’s Iowa operations will continue to be the manufacturing hub of Winnebago motorhome and specialty vehicles products and currently employs approximately 2,100 people with plans to add team members in the next twelve months to meet increased demand for Winnebago RV products. The company continues to implement major infrastructure and economic investments to support employees, training and job growth at its North Iowa campuses.

Huw Bower, president of Winnebago Outdoors, said: “North Iowa has been home to Winnebago Industries for 63 years and it will remain a critical community for current operations and future growth. We are committed to supporting North Iowa and being active contributors to the community as we to strive to further develop our storied Winnebago brand by driving it to new heights through a relentless focus on quality, service and innovation.”

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