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Winnebago Industries to Acquire Premium RV Manufacturer Newmar

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Monday, September 16, 2019
States of the United States, Regions of the United States, Winnebago Industries, Midwestern United States, Recreational vehicles, Winnebago, Motorhome, Chris-Craft Corporation, Lifestyle brand, Ho-Chunk, Brand

Newmars dedication to manufacturing premium, high-end motorhomes makes it a natural fit with our portfolio of leading outdoor lifestyle brands and we look forward to welcoming Newmar to the Winnebago Industries family, said Winnebago Industries President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Happe.

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  • Newmars dedication to manufacturing premium, high-end motorhomes makes it a natural fit with our portfolio of leading outdoor lifestyle brands and we look forward to welcoming Newmar to the Winnebago Industries family, said Winnebago Industries President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Happe.
  • The addition of the Newmar brand will further differentiate Winnebago Industries, as our portfolio of Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, and now Newmar brands provides customers with the highest quality, most innovative offerings across the RV and Marine industries.
  • Newmars President, Matthew Miller, commented, Winnebago Industries has a deep heritage in the RV industry, and we are excited about the opportunity to join its portfolio of premium outdoor lifestyle brands.
  • Newmars growth over the last five years has significantly outperformed the market, and will strengthen Winnebago Industries premium position within the North American RV market.

Winnebago Industries Board of Directors Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.11 Per Share

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019
States of the United States, Regions of the United States, Midwestern United States, Winnebago, WGO, Native American tribes in Nebraska, Forest City, Iowa, Ho-Chunk, Chris-Craft Corporation, States of the United States, Regions of the United States, Midwestern United States, Winnebago, WGO, Native American tribes in Nebraska, Forest City, Iowa, Ho-Chunk, Chris-Craft Corporation

FOREST CITY, Iowa, Aug. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced that on August 14, 2019, the Companys Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share payable on September 25, 2019, to common stockholders of record at the close of business on September 11, 2019.

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  • FOREST CITY, Iowa, Aug. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced that on August 14, 2019, the Companys Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share payable on September 25, 2019, to common stockholders of record at the close of business on September 11, 2019.
  • Winnebago Industries, Inc. is a leading U.S. manufacturer of recreation vehicles under the Winnebago, Grand Design and Chris-Craft brands, which are used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities.
  • Winnebago Industries has multiple facilities in Iowa, Indiana, Oregon, Minnesota and Florida.
  • For access to Winnebago Industries' investor relations material or to add your name to an automatic email list for Company news releases, visit http://investor.wgo.net .

North America's Recreational Vehicle (RV) Market 2019-2024: Anticipating a CAGR of 7.02% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, July 26, 2019
Recreational vehicles, Automotive, Motor vehicles, Hymer, Camping, Winnebago Industries, Forest River, Recreational vehicle, Transport, REV Group, Winnebago, Marketplace, Vehicles, Recreational vehicles

These facts clearly imply that the demand for the market is gradually improving and is anticipated to further grow, over the forecasted period.

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  • These facts clearly imply that the demand for the market is gradually improving and is anticipated to further grow, over the forecasted period.
  • It is expected that this increased market potential will drive the market forward, especially in the US.
  • According to a study commissioned by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association, the US ownership of RVs is increasing at a fast pace.
  • The major players of the North America recreational vehicle market are Winnebago Industries, REV Group, Erwin Hymer Group North America, Nexus RV, Forest River Inc. and Triple E RV.

Family RV Group™ Wins Flying W Dealer Excellence Award

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Recreational vehicles, Winnebago Industries, Motor vehicles, Outdoor recreation, Motorhome, Winnebago, Vans

CINCINNATI, July 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Family RV Group ("Family RV"), a specialty retailer of new and used recreational vehicles and related services with nine locations across Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky and Georgia, was recently awarded by Winnebago Industriesthe inaugural 2019 Winnebago Flying W Dealer Excellence award.

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  • CINCINNATI, July 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Family RV Group ("Family RV"), a specialty retailer of new and used recreational vehicles and related services with nine locations across Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky and Georgia, was recently awarded by Winnebago Industriesthe inaugural 2019 Winnebago Flying W Dealer Excellence award.
  • Winnebago's Flying W award is in its first year having assumed the place of the Winnebago Circle of Excellence that had previously been awarded to RV dealers by the company.
  • As recognition for their achievement, Family RV will receive Flying W Award promotional and display materials for their dealerships, as well as Flying W Dealer identification on the Winnebago Dealer Locator for the following 12 months.
  • Walt Rodgers, Family RV CEO said, "Family RV is honored to be included with this prestigious group of RV dealers in both the motorhome and towable categories.

Minnesota Vikings Foundation "Vikings Table" Food Truck Built by Winnebago Industries

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Friday, June 14, 2019
Food and drink, Motor vehicles, Geography of Minnesota, Trucks, Trucking industry in the United States, WGO, Winnebago Industries, Minneapolis, Freightliner Trucks, Chassis, Winnebago, Food truck

MINNEAPOLIS, June 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --This summer children experiencing food insecurity in the Minneapolis-St. Paul region could access a meal from a new food truck supported by The Minnesota Vikings Foundation in partnership with Xcel Energy.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, June 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --This summer children experiencing food insecurity in the Minneapolis-St. Paul region could access a meal from a new food truck supported by The Minnesota Vikings Foundation in partnership with Xcel Energy.
  • Built by the Specialty Vehicles Division of Winnebago Industries [NYSE: WGO] in collaboration with local food truck operators Tony and Haley Fritz, the new community outreach vehicle is dubbed "Vikings Table."
  • Built on a Winnebago Commercial Vehicle Platform, the 38 foot Vikings Food Truck features a Freightliner MC chassis, which weighs less than 26,000 lbs and can be driven without a commercial driver's license.
  • The Minnesota Vikings Foundation is a public charity dedicated to advancing the well-being of youth through engaging health and education initiatives.

Winnebago All-Electric Specialty Vehicle Honored with Sustainability Award

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Green vehicles, Winnebago, Motiv Power Systems, Zero emission, Bloodmobile, Bookmobile

The zero-emission vehicle is a platform for mobile medical units, mobile imaging vehicles, mobile preschools, bloodmobiles, bookmobiles and more.

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  • The zero-emission vehicle is a platform for mobile medical units, mobile imaging vehicles, mobile preschools, bloodmobiles, bookmobiles and more.
  • Winnebago has had a heritage of designing and manufacturing these innovative specialty vehicles for over 30 years."
  • "We're proud to have partnered with Winnebago on the electric vehicle," said Matt O'Leary, CEO Motiv Power Systems.
  • Winnebago was awarded the Sustainability Award during The Reveal opening ceremony at RVX on March 12.

Winnebago All-Electric Specialty Vehicle Honored with Sustainability Award

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Green vehicles, Winnebago, Motiv Power Systems, Zero emission, Bloodmobile, Bookmobile

The zero-emission vehicle is a platform for mobile medical units, mobile imaging vehicles, mobile preschools, bloodmobiles, bookmobiles and more.

Key Points: 
  • The zero-emission vehicle is a platform for mobile medical units, mobile imaging vehicles, mobile preschools, bloodmobiles, bookmobiles and more.
  • Winnebago has had a heritage of designing and manufacturing these innovative specialty vehicles for over 30 years."
  • "We're proud to have partnered with Winnebago on the electric vehicle," said Matt O'Leary, CEO Motiv Power Systems.
  • Winnebago was awarded the Sustainability Award during The Reveal opening ceremony at RVX on March 12.

Winnebago Launches New Wheelchair-Friendly RV Collection, Building on 40 Years of Customization for Accessibility

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Recreational vehicles, Camping, Motorhome, Winnebago, Accessibility, Human behavior

The new models will debut at the 2019 Florida RV Supershow January 16 - 20, 2019 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida.

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  • The new models will debut at the 2019 Florida RV Supershow January 16 - 20, 2019 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida.
  • "Before our accessibility-enhanced Winnebago, the thought of going on vacation was more stressful than just staying at home," said Mike Freeman,Winnebago Forza 34T owner.
  • Our accessibility-enhanced RV has opened up a wider and richer world for our whole family and even makes day trips easier.
  • To serve these large markets, Winnebago goes beyond offering customers a sense of travel and adventure with an accessibility-enhanced motorhome.

Recreational Vehicles Market to Exceed $56bn by 2024: Global Market Insights, Inc.

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Elkhart County, Indiana, Thor Industries, Camping, Winnebago Industries, Forest River, Recreational vehicle, Winnebago, Adventure travel, Outdoor recreation, Midwestern United States

The proliferating customer spending on recreational and tourism activities will boost the recreational vehicles market share over the forecast timeframe.

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  • The proliferating customer spending on recreational and tourism activities will boost the recreational vehicles market share over the forecast timeframe.
  • The higher cost associated with the acquisition and maintaining of the recreational vehicles may hamper the recreational vehicle (RV) market growth over the projected timeframe.
  • The recreational vehicles market share from towable RVs segment will capture the maximum volume share of around 74% till 2024.
  • Major industry participants in the recreational vehicles market include Thor Industries, Winnebago Industries, Forest River Inc., and REV Recreation Group.

Winnebago Specialty Vehicles Highlights Zero-Emissions Healthcare Possibilities at the Mobile Health Clinics Forum

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Monday, September 10, 2018
Engines, Air pollution, Exhaust gas, Gases, Smog, Transport and the environment, Winnebago, Idle reduction, Transport, Universe, Nature

CLEVELAND, Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Eliminating exposure to vehicle exhaust emissions for patients seeking healthcare in community outreach vehicles, Winnebago Specialty Vehicles is showcasing an all electric, zero-emissions chassis at the Mobile Health Clinics Forum, September 14-17, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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  • CLEVELAND, Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Eliminating exposure to vehicle exhaust emissions for patients seeking healthcare in community outreach vehicles, Winnebago Specialty Vehicles is showcasing an all electric, zero-emissions chassis at the Mobile Health Clinics Forum, September 14-17, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Winnebago anticipates the ROI of electric community outreach vehicles compared to internal combustion engine versions to be as little as three years.
  • "It's a dynamic time for the healthcare and transportation community, as states are providing more incentives and broadening anti-idling laws.
  • The same chassis is also featured in world's first all-electric Mobile Lung Unit (eMLU) produced by Winnebago.