Winnebago to expand with Waverly facility

Winnebago Industries Inc. on Friday announced it will locate a new production facility in Waverly that will employ 70 full-time workers. The facility will be located in a 33,400-square-foot building in Waverly’s SW Business Park and will be used to manufacture wire loom assemblies. The new facility represents a capital investment of $1.5 million to $2 million for the Forest City-based motor home manufacturer. The project is a collaborative effort among Winnebago Industries, Waverly Economic Development, the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance and Chamber and Hawkeye Community College. “The addition of a quality employer like Winnebago to Waverly and the Cedar Valley will have a positive impact on the entire region,” said Bill Werger, community development director for Waverly Economic Development. Property acquisition is expected within the next 60 days. No timeline has been given for the start of production, but Winnebago anticipates that hiring will begin in June 2015.