Winnebago Industries Displays at BusCon Expo 2013

FOREST CITY, Iowa, Sept. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WGO), a leading U.S. manufacturer of recreation vehicles, is debuting three new and exciting products at BusCon Expo 2013 to be held in ChicagoSeptember 10-11, 2013.  Metro Link models to be unveiled include a public transit, airport, and a CNG (Compressed Natural Gas Powered) version which may be used as a shuttle or airport shuttle. 

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Metro Link's advanced designs include numerous patent pending features specifically tailored to provide a much quieter, better functioning vehicle with reduced maintenance and improved durability. Metro Link features a one-piece fiberglass roof, a fully welded, tubular steel framework, high gloss fiberglass sidewalls and exclusive frameless windows that offer exceptional performance and reduced long term maintenance. To top it off, Metro Link is backed with an industry leading 7 year/150,000 mile structural warranty.

On the inside, the Metro Link offers fiberglass interior walls and a 78-inch center aisle height and is available in a number of passenger configurations, which make the Metro Link highly customizable to meet the wide ranging needs of the transit and paratransit industry.

Distribution of the new Metro Link will be conducted by Metro Worldwide, a division of the Pritchard Family Companies. In business for over a century, Pritchard has had a working relationship with Winnebago Industries for over 25 years. Pritchard has a national presence in the distribution of commercial trucks where they have distinguished themselves as a leader in both volume and customer service.

For more information on the new Metro Link, please contact: Scott Loges at 1-855-923-2855, email at scott.loges@pritchards.com or visit www.wgotransit.com

About Winnebago Industries, Inc. - "The Most Recognized Name In Motor Homes^®", is a leading U.S. manufacturer of recreation vehicles, which are used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities. The Company and its subsidiary build quality motor homes, travel trailers, fifth wheel products, and transit buses under the Winnebago, Itasca, Winnebago Touring Coach, SunnyBrook and Metro brand names. Winnebago Industries has received the Quality Circle Award from the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association every year since the award's inception in 1996.

Contact:Sheila Davis - 641-585-6803 - sdavis@winnebagoind.com

SOURCE Winnebago Industries, Inc.