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Recognizing this importance is what lead John and Gerhard Albers of Iowa to develop a wind generator. These original backup generators consisted of a six-volt storage battery which was charged by wind power and used to power radios. This was perfect for the home that either didn’t have electricity or for power outages. This ingenious device was known as the Wincharger, and soon John and Gerhard were making them for friends and neighbors. Though the company was already on its way to being very successful, what really launched them into the big time was the important role they played in World War II. Wincharger developed the Dynamotor which was used in military aircraft and ships.

They Dynamotor backup generators are still sold today, and were the predecessor to many other generators. Wincharger continued to grow their line of products. They expanded into inverters, engine driven generators, transistorized converters, alternators, radio receiving sets and more. The company continued to be known as Wincharger until 1968 when they were sold to AMICOR Corporation, and their name was change to Winco. But regardless of name or parent company, Winco has continued to develop and improve upon their designs. Their commitment to quality, innovation and dependability has been proven over and over again as they continue to produce reliable backup generators. Whether you need one for your home, the job site, or a larger one for industrial purposes, Winco generators are worth checking out.