Serving customers, advancing industry

At the southern end of Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin, Fond du Lac is a classic Midwestern small-city. With its location alongside the lake, boating is a big deal, and the largest employer is the world headquarters and major marine propulsion manufacturing facility for Mercury Marine.

The Forbes America’s Best-In-State Employers list is an annual ranking that highlights the top companies to work for in each of the 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., and Mercury Marine made the list.

Mercury Marine was named one of Forbes America’s Best-In-State Employers 2026 in Wisconsin, recognizing the company’s strong workplace culture and ongoing commitment to employee growth, innovation and collaboration.

“This is an honor that reinforces the culture we’ve worked hard to build,” said John Buelow, president, Mercury Marine. “Our team members are at the heart of everything we do, and this recognition reflects the passion and commitment they bring to serving our customers and advancing our industry.”

Mercury Marine employs thousands of people across engineering, manufacturing, technology and business functions. The company continues to invest in its workforce, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and innovation to support customers around the world.