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RSS2012/04/17, Raleigh | North Carolina | USA, Recreational Vehicles Manufacturer to Create 70 Jobs in Mitchell County. State Grant Helps BRP Expand in Spruce Pine
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 17, 2012 – Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that BRP, a leading manufacturer of motorized recreational vehicles, will expand its operations inMitchell County. The company plans to create 70 jobs and invest $1.1 million over the next three years in Spruce Pine. The project was made possible in part by a $210,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund.
2012/03/27, Sherbrooke | Québec, BRP TO PRODUCE SPECIALIZED MOTORISED VEHICLES
Sherbrooke, Quebec, March 27, 2012 – BRP will assemble specialized motorised vehicles derived from its line of products in a new plant located in Sherbrooke. This facility will concentrate on assembling customized vehicles to meet the requirements of governments, municipalities, institutions and agencies, as well as individual consumers.
2012/03/23, Gunskirchen| Austria, BRP receives special "Verena – powered by Verbund" award
Gunskirchen, Austria, March 23, 2012 - BRP-Powertrain was chosen from over 627 submissions to receive the "Verena" special award for the development of the Rotax Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), which overcomes the biggest problem of electric vehicle technology – limited range.
2012/03/08, Gunskirchen| Austria, BRP INTRODUCES MOST FUEL EFFICIENT AIRCRAFT ENGINE IN THE INDUSTRY, THE ROTAX 912 iS
Gunskirchen, Austria, March 8, 2012 - BRP launches the new Rotax 912 iS engine. An evolution of the Rotax 912 engine, the 912 iS engine delivers 38% to 70% better fuel efficiency than comparable competitive engines in the light sport, ultra-light aircraft and the general aviation industry.
2012/02/20, Orlando| Florida, BRP BRINGS NEW INNOVATIONS AND NEW LOOK TO SKI-DOO MODELS FOR 2013
Orlando, Florida, February 20, 2012– BRP introduces the 2013 Ski-Doo snowmobile line-up to its dealers from North America, Russia and Japan, featuring two new chassis, tMotion rear suspension, Flex Edge tracks and more. The new line-up will appeal to consumers with features to improve their experience and raise the bar for the snowmobile industry once again.
2012/02/16, Miami| FL, BRP WINS FIFTH NMMA INNOVATION AWARD IN FOUR YEARS
Miami, FL, February 16, 2012–At the recent Miami International Boat Show,BRP continued its award-winning streak in the marine industry with its fifth National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award in four years for its new high-performance 2012 Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 watercraft.
2012/02/10, Gunskirchen| Austria, BRP, apprentice shop, receives BGF Seal of Quality for workplace health promotion
Gunskirchen, Austria, February 09, 2012
2012/01/13, Valcourt | Québec, BRP SIGNS WITH ADP LIGHTSPEED TO PROVIDE PARTS LOCATOR TO NORTH AMERICAN DEALERS
Valcourt, Québec, January 13, 2012 – BRP signed an agreement with ADP Lightspeed to provide BRP dealers the opportunity to post their inventory and consult BRP's inventory as well as other participating dealers.
2011/12/14, Valcourt| Québec| Canada, BRP FILES LAWSUITS AGAINST ARCTIC CAT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT
Valcourt, Québec, December 15, 2011 – Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
2011/12/01, Valcourt| Québec, BRP’S STEVE LAHAM INDUCTED TO THE IJSBA HALL OF FAME
Valcourt, Québec, December 1, 2011 - BRP's own Steve Laham was recently inducted into the International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA) Hall of Fame for his role in developing the personal watercraft (PWC) industry