BRP Moves PWC Assembly to Mexico PersonalWatercraft.com May 31, 2012 Shares Comments 500 employees affected by moveBRP has announced that it is moving the assembly of its Sea-Doo personal watercraft from its Valcourt, Quebec facility to a new plant in Mexico. The new plant will also handle production of engines currently being manufactured in Ju?z, allowing for increased production capacity in Ju?z for ATVs and side-by-side vehicles. Finally, BRP will assign North American distribution of its parts, accessories and clothing (PAC) to a logistics provider. These changes will affect approximately 500 employees. “Building a global multi-market business is an ongoing process. To remain a market leader, BRP needs to constantly challenge itself and adapt to change,” says Jos?oisjoli, president and CEO. “This is not the first time that we change things at BRP; nor will it be the last. While we remain very much committed to our heritage and roots in Valcourt, we must become more flexible to leverage our growth opportunities.” The 500 employees will feel the effects of these changes over the next 18 to 36 months. BRP says these employees will be presented with options including positions within or outside BRP or retirement packages to greatly minimize the number of layoffs. “We successfully recovered from the recession by making critical investments and difficult decisions,” says Boisjoli. “We collaborated with our employees to maximize efficiency. However, we still have challenges stemming from regulatory constraints in several emerging markets. As we continue to expand our global presence, we will require more manufacturing flexibility so that we can secure our presence in these countries.” Share Share Subscribe Like PersonalWatercraft.com on Facebook Related Stories Bourgeoius wins second Red Bull Tow-At title PWC rider sets two world records in one day Bushell Leads Sea-Doo Dominance at IJSBA World Finals Comments Most Popular Top Guns: Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 vs. Yamaha GP1800R SVHO July 4, 2022 2024 Yamaha VX Cruiser HO Review January 17, 2024 Yamaha Unveils New 1.9 Liter Engine August 14, 2023 2023 Sea-Doo GTR 230 Review June 6, 2023 2008 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 250X Review July 11, 2008 2014 Yamaha VX Deluxe Review July 3, 2014 Latest Stories 2024 Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 Review Heavy Haulers – PWC Storage Options First Look: 2025 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 160LX-S Angler 2024 Yamaha VX Cruiser HO Review 2024 Sea-Doo Spark Trixx Review Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Newsletter