BRP to Resume Operations Shortly after Fire Occurred in the Yard of One of its Juarez, Mexico Facilities (Juarez 2)
On July 17, 2021, a fire occurred in the storage yard of BRP's Juarez 2 facility in Mexico, leading to the safe evacuation of all employees and no reported injuries. The fire affected some side-by-side vehicles, resulting in the loss of approximately six days of production. Despite this incident, BRP anticipates no material impact on business and aims to resume production by mid-week. The company is working with authorities to investigate the cause of the fire while implementing measures to mitigate delivery delays.
- No injuries reported during the incident.
- Production is expected to resume shortly.
- The company is taking proactive measures to mitigate the impact of delivery delays.
- Approximately six days of production lost due to the fire.
- Expected delays in SSV deliveries to dealers and customers.
VALCOURT, QC, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - BRP (TSX: DOO) (NASDAQ: DOOO) announces that on July 17, 2021, there was a fire in the storage yard of the Juarez 2, Mexico facility. All employees on site were safely evacuated and there are no reported injuries. No damage was caused to the manufacturing facility, where side-by-side vehicles are produced. The Company is ready to resume production and is expecting to receive clearance from authorities by mid-week.
"I am pleased that all our employees are safe and followed our health and safety protocols. We appreciate the quick assistance of the firefighters, local businesses and authorities. We do not anticipate any material impact to our business", stated José Boisjoli, President & Chief Executive Officer, BRP.
The Company is working with authorities and internal and external experts to determine the cause of this incident. Some SSV units that were in our storage yard were lost, representing approximately 6 days of production.
While we expect this incident will delay certain SSV deliveries, dealers and customers can be assured we are putting measures in place to mitigate its impact.
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We are a global leader in the world of powersports vehicles, propulsion systems and boats, built on over 75 years of ingenuity and intensive consumer focus. Our portfolio of industry-leading and distinctive products includes Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft, Can-Am on- and off-road vehicles, Alumacraft, Manitou, Quintrex, boats and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts and recreational aircraft. We complete our lines of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and apparel business to fully enhance the riding experience. With annual sales of CA
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