BRP History
2000 In Brief
The company demonstrates its leadership in the powersports industry with advancements in innovative features in terms of safety, ergonomics, fuel efficiency and performance and as a result, garners numerous awards. The BRP brand is born. The company confirms its commitment to research and development with the inauguration of two R & D facilities. It adds to its offering with the acquisition of the Outboard Marine Corporation and with the launch of its Can-Am Spyder roadster. BRP expands its global footprint by going direct in a number of key markets.
2000 Sea-Doo XP PWC is named Watercraft of the Century
The Sea-Doo XP personal watercraft is named the “Watercraft of the Century” in the January issue of Watercraft World Magazine.
2000 Bombardier sets up shop in Japan
In February, a distribution network is created in Japan to foster sales of Sea-Doo watercraft and boats, Ski-Doo snowmobiles and Bombardier ATVs.
2000 Sea-Doo RX PWC named "Watercraft of the Year"
The Sea-Doo RX DI personal watercraft is named “Watercraft of the Year” by Watercraft World Magazine. It is described as the benchmark for the new millennium.
2000 Ski-Doo Summit 700 sled receives award
The Ski-Doo Summit 700 Highmark snowmobile is awarded the title of “Mountain Muscle Sled of the Year” by SnoWest Magazine.
2001 Bombardier acquires assets of OMC
In March, Bombardier acquires the Evinrude and Johnson outboard engine assets of the bankrupt OMC Company.
2001 BRP earns ATV of the Year
In November, the Bombardier Quest 650 and DS650 Baja ATVs are named “ATV of the Year” by Canada’s 2002 ATV Guide.
2001 BRP earns two awards
In June, Bombardier Recreational Products wins two industrial design excellence awards at the 2002 IDEA awards. The Sea-Doo Islandia boat is awarded gold while the DS650 ATV wins the bronze.
2001 Five million Rotax engines and counting
On May 9, the five millionth Rotax engine rolled off the assembly line in Günskirchen, Austria.
2001 The Sea-Doo brand introduces the GTX watercraft model
In August, Bombardier Recreational Products introduces the Sea-Doo GTX watercraft with the Rotax 4-TEC four-stroke engine, equipped with the O.P.A.S. (Off-Power Assisted Steering) system.
2001 New manufacturing facility in Wisconsin
In May, Bombardier unveils its new outboard engine manufacturing facilities located in Sturtevant, Wisconsin.