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Innovation Is Our Tradition

We started by taming our toughest opponent -- snow. And created a new sport: snowmobiling. Then, we went looking for other challenges. Innovation isn't just a passion; it's our tradition.

We still proudly bear the name of our founder, Joseph-Armand Bombardier, who, in 1937, made history by introducing the first "snowmobile". Today, there are more than 7,600 of us in North and South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific who share this drive to innovate that is so apparent in all our vehicles and products.

Discover our history. Discover our tradition of innovation.



1947

L'Auto-Neige Bombardier sets up a large 1000-unit mass production plant. After the war, the B12 and C18 vehicles ensure the health of the business.

 

1942

Joseph-Armand Bombardier opens l'Auto-Neige Bombardier Limitée in Valcourt. The company builds tracked vehicles designed for travelling over snow.