BRP will permanently stop building outboard engines, a move that will result in 650 job losses globally
Ski-Doo maker BRP Inc.’s high-growth trajectory skidded this spring due to the coronavirus pandemic that eroded demand for some of its recreational products.
BRP has been on a tear over the past several years, with its market value eclipsing that of its former parent earlier in 2020 before the pandemic took hold. But its revenue dropped 7.8 per cent to $1.23 billion in the first quarter, with an uptick in purchases of year-round utility vehicles offsetting the drop in people buying snowmobiles and boats.
BRP temporarily stopped or slowed down all of its marine and powersports manufacturing operations due to government restrictions during the pandemic. It implemented temporary layoffs and permanently cut approximately 900 positions around the world.“With the new travel restrictions and vacation at home trend, our retail is returning strongly and showing very positive signs,” he said.
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