ARGO is pleased to announce the addition of two new sales roles to its Vehicle Division.

Effective immediately, Kevin Asselin has been named Vice President of Sales & Marketing, while Denny Turnbull has been named US Eastern Regional Sales Manager (RSM). Both are experienced powersports veterans who will play integral roles as the company seeks to bolster its retail sales and distribution across North America.

With proven experience in new business & product development, sales & marketing, as well as wholesale & retail program roll outs, Asselin is a seasoned executive leader whose prior career experience will be leveraged to help further build and execute ARGO XTV’s aggressive growth strategy. Most recently Asselin operated a family business, prior to that he spent 13 years with Arctic Cat, where he served in various roles including District Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager and most recently as Director of Sales. Asselin will oversee worldwide sales for the company’s Vehicle Division.

Turnbull meanwhile, joins previously announced new hire, Nate Miller as one of the company’s two recently created Regional Sales Manager roles. Turnbull will assume responsibility for leading and growing ARGO’s commercial and recreational markets in the eastern United States, in addition to growing the brand’s burgeoning dealer footprint. He joins ARGO from BRP Evinrude; one of the world’s most respected outboard engine manufacturers and also has many years of experience from his time at Arctic Cat, where he served as a District Sales Manager and from his time running a Honda, Yamaha and Sea-Doo dealership in Texas.

These two new additions to the sales team bolster the company’s recent territory realignment which splits the United States into two regions and 10 sales districts.

Numerous senior leadership positions have also been created as the company continues to move forward with its plan to significantly grow business in the Vehicle Division and increase profitability for dealers. Effective immediately, Mike Kelly has been named Product/Dealer Development Manager, while Tom Polanic has been named Product Support Manager. Kelly will assume responsibility for streamlining ARGO’s ambitious dealer development strategy and improving the company’s overall product offering. Polanic meanwhile, has been tasked with growing the company’s accessory and garments line-up, in addition to tripling PG&A sales. Both have been with the company for more 15 years.

Brad Darling, President of ARGO commented, “With these two new hires and our recent sales team and territory realignment, the final building blocks are now in place as the company looks to kick off the New Year with a bang. 2017 is a flagship year for us as it’s the 50th anniversary of the ARGO and I’m confident that our now established sales team has the right mix of knowledge, experience and drive to not only take advantage of this important milestone but also to take both our company and our loyal dealers to that next level of success and profitability.”

Headquartered in New Hamburg, Ontario, ARGO, a division of Ontario Drive & Gear Limited, provides Extreme Terrain Vehicles to a network of over 300 dealers across Canada and the United States, a figure which the company plans to double in the next few years.

For 50 years, ARGO has built the most successful amphibious Xtreme Terrain Vehicles (XTV) in the world. With a multitude of applications including commercial, public sector, robotics, and personal recreation, ARGO’s will climb, crawl or swim anywhere users need to go.

ARGO Xtreme Terrain Vehicles (XTV) and custom utility packages are manufactured since 1967. ARGO markets its products through a network of independent dealers and distributors located throughout the United States and Canada and through distributors representing dealers in Europe, Russia, South America, the Middle East, Asia and other international markets. ARGO’s unique durability, safety and versatility are driven by the renowned engineering capability of its parent company, Ontario Drive & Gear Ltd. (ODG). Since 1962, ODG has manufactured quality precision gears and transmissions.

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Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, (YMUS) and Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) have brought together one of the most comprehensive and diverse displays of Yamaha products ever seen in one location for the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show in downtown Los Angeles.

Now through November 27, the “One Yamaha” display comprises a widely diverse collection of Yamaha manufactured products from Side-by-Side vehicles, Motorcycles, Watercraft, Marine Engines, Snowmobiles, e-bike systems, unmanned helicopters, golf cars to music and professional audio equipment.

Visitors to the “The Garage” and GO Exhibit at the Los Angeles Auto Show will witness the range of products in unique and interactive displays that will allow gear, gadget, motorsports and music enthusiasts to touch and feel the products and talk to Yamaha employees and product experts about the various models on display.

The One Yamaha display was inspired by YMUS President Terry Okawa based on the concept of showing the world just how diverse and varied Yamaha brand products have become. Bob Starr, YMUS’s national corporate communications manager, and Dave Jewell, YCA marketing communications manager, spoke to VIP guests and media during a reception in “The Garage” on November 17.

“Yamaha is unlike any other company in the world with a diverse product line and passion that spans every lifestyle and every age,” Starr said. “Yamaha is bringing together its many product segments under one roof at the Los Angeles Auto Show to symbolize the company’s commitment to manufacturing the most robust and varied line of powersports, mobility, music and audio products that’s ever been assembled under a single brand.”

“When most people think of Yamaha, they envision either a powersports product or musical instrument, yet they are inevitably surprised when they get to experience the breadth of product offered by ‘One Yamaha,'” notes Jewell. “We are here at the Los Angeles Auto Show to build that awareness and branding, by displaying a vast collection of products that our shared customers would love to have in their ‘Garage.'”

The full line of Yamaha product segments that are represented within the company’s Los Angeles Auto Show exhibits include motorcycles, ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles, snowmobiles, outboard engines, Skeeter Bass Boats, Waverunners, Jetboats, Golf Cars, generators, pressure washers, RMAX unmanned helicopters, JWX-2 Wheelchairs, eBike systems, Yamalube products, and Yamaha music and pro audio products.

BRP (TSX:DOO) today marked the opening of its state-of-the-art technician training institute within its Sturtevant, Wisconsin manufacturing facility. This new institute will train dealers and their employees to maintain and repair all BRP vehicles, engines and accessories.

Alain Villemure, vice president and general manager of BRP’s Marine Propulsion Systems division and Martin Soucy, vice president of its global after-sales function, participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony before employees, media and the general public.

“BRP’s seven product lines are sold in over 100 countries through 4,200 dealers,” said Soucy. “We continue to implement a series of initiatives that allow BRP to remain a reference in the powersports industry worldwide. This training institute, one of five that cover our regions across five continents, is a focused investment to better equip our U.S. network to deliver an excellent customer service.”

“We are grateful to the Village of Sturtevant and the Racine County Economic Development Corporation for their support in the creation of this world-class training institute that has allowed us to create and secure over 20 full-time positions. The new institute will bring around 500 visitors a year to the region,” said Villemure. “The Evinrude brand has a storied relationship with South Eastern Wisconsin and BRP is excited to open up this new chapter.”

Technicians from dealerships all over North and South America will be fully trained and certified on all Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo, Rotax and Can-Am products in this new institute, alongside the existing Evinrude training center.

BRP (TSX:DOO) is a global leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of powersports vehicles and propulsion systems. Its portfolio includes Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft, Can-Am all-terrain and side-by-side vehicles, Can-Am Spyder roadsters, Evinrude and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts, motorcycles and recreational aircraft. BRP supports its line of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and clothing business. With annual sales of over CA$3.8 billion from over 100 countries, the Company employs approximately 7,900 people worldwide.

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