Minneapolis, MN (10/14/2009)
- Polaris Defense today announced an
award for the purchase of Polaris RANGER 800
CREW Side-by-Sides by the National Guard Bureau,
the federal organization that oversees equipment
purchases for the National Guard. The $2.4 million
purchase of the Side-by-Sides will support the
critical role the Army National Guard has to
conduct missions abroad and at home including
disaster relief.
“The National Guard’s state-side
mission to protect the homeland and respond
to disasters fits Polaris vehicles extremely
well,” said Mark McCormick, managing
director of Polaris Defense. “Our all
wheel drive, multi-passenger, off-road vehicles
provide a cost-effective capability well-suited
for the demands of the National Guard. This
is a big win for Polaris and our defense business.
As an American company, we are committed to
providing quality vehicles to the U.S. Military
and this contract is a great example of our
commitment to that goal.”
Polaris defense won the contract in a full
and open competition conducted by the National
Guard Bureau. The 2010 RANGER 800 CREW features
an exclusive adjustable Dual A-Arm front suspension
in addition to its legendary smooth independent
rear suspension. The new suspension allows
for superior ground clearance for a vehicle
of this type and a great ride when carrying
heavier loads and using accessories for work
applications. The RANGER CREW also offers
anti-kickback steering, high payload and towing,
ease of attaching accessories and capability
to carry six people.
About Polaris:
With annual 2008
sales of $1.9 billion, Polaris designs, engineers,
manufactures and markets off-road vehicles
(ORVs), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
and the Polaris RANGER™, snowmobiles
and Victory motorcycles for recreational and
utility use.
Polaris is a recognized
leader in the snowmobile industry, and one
of the largest manufacturers of ORVs in the
world. Victory motorcycles, established in
1998 and representing the first all-new American-made
motorcycle from a major company in nearly
60 years are rapidly making impressive in-roads
into the cruiser and touring motorcycle marketplace.
Polaris also enhances the riding experience
with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel,
accessories and parts, available at Polaris
dealerships.
Polaris Industries Inc.
trades on the New York Stock Exchange under
the symbol “PII,” and the Company
is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock
price index.
Information about the
complete line of Polaris products, apparel
and vehicle accessories, is available from
authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from
the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com.
