BRP announced the official inauguration of its new Design and Innovation Center in Palm Bay, Florida on Friday, dedicated to “advanced concepts and designs for on-water products”, according to the firm.
The manufacturer of Sea-Doo boats and watercraft, Alumacraft and Quintrex aluminium fishing boats and Manitou pontoons said the establishment of its new Design and Innovation Center, and the enhancement of its R&D capabilities, will enable the company to develop new product more rapidly.
Approximately 60 people work at the new facility, which focuses on the engineering of jet propulsion systems and powerpacks, as well as calibration and testing to demonstrate product performance and durability.
The Palm Bay location is one of three BRP design centres worldwide, acting as an extension of the Laurent Beaudoin Design and Innovation Centre in Valcourt, Québec, where a specialised team creates designs for all of BRP’s existing product lines and explores advanced vehicle concepts. The third centre, located in Sophia Antipolis in the south of France and inaugurated in 2023, focuses on advanced concepts for sustainable urban mobility.
“At BRP, innovation runs deep in our DNA and we are passionate about delivering outstanding riding experiences to our customers all over the world,” said BRP president and CEO, José Boisjoli. “Our Palm Bay site plays a pivotal role in our innovation journey and this is why, over the last few years, we have invested more than US$15m in this facility.”
source:ibi
