Bombardier Recreation Products this week announced that it will begin construction of a boatbuilding plant in Chihuahua, Mexico. The $165 million facility is expected to open in early 2025 and create up to 1,300 jobs.
The company said in a statement that the plant will optimize its global manufacturing footprint for Manitou pontoons and Alumacraft boats.
“In light of our recent product launches … we want to position the business for success to meet consumer demand for our products, be more efficient and drive market-share gains,” BRP Marine Group president Karim Donnez said in the statement. “Our relentless focus on innovation and steady growth in the marine category make this additional capacity necessary to launch game-changing boating experiences and achieve our marine business strategy for 2025.”
