Minneapolis, MN (9/12/2011)
- Polaris Industries today announced
the
company received three separate awards exceeding
$12 million dollars to
supply MV700 ATVs, MVRS700 Side-by-Side vehicles
and associated spare parts to the U.S. military
and its allies.
"Polaris vehicles appeal to the military
due to our ability to modify our
commercial off-the-shelf vehicles with additional
accessories for different
military missions," said Rich Haddad,
general manager of Polaris Defense.
"The features and superiority of our
product make them highly sought-after
for military applications."
The MV700 ATV and MVRS700 Side-by-Side both
feature a 700cc, Electronic Fuel Injected
engine with an automatic transmission, true
all-wheel drive and run flat tires to tackle
any type of terrain. The MV700 also has front
and rear winches, 600 lb rack capacity, 1,500
lb towing capacity, dual fuel tanks and is
air droppable and sling capable. The MVRS700
Side-by-Side seats two soldiers and also features
a nine-gallon fuel tan, rear bed with fold-down
sides, D-rings and tie downs and a rugged,
steel Exoskeleton. Information about Polaris'
military vehicles can be found at www.polarisdefense.com
About Polaris:
With annual 2010 sales of $1.99 billion, Polaris
designs, engineers, manufactures and markets
off-road vehicles (ORVs), including all-terrain
vehicles (ATVs), the Polaris RANGER(r) Side
x Sides, snowmobiles and Victory motorcycles
for recreational and utility use and has recently
introduced a new on-road electric powered
neighborhood vehicle.
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 MidCap
400 stock price index.
Information
about the complete line of Polaris products,
apparel and vehicle accessories are available
from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime
from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com
