Minneapolis, MN (5/28/2013) - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the company is donating 10 military, off-road vehicles with a combination of Run-Flat and Non-Pneumatic Tires (NPT), to enhance The Salvation Army's ability to transport food, water and other critical supplies to survivors, in Moore, Okla. The units will be delivered from Polaris' Osceola, Wis. plant, free of charge, thanks to a generous donation from Bay and Bay Transport and Overbye Trucking.
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Polaris donated 10 military SxS / UTV & ATV off-road vehicles to the Salvation Army Oklahoma Disaster Relief effort. These units feature a combination Run-Flat & Non-Pneumatic Tires which will help volunteers reach people in need in the harsh conditions |
"With debris on the ground from thousands of destroyed homes, these vehicles will allow us to serve in places our mobile kitchens cannot," said Lt. Col. Robert Thomson, Salvation Army Northern Division Commander. "We thank Polaris for this incredible gift. These vehicles will allow us to serve more people in crisis."
The donated units, a combination of military ATV, RANGER and RZR vehicles, are outfitted with either Run Flat tires or NPTs to prevent down time. Run-Flat tires resist the effects of deflation when punctured giving the operator the ability to continue to use the vehicle; and NPTs are built to never go flat and are virtually indestructible.
"Oklahoma will rebound from this terrible tragedy, through the resiliency of its people and the assistance of organizations like The Salvation Army," said Scott Wine, Polaris' Chief Executive Officer. "Polaris has long supported their charitable efforts, and we hope the donation of these vehicles will assist them as they provide the affected communities with the relief they desperately need."
To date, The Salvation Army has served more than 17,000 meals and snacks to tornado survivors and relief workers across Oklahoma, with pastoral care provided to about 800 people. The Salvation Army is now preparing to offer long-term case management, which can include financial assistance, stress management classes, replacement furniture and much more.
| To donate to The Salvation Army's Oklahoma tornado relief efforts: |
- Give online at SalvationArmyNorth.org or call 800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769)
- Text "STORM" to 80888 to make a $10 donation via your mobile phone. To confirm your gift, respond "Yes."
- Mail a check to The Salvation Army, 2445 Prior Ave. N., Roseville, MN 55113. Designate your gift "Oklahoma Tornado."
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About Polaris
With annual 2010 sales of $1.991 billion,
Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and
markets off-road vehicles (ORVs), including
all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris
RANGER Side X Side vehicles, 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 making 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.
